Plans for a long-awaited affordable housing project at 361 Broadway were unveiled at last week’s Planning Board meeting. However, the Planning Board will not take up consideration of the site plan review and recommendations to the Zoning Board for the…
Author: Adam Swift
Robinson Requests Update on Market Basket Development
City Councillor Leo Robinson is asking for an update on future development plans at the Market Basket property on Everett Avenue. Last month, the city’s License Commission approved the transfer of an existing liquor license allowing DeMoula’s Market Basket to…
City Looking at Funding for Intersection Improvements
At this month’s meeting, the Traffic and Parking Commission got closer to making final recommendations for two traffic problem areas in the city, and held a public hearing on proposed intersection improvements at Eastern Avenue and Griffin Way. Mary Festa,…
Chelsea Bus Route Frequency Will Increase, According to T
The MBTA’s spring schedule changes will affect several bus routes that run through Chelsea, primarily with increased service during the day on weekdays. The MBTA held a virtual meeting Tuesday to outline spring changes for rapid transit, the commuter rail,…
Councillors Ask for Change in MBTA Bus Route
The City Council is asking for a meeting with the MBTA regarding improving bus service to Crescent Avenue and Clinton Street. Council President Roy Avellaneda said the area is currently underserved by public transportation, and that the MBTA could make…
Council President Introduces Home Rule Petition for Development Linkage Fees
Creating linkage fees for larger developments in Chelsea would help streamline and create greater transparency in mitigating the impacts of those developments, according to City Council President Roy Avellaneda. The council is scheduling a public hearing on the home rule…
Recupero Petitions for Water Rate Break for Homeowners
District 6 City Councillor Giovanni Recupero has prided himself on finding ways to save the city’s taxpayers and homeowners money. Recupero’s latest effort is the introduction of a home rule petition he hopes to see before the state legislature that…
Upper Broadway project moves closer to breaking ground
A major reconstruction of the upper Broadway corridor is slated to get underway this summer. But before the city can put the federally-funded project out to bid, the City Council must approve a series of temporary and permanent easements of…
City Council discusses doubling its pay
Whether it is to try to entice more people to run for public office, or to bring its salary up to a level with surrounding communities, the City Council has begun discussions on doubling the salary for its members. Monday…
Ambrosino delivers State of the City address
As the specter of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to linger over Chelsea and the world, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is looking forward to making sure the city gets back on track economically and helps those residents in need. At Monday…