The Traffic and Parking Commission is recommending action to help safety issues in one area of the city, while continuing to look at recommendations for the intersection of Jefferson and Washington avenues. Tuesday, the commission approved several traffic calming measures…
Author: Adam Swift
Avellaneda Expects Third Year as Council President
The City Council inauguration is Monday, Jan. 3 in the City Council Chambers beginning at 7 p.m. Two new council members will be sworn in, alongside nine current members. The new councillors are Norieliz DeJesus in District 3 and Tanairi…
Vote Scheduled for Northeast Voke Funding
The fate of a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical High School building could hang in the balance with a district-wide vote next month. Voters in the 12 district communities, including Chelsea, will be able to weigh in on the…
Council Takes Care of Business in Last Meeting of the Year
The City Council quickly took care of business during its last meeting of the year on Monday night, approving funding for several community preservation projects as well as a cost of living raise for City Manager Thomas Ambrosino.The council unanimously…
City Council Honors Outgoing Members
The City Council honored its two departing members, District 3 Councillor Naomi Zabot and District 7 Councillor Yamir Rodriguez, at its last meeting of the year on Monday night. Zabot, who did not run for reelection, will be joining the…
Licensing Commission Approves Transfers, Appeals ABCC Ruling
The Licensing Commission approved several license transfers at its meeting last week, including a new owner for the Prattville Mart and a new restaurant at 73 Winnisimmet St. The Prattville Mart at 383C Washington Ave. saw a change of ownership…
Commission Recommends Clark Ave. To a One Way; Hears Speeding Concerns
Clark Avenue could soon be a one-way street, pending approval of a Traffic and Parking Commission vote by the City Council. At last week’s traffic commission meeting, members approved converting Clark Avenue into a one-way street westbound from Webster Avenue…
Chelsea Man Faces Murder Charge in Domestic Assault
A Chelsea man is facing murder charges following an alleged domestic assault at a Stockton Street apartment on Saturday afternoon. The suspected killer, Mario Alberta Mira Lopera was wounded in the incident and remains in the hospital in critical condition,…
Teachers’ Union Holds Rally at High School
Chelsea teachers, educators, staff, and community rallied outside Chelsea High School on Wednesday afternoon as the Chelsea Teachers’ Union prepared for another negotiating session for a new contract with district representatives. Members of the union have been calling for investments…
Superintendent Honors Outgoing School Committee Members
Last week’s School Committee meeting was the last for members Marisol Santiago and Rosemarie Carlisle. During the meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta (virtually) presented plaques to the two members for their service to the School Committee and the…