Even as vaccination rates have topped 80 percent in the city and the pandemic nears the two-year mark, Covid-19 continues to leave its mark in Chelsea and across the country. Recently, City Manager Tom Ambrosino provided an update to residents…
Author: Adam Swift
Committee Nearing Decision on Use of Federal Relief Funds
The city’s ARPA Community Advisory Committee should have recommendations on how Chelsea can best spend $15 million in federal relief funds by the end of the winter. “The ARPA Committee, following the holidays, will be resuming its meetings and will…
School Committee Member Candidates Wanted
The City Council and School Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 7 to select two new School Committee members. The vacant seats are in Districts 4 and 5. In District 4, there was no candidate on the ballot for the…
Avellaneda to Serve as Council President Again
For the third straight year, Councillor-At-Large Roy Avellaneda will serve as the City Council President. Avellaneda garnered 9 of the 11 votes at Monday night’s council inauguration and reorganization meeting. Avellaneda himself voted present, while Councillor-At-Large Damali Vidot was unable…
Commission Recommends Safety Measures for Marlborough Street
The Traffic and Parking Commission is recommending action to help safety issues in one area of the city, while continuing to look at recommendations for the intersection of Jefferson and Washington avenues. Tuesday, the commission approved several traffic calming measures…
Avellaneda Expects Third Year as Council President
The City Council inauguration is Monday, Jan. 3 in the City Council Chambers beginning at 7 p.m. Two new council members will be sworn in, alongside nine current members. The new councillors are Norieliz DeJesus in District 3 and Tanairi…
Vote Scheduled for Northeast Voke Funding
The fate of a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School building could hang in the balance with a district-wide vote next month. Voters in the 12 district communities, including Chelsea, will be able to weigh in on the…
Council Takes Care of Business in Last Meeting of the Year
The City Council quickly took care of business during its last meeting of the year on Monday night, approving funding for several community preservation projects as well as a cost of living raise for City Manager Thomas Ambrosino.The council unanimously…
City Council Honors Outgoing Members
The City Council honored its two departing members, District 3 Councillor Naomi Zabot and District 7 Councillor Yamir Rodriguez, at its last meeting of the year on Monday night. Zabot, who did not run for reelection, will be joining the…
Licensing Commission Approves Transfers, Appeals ABCC Ruling
The Licensing Commission approved several license transfers at its meeting last week, including a new owner for the Prattville Mart and a new restaurant at 73 Winnisimmet St. The Prattville Mart at 383C Washington Ave. saw a change of ownership…