The city of Chelsea has faced a number of challenges over the past year, but the state of the city remains strong, City Manager Fidel Maltez said on Monday night. Maltez delivered the annual State of the City address in…
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HR presentation highlights school diversity hiring
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta and the district administration have emphasized hiring a diverse workforce for the schools over the past half-dozen years. At last week’s school committee meeting, human resources Director Christine Lee highlighted the school department’s diversity…
Council considers funding transparency system
The city council is looking at ways to better track how organizations receiving city funding use that money. Monday night, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a motion asking that the city manager work with relevant departments to develop and…
Jimenez-Rivera sworn in as new council president for 2026
City Councillor-at-Large Roberto Jimenez-Rivera was sworn in as the new Council President for 2026 at Monday night’s inaugural event for the council and the school committee. District 3 Councilor Norieliz DeJesus, who has served as council president for the past…
Ana Hernandez sworn in as school committee chair
Ana Hernandez was the unanimous selection for school committee chair for the new year at Monday night’s inaugural ceremony for 2026. Hernandez was officially sworn in, along with fellow school committee members Shawn O’Regan, Jonathan Gomez-Pereira, Katherine Cabral, Sarah Neville,…
Leo Robinson offers remarks at city inaugural
City Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson, the dean of the council as its longest-serving member, offered some short remarks looking to the future of Chelsea at the beginning of Monday night’s inaugural ceremony. “The city of Chelsea has experienced a lot of…
Planning Board gets update on West Chelsea development plans
The city is continuing to look at how it can best spur responsible development in West Chelsea. At the December planning board meeting, planning and land use administrator Will Cecio provided an update on potential redevelopment opportunities in West Chelsea,…
Master plan moves into new phase
Chelsea Pa’Lante, Chelsea Onward – the city’s comprehensive master plan – is moving into its second phase. City Manager Fidel Maltez updated the city council on the long-awaited master plan this week. Chelsea Pa’Lante represents the first comprehensive master planning…
Report highlights new sports department’s achievements
The work of Athletic and Sports Tourism Director Charlie Giuffrida has exceeded expectations and delivered upon the city council’s vision of the position, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. This week, Maltez shared the annual report developed by Giuffrida to…
No council vote on fish processing buffer zone amendment
A proposed zoning amendment to create a 300-foot buffer zone between seafood processing and packaging facilities and residential uses will not be moving forward this year. District 7 Councilor Manuel Teshe introduced the motion earlier this year following the debate…