MBTA bus routes in Chelsea will be free through the end of August as part of the mitigation efforts for the closure of the Sumner Tunnel this summer. “My office is excited to share that after advocacy for mitigation from…
Author: Adam Swift
City Addressing Concerns About Potential Removal of Trees Along Broadway
Local environmental justice non-profit GreenRoots has raised concerns about the potential removal of mature, large-growth trees as part of the upcoming Upper Broadway reconstruction project. “We have received several calls, emails, and Facebook messages from residents who are concerned with…
ZBA Approves Permit For 15-Unit Apartment Building
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit and variances for a 15-unit, three-story apartment building at 69-71 Spencer Ave. at its meeting last week. The building will have 15 parking spaces, and four of the units will be…
MassDOT Schedules Tobin Bridge Work Update Meeting
MassDOT is hosting a public meeting to provide updates and receive public comments on the planned structural cleaning and painting, and the steel and concrete repairs on the Tobin Bridge on Wednesday, June 28. The meeting will take place at…
City Unveils Special Needs Registry
The City of Chelsea has created a voluntary special needs registry to identify residents who might need extra assistance during a major emergency, such as a mass evacuation, a public health emergency, or a health crisis or house fire. The…
Council Requests More Information on Microgrid Proposal
The City Council voted to hold a second subcommittee meeting on a proposed municipal microgrid project before taking a final vote on the energy management service agreement and the lease of equipment. The project seeks to provide emergency power to…
Council to Consider CPC Recommendations
The city’s Community Preservation Committee is recommending three applications for grants from the Community Preservation Fund. At its May 24 meeting, the CPC recommended approval of $40,000 for a Creekside Commons Skate Spot and planning for a larger skate park,…
City Council Motion on FMLA Request Fails
A motion by a city councilor asking the interim manager to look into the possibility of providing all municipal employees the ability to use the Family Medical Leave Act turned into a discussion on the ability the council has to…
State Grants Helps City With Tree Plantings
The city’s efforts to boost its tree canopy were helped by a recent $30,000 state grant. Last week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $1.3 million in grants to support tree plantings in gateway cities across the state in an effort to…
Resource Guide for Small Businesses Available Through City Hall
City officials are taking steps to help ensure that small businesses thrive in Chelsea. “As you know, improving the accessibility of resources for small businesses is a key goal in advancing equity and economic growth,” said Alex Train, the city’s…