Chelsea is one of 15 cities and counties across the state that has issued a public letter to the heads of three federal agencies urging them to take immediate steps to ensure that their departments do non play any role…
Author: Adam Swift
TND To Appear Before Planning Board Next Week
Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, August 2. When the board meets next week, it will hold a hearing on a major site plan review for a 66-unit affordable housing proposal at 170 Cottage St. by The…
Library Street Condo Development Goes Back to Drawing Board
It’s back to the drawing board for a proposed condominium development at 51 Library St. Property owner Pedro Florentino withdrew a proposal to knock down the existing garage and single-family home structures in order to build a three-floor, five-unit condominium…
Virtual Forum Hosts Democratic Rep Candidates
The three Democratic candidates for State Representative for the newly formed 11th Suffolk District, representing Chelsea and part of Everett, laid out the cases for their election at a virtual forum hosted by Our Revolution Massachusetts on Tuesday night. City…
September Dates Announced for Carnival
The Fiesta Shows carnival is returning to Chelsea, but it will be a little later in the season this year. Last week, the Licensing Commission approved letting the carnival operate from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11 at the Chelsea Commons…
Licensing Commission Reaches Compromise With Bar La Cueva on New Closing Hours
Bar La Cueva on Broadway will be able to stay open a little later, but the Licensing Commission wants to make sure the bar remains a good neighbor in the largely residential district near 802 Broadway. Prior to the pandemic,…
Police Make Several Arrests Over Past Week
The past week has been a busy one for the Chelsea Police Department. On Thursday, July 7, local and state police arrested four men on drugs and weapons charges. With the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police STOP and Violent…
Proposal for Pot Shop Withdrawn
The proponent for a retail marijuana establishment on Broadway withdrew his application for the project at Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in the face of uncertainty about the condition of the property at 307 Broadway and the property…
ZBA Approves Variances for 11-Story Research Building
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the variances and special permit for the construction of an 11-story research and development building at the Floramo’s Restaurant site at 213 Everett Avenue on Tuesday night. However, the approvals do not necessarily…
Chelsea Superintendent Looks Ahead to New School Year
While most Chelsea students are just getting into the swing of enjoying their summer break, there is little rest for school administrators. Earlier this week, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta reflected on the past school year and looked ahead…