Parking is always going to be a major issue within the bustling confines of Chelsea. But several City Councilors said they believe the issue is not helped any by the number of hitch trailers and commercial vehicles that have been…
Author: Adam Swift
State Officials Address Lead Issues at Tobin Bridge
A packed house heard the latest on plans for the Tobin Bridge and efforts to contain falling lead paint chips from the structure from some high ranking state officials at GreenRoots members meeting late last week. New state transportation secretary…
Council Approves City Manager Profile
The timeline to select a new city manager is a little clearer, following the City Council’s vote to adopt a six-page profile for the position at a special meeting held Tuesday night. The document sets the expectations, qualifications, and guidance…
Chelsea Students Shine on AP Exams
Chelsea High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) scores are one indication that the district is rebounding strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest results released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show Chelsea High School students outperforming their counterparts…
Council To Vote on City Manager Job Posting Soon
The city is almost ready to officially advertise for the vacant City Manager position. At Monday night’s meeting, the council voted to review the job description created by UMass-Boston’s Collins Center in subcommittee before moving forward with the posting. The…
Traffic Comm. Schedules Public Hearing for Clark Avenue Proposal
The Traffic and Parking Commission will hold a public hearing on making a portion of Clark Avenue a one-way street, although city officials stated there may not be much of a need to make a change to the road. Earlier…
Innes Development Job Fair Scheduled for April 19
In addition to providing needed housing in the city, and significant upgrades with the replacement and updating of 96 public Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) units, the Innes redevelopment project is providing construction job opportunities for Chelsea residents. The Innes Resident…
Councilors Raise Concerns About Residency Waivers
Several City Councilors want to see a renewed effort from the city when it comes to hiring Chelsea residents for municipal jobs. The city charter requires that municipal employees live in Chelsea, but the city manager can request a waiver…
Chelsea Officials Testify in Front of Boston Council on Bottle Ban
A lot of the focus on Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo’s proposal to ban miniature liquor bottles in the city has been on the successful campaigns to ban the bottles in other communities in the Commonwealth, including next door in…
School Committee Approves Budget
The School Committee unanimously approved a $132,367,509 budget at its meeting on Thursday, March 30. The budget for the 2023-24 school year is about $14 million above the current school year’s budget, thanks in large part to the Student Opportunity…