The school district is moving forward with its plans for the use of nearly $21 million in federal Covid relief funds through the fall of 2024. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta and Finance…
Author: Adam Swift
Chelsea Could Be in Line for New Liquor Licenses
More people in Chelsea could mean more liquor licenses for the city. “Based on new census numbers, we’re likely to have a significant number of new liquor licenses available,” said Stephon Treadway, the city’s municipal hearing officer. Treadway said the…
Teachers, Parents Raise Concerns Over Class-Size
Chelsea teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents expressed concerns about class sizes in the city’s schools during last week’s School Committee meeting. A need for more paraprofessional help, as well as large classes in English Language Learner (ELL) classrooms were among the…
Council Approves Tax Shift, Residential Exemption
Owners of condominiums, one-, and two-family homes should see a decrease on their tax bills next year, while owners of three-family homes will see a very slight increase. Monday night, the City Council unanimously adopted the minimum residential tax factor…
City Council Approves Redistricting Map
The new redistricting map approved by the City Council brings some big changes to two of the city’s eight districts, while leaving the boundaries of six fairly consistent to the current map. The council voted 7-3-1 to approve an amended…
Larger Apartment Buildings Will Bear Brunt of Fy22 Property Tax Increases
Owners of four-plus unit apartment buildings look like they will take the brunt of property tax increases for the coming year. For owners of condominiums, one-, two-, and three-family homes, however, the news is better, and they can expect to…
Two Community Preservation Requests Approved by City Council
The Chelsea Community Preservation Committee is recommending the City Council approve two grants for grants from the Community Preservation Fund. At its October meeting, the CPC recommended the approval of $250,000 for roof and water damage repairs to the Governor…
Cary Square Bus Stop Could Be on the Move Again
For nearly six month, the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission has been in discussions with the public and the MBTA about the relocation of a bus stop at Cary Square in front of 158 Washington Ave. At last week’s meeting,…
State Grant to Help Pay for Quigley Park Upgrades
A state grant could pay for up to $400,000 of the cost of the renovation of Quigley Park on Essex Street. Monday night, the City Council approved an appropriation setting aside the full cost of the project, estimated at $750,000,…
Recount Possible in District 8 Election
A recount could be in the works for the District 8 City Council contest. On election night, incumbent Calvin T. Brown pulled out a 221-217 victory over challenger Maria Belen Power according to the initial tally. On Monday, Power announced…