The Chelsea Public Library is beginning a needs assessment that aims to build an inclusive environment for all its patrons. City Manager Fidel Maltez sent a letter to the city council this week responding to a council order requesting that…
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Chelsea ZBA hears new proposal for former Russo Tux site
Developers behind a proposed residential project at the former Russo Tux and Limo property on Revere Beach Parkway in Chelsea were back before the Zoning Board of Appeals last week. Project attorney Anthony Rossi presented a scaled down version of…
City begins the process to hire new police chief
As Chelsea Police Chief Keith Houghton reaches the state-mandated retirement age of 65 next year, the city is beginning the process to hire a new leader for the police department. “We are incredibly fortunate to have Chief Keith Houghton serving…
Kayem Food voluntarily recalls 1.6 million pounds of product
Chelsea-based Kayem Foods voluntarily recalled some fully cooked meat and poultry products last week, and is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the product recall, according to Kayem officials. These products, stored and shipped between June…
City manager requests funds for social service programs
The Chelsea City Council will consider a request by City Manager Fidel Maltez to use the city’s first linkage fees to help fund social services programs. The council adopted the linkage fee in 2023. “Under this policy, qualifying large developments…
Looking at solutions School district begins meetings to address potential major budget shortfall
The Chelsea school administration and school committee are working to get out ahead of what looks to be a drastic budget shortfall for the 2027-28 school year. Facing a laundry list of daunting factors, headlined by decreasing enrollment and increased…
Chelsea secures over $6 million in state economic development grants
Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects in 207 communities across Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth. The City of Chelsea benefitted from $6.3 million in grants for five…
Chelsea City Manager looks to streamline inclusionary zoning application process
The City of Chelsea is looking to simplify and improve the administration of its inclusionary zoning program through a centralized process, according to the city manager. “We are partnering with the Chelsea Housing Authority to manage the waitlist, certification, and…
Chelsea City Manager provides update on Market Basket, MBTA quiet zone
Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez provided an update on two ongoing requests from the city council this week. In response to a council query, Maltez provided a brief update on the potential development plans for the Market Basket property in…
Chelsea Planning Board to take up vote on master plan at October meeting
For the past two years, work has been underway on Chelsea’s first comprehensive plan in more than 50 years. The process is now coming close to a conclusion. Last week, the planning board held a public hearing on the Chelsea…