Incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey had a big showing in Chelsea, as he held off a challenge from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s state primary election. Statewide, Markey outpaced Moulton by about 30 percentage points. In Chelsea, Markey…
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Chelsea WalMart proposal heading back to ZBA
WalMart still has some work to do to gain the favor of the planning board for a proposed distribution center at 121 Webster Ave. WalMart was before the planning board last week for a special permit recommendation and site plan…
Planning Board recommends approval of InterPark special permits
The Chelsea Planning Board recently recommended the approval of two related parking projects for Chicago-based InterPark. The projects, when completed, will open up more than 11 acres of the company’s Eastern Avenue property for future development and tax revenue for…
Vote Sept. 1 Several contested races on state primary ballot Tuesday
Polls will be open in Chelsea for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are several contested elections on the Democratic and Republican ballots, with the Democratic senate primary between incumbent Ed…
Police issue statement on Chestnut Street dog attack
Police Chief Keith Houghton has released a statement regarding the attack of a small service dog by an off-leash larger dog. The smaller dog was seriously injured during the incident on July 6 on Chestnut Street. The dog involved in…
ZBA grants approval for Qdoba at Market Basket plaza
A new Mexican chain restaurant has been cleared for business at the Market Basket plaza. Last week, the zoning board of appeals approved a special permit allowing a Qdoba Mexican Eats fast food restaurant to operate at the old GameStop…
Council approves FY27 operating municipal budget
The city council unanimously approved City Manager Fidel Maltez’s proposed $272,378,292 general operating fund budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at Monday night’s meeting. The vote came following a week of subcommittee hearings where the council heard from department heads about…
Development atformer Russo Tux site heads back to ZBA
The proposed 67-unit apartment development on the former Russo Tux and Limo property on Revere Beach Parkway will be back before the planning board later this month. The project is also scheduled to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals…
Dozens speak out during public hearing on school budget
The school committee is scheduled to meet Thursday night, March 26 to continue discussions and hold a possible vote on the 2026-27 school year budget. The school district faces a $6.612 million budget shortfall and the elimination of dozens of…
City manager Maltez addresses issues near Civil War monument
The city will begin increasing police presence in the area of the Civil War Memorial across from city hall this week. Earlier this month, Precinct 5 City Councilor Lisa Santagate filed a motion requesting the city manager take action to…