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…
Author: Adam Swift
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…
Chelsea Signs Onto National Reproductive Rights Letter
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…
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…