During a special summer meeting Monday night, the City Council approved the hiring of its new administrative assistant as well as the warrant for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The council voted 9-0 to hire Chelsea native…
Author: Adam Swift
Chelsea students head back to school next week
Chelsea students head back to class next week. The first day of school for students in grades one through 12 is Wednesday, August 31. The first day of school for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students is Wednesday, Sept. 7. One of…
Fire Rips Through Cottage Street Triple-Decker
A five-alarm fire early Wednesday at a Cottage Street triple-decker duplex sent four residents and two firefighters to the hospital. The six people taken to local hospitals are expected to be okay, according to officials. Chelsea firefighters responded to the…
Chelsea Police Applies for Justice Department Grant
The Chelsea Police Department is awaiting word on a federal Justice Department grant that would help fund gang, drug, and anti-crime initiatives in the city. Earlier this month, the department applied for a $27,105 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant. The…
Back to School Events Announced
Chelsea is just coming out of the summer’s latest heat wave, but fall and the new school year are just around the corner. This week, the school department released the dates and information for its annual back to school events.…
ZBA Considers Rehab of Fire-Damaged Marginal Street Home
The owners of a three-family Marginal Street home hit by fire last December are seeking to rebuild and add an additional unit. In December, wind caused a 6,000 volt primary wire to touch the house, setting off the fire. At…
City Supports Cottage Street Project, Some Residents Concerned
Several residents who live near a proposed 66-unit affordable housing development on Cottage Street are concerned the project will be too big for the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Developers (TND) were before the Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday night seeking special…
Residents Asked To Report Rodent Issues
Growing rat populations have been an issue in urban areas across the country, and Chelsea is no exception. City officials are asking residents to report any rat and rodent activity in their neighborhoods and providing information on how they can…
Funding Available for Downtown Business Improvements
The city has launched a new round of funding for its Storefront Improvement Program. The program provides direct grant funding for small businesses in the downtown for storefront improvements, focusing on lighting, awnings, and signage upgrades. The effort stems from…
Planning Board Makes Quick Work of Agenda
The big item on the agenda for Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting was continued to the August 23 meeting. The Neighborhood Developers (TND) are proposing a 66-unit affordable housing apartment development at 170 Cottage Street, but the developers requested the…