The MBTA will improve two bus stops this summer, making them ADA compliant and more accessible for people with mobility issues. On Tuesday, the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission approved the plans for the upgrades to the bus stops at…
Author: Adam Swift
City Solicitor Sides With President in Council Clerk Debate
City Council President Roy Avellaneda acted within his powers when establishing a council subcommittee to help select a new clerk to the council, according to City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher. Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson requested the legal opinion, claiming Avellaneda violated…
Phoenix Charter Academy Teen Arrested for Bringing Gun to School
A 16-year-old student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school at the Phoenix Charter Academy on Thursday, June 2. “School officials implemented all safety procedures effectively, quickly confiscating the weapon, placing the school on lockdown, and calling the…
Clerk, City Manager Expand on Budget Request for Election Commissioner
A full-time Election Commissioner in the City Clerk’s office could help improve voter registration in the city and free up the clerk’s office to take care of more services for residents, according to City Clerk Jeannette Cintron White and City…
Council Passes Resolution Opposing App-Based Driving Legislation
The City Council voted 10-1 last week stating its opposition to proposed state legislation and a potential 2022 ballot question that would grant app-based gigs such as Uber, Lyft, and Doordash special exemptions from the state’s labor, civil rights, and…
Concerns Raised About Height of Building Proposed for Floramo’s Site
Developers of a proposed 11-story research and development building at the site of Floramo’s Restaurant faced questions about the traffic, setbacks, and the size of the project at a Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, May 24. The developers, Verdynt, will…
Council Reviews City Social Services Contracts
The city has contracts with four social service agencies, and as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget discussions, representatives of those agencies met with the City Council on Tuesday night. Chelsea has contracts with North Suffolk Mental Health;…
DA Reaffirms Original Finding in 2017 Officer-Involved Shooting
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has completed its review of a 2017 officer-involved shooting in Chelsea, and reaffirmed that officers acted lawfully and reasonably. Last week, DA Kevin Hayden released the final investigative finding into the incident involving Kelly…
Budget Hearings Touch On Rodent Issues
In many communities, the inspectional services department doesn’t get a lot of attention when it comes to budget hearings. But that’s not the case in Chelsea, where the majority of residents are renters, many of whom face trash, rodent, and…
Robinson Requests More City Money for Youth Sports Programs
Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson wants the City Council to step up to the plate for youth sports organizations in the city. At Monday night’s council meeting, Robinson requested that City Manager Thomas Ambrosino consider setting aside some of the city’s free…