The City Council appointed Ned Keefe, the current Interim City Manager, to a term not to exceed two years as Chelsea’s new City Manager. However, the removal of the interim tag from Keefe’s job title is more of an administrative…
Author: Adam Swift
Council Approves a Microgrid Project
After a second subcommittee meeting on the issue, the City Council voted to move forward with a municipal microgrid project at Monday night’s meeting. The project seeks to provide emergency power to ensure continuity of public services, while promoting energy…
Pressley Secures Funding for Broadway Corridor Project
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley came bearing a big gift for Chelsea on Monday at City Hall. Pressley presented city and community leaders with a $2 million check representing federal Community Project Funds that will help pay for the city’s Broadway corridor…
Chelsea Bus Routes Free for the Summer
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…
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,…