A group of local and regional non-profits and affordable housing developers are banding together in an effort to purchase the dormant Forbes site and create permanent affordable housing and a resilient waterfront. The 17.7 acre site is set to be…
Author: Adam Swift
Avellaneda resigning from City Council
Nearing the end of Monday night’s City Council president, during the time allotted for announcements, Council President Roy Avellaneda dropped a bombshell. “This is my last City Council meeting, and I appreciate that my family was here tonight, and that…
Planning Bd. gives approvals for TND Cottage St. project
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) passed a major hurdle in its efforts to get an affordable rental development built at 170 Cottage St. at last week’s Planning Board meeting. The board unanimously approved the major site plan review for the 66-unit…
Captain Houghton the Pick As Next Police Chief
Long-time Chelsea Police Captain Keith Houghton will be the department’s next chief. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino said Houghton will take over from current Police Chief Brian Kyes upon Kyes retirement when he is officially appointed the U.S. Marshal from Massachusetts.…
Changes Made to Salvation Army Proposal
There could soon be more affordable home ownership opportunities in Chelsea, thanks to a change in the proposed development of the former Salvation Army building on Broadway. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino updated the council…
Council Approves Making One-Way Broadway Permanent
The City Council approved making the One-Way Broadway shared bike and bus lane pilot program permanent at its Monday night meeting. The pilot program was approved in 2020, and includes one lane of vehicular traffic with a shared bike/bus lane…
Latest Conservation Commission Meeting Rescheduled
Tuesday night’s Conservation Commission was canceled due to some technical issues. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place by Zoom Tuesday, but due to IT issues at City Hall, had to be rescheduled, according to Director of Land Use…
Residents Mostly Support Bus Lane on Broadway
The One-Way Broadway, which includes one lane of vehicular traffic and a shared bus and bike lane on Broadway between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue, will continue for now. Prior to the City Council’s summer recess, Council President Roy Avellaneda…
Council Makes Second Offer for Administrative Assistant
The City Council unanimously approved offering the position of administrative assistant to the council to Chelsea resident Nancy Lopez at Monday night’s meeting. The council initially offered the position to Marilyn Ingles Guzman at a special meeting in August, but…
ZBA Holds Initial Hearing on Eastern Avenue Warehouse Facility
The years-long plan to develop a nearly 19-acre industrial parcel at 295 Eastern Ave. are now coming before city boards for approvals. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its initial public hearing Tuesday night on 295 Eastern Chelsea, LLC’s plans…