In an effort to expand its care efforts and to reduce the stigmatization around mental health, the Chelsea Police Department now displays the three-digit 988 mental health crisis and suicide prevention number on its police cruisers. This is the latest…
Author: Adam Swift
School Committee Approves Changes to High School Attendance Policy
The School Committee approved an updated attendance policy for Chelsea High School at its first meeting of the new year last week. Commonly referred to as the e-policy, over the past year, students have campaigned for changes in the attendance…
Federal Funds Will Help Enhance Urban Forests in Chelsea
The Mystic River Watershed Association recently secured $400,000 in federal funds to enhance urban forests in Greater Boston’s Mystic River Watershed. This funding will help mitigate the dangers of climate-driven extreme heat in vulnerable environmental justice communities including Everett, Chelsea…
Registration Underway for New Youth Spring Football Team in Chelsea
Former Chelsea High and Pop Warner football standout Michaelangelo Recupero wants to help make Chelsea a titan of youth football once again. Recupero is currently recruiting players and looking for sponsorships for the Chelsea Bears, a spring youth football team…
Robinson Wins Council Presidency
Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson, the body’s longest serving current member, was elected Council President at Tuesday night’s organizational council meeting. Robinson prevailed by a 6-5 vote over acting President Calvin Brown. Councilors Damali Vidot, Enio Lopez, Todd Taylor, Giovanni Recupero, and…
Broadway Marijuana Dispensary Comes Before ZBA Jan. 10
With some hesitation, the Planning Board recommended approval for a special permit and variances for a retail marijuana dispensary proposed for 307 Broadway. The project will now go before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 10. The applicant, Concrete…
Paul Casino Honored for Years of Service to Chelsea
The City Council’s retiring long-time clerk, Paul Casino, was honored for a half-century of service to Chelsea at Tuesday night’s council meeting, even as some members said they hoped he might stick around a little longer. Casino officially retired as…
Council to Begin Search Process for New City Manager in January
When the City Council convenes for the new year, it will have a big task on its hands – beginning the search for a new City Manager. Earlier this month, current City Manager Thomas Ambrosino announced he will be beginning…
A Year in Review
Looking back at Chelsea happenings in 2022 The city faced a number of major changes and departures during 2022, with the City Council president, the police chief, the public works director,and the city manager all leaving their positions this year.…
Planning Board against Spencer Avenue Apartment Proposal
A proposed 15-unit apartment building at 69-71 Spencer Ave. is too dense for the property, according to the majority of Planning Board members. Last week, the Planning Board voted 4-1 not to recommend approval of special permits and variances for…