Dr. Aaron Jennings commitment to social service and serving the community makes him a perfect fit in his position as the Chelsea Public School’s Equity, Diversity, and Excellence Officer. “I remember elementary school with my mother and my nephew at…
Author: Adam Swift
Council Subcommittee Discusses Rule Changes
The City Council’s rules and regulations subcommittee met last week to discuss several proposed rule changes aimed at improving civility and the level of discourse in the council chambers. District 1 Councilor Todd Taylor proposed several additions to rules governing…
City Solicitor Seeks New Nightclub Regulations
If it’s a late night a restaurant has music and dancing, then it really isn’t all that different from a nightclub, according to City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher. The only problem in Chelsea is that the city does not issue…
Taking Part in U.S. Marshal Process a Tough Choice for Kyes
Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes’ only full-time job has been serving the residents of Chelsea on the police force since 1987. Last month, president Joe Biden nominated Kyes to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Massachusetts. Kyes…
Developer Seeks Relief From Having To Pay Community Improvement Trust Fund Fees
The city administration is in support of a request by a developer to increase the affordability of a previously approved 20-unit condominium development in exchange for waiving a payment to the city’s community improvement trust fund. Mikael Vienneau of Broadway…
Council Approves FY23 Budget
Monday night, the City Council approved a $212 million operating budget for the city that creates 13 new positions in the municipal government. The budget funds city expenditures at $94,108,013 and School Department expenditures at $118,236,617, for a total budget…
Councilor Wants To Put a Lid on Rowdy Park Behavior
The cleanliness and orderliness of the city’s parks has been a concern of the City Council this year during budget season. At Monday night’s meeting, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero offered up two motions, co-sponsored by District 4 Councilor Enio…
Traffic Commission Approves MBTA Bus Stop Improvements
The MBTA will improve two bus stops this summer, making them ADA compliant and more accessible for people with mobility issues. On Tuesday, the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission approved the plans for the upgrades to the bus stops at…
City Solicitor Sides With President in Council Clerk Debate
City Council President Roy Avellaneda acted within his powers when establishing a council subcommittee to help select a new clerk to the council, according to City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher. Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson requested the legal opinion, claiming Avellaneda violated…
Phoenix Charter Academy Teen Arrested for Bringing Gun to School
A 16-year-old student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school at the Phoenix Charter Academy on Thursday, June 2. “School officials implemented all safety procedures effectively, quickly confiscating the weapon, placing the school on lockdown, and calling the…