The developers of the Floramo’s Restaurant site will be back before the Planning Board for a hearing at the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Last summer, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the variances and special permit for…
Author: Adam Swift
Concerns Raised About Traffic From Innes Construction
Several City Councilors are concerned about the traffic impacts of the Innes Development project. At last week’s meeting, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced an order requesting Interim City Manager Ned Keefe update the council on the demolition of the…
Additional Residential Units Sought for Former Y
The owner of the former YMCA building on Shurtleff Street is seeking to add five new additional residential units to the first floor of the building. Chelsea Commons at 207 Shurtleff St. provides affordable housing units for men, with wraparound…
Several Forums Scheduled for Downtown Broadway Project
Several meetings are scheduled in the coming month related to the Downtown Broadway project, including a MassDOT design hearing on March 9, and a forum geared toward small businesses on Feb. 23. The community session for small businesses is on…
Licensing Commission Soliciting Feedback on Marijuana Licenses
The Chelsea Licensing Commission is soliciting feedback from the public on how it issues retail marijuana licenses in the city. The city currently has three active licenses, and thanks to the recent census, there are three more licenses that are…
Crossing Guard Recognized for Exemplary Service
School crossing guards don’t usually get the recognition they deserve for being out in all weather making sure students make it safely to and from school on the busy city streets. But at last week’s meeting, the School Committee presented…
Traffic Commission Approves Making Broadway Bus Lane Permanent
The city’s Traffic and Parking Commission approved making the bus and bike lane on Broadway permanent. The request was initially made by former City Manager Thomas Ambrosino in a letter dated Sept. 28, 2022. “The goal is to make permanent…
Councilors Introduce Resolution in Support of Forbes Proposal
The future of the 17.7-acre Forbes waterfront property is still up in the air, as a group of local non-profits continue to work together to purchase the property as a site for future affordable housing, green space, and waterfront access…
City Council Approves Community Preservation Committee recommendations
The latest round of Community Preservation Act funding approved by the City Council will improve affordable housing opportunities, provide rental assistance for residents, and help preserve a historic landmark. Monday night, the council approved recommendations from the Community Preservation Committee…
NASA Comes to Chelsea
More than a half a century later, the first steps of man on the moon still inspire awe and wonder. Now, thanks to the Space Adventure exhibit currently running at 121 Webster Ave., visitors can experience the thrill of lunar…