City Manager Fidel Maltez is looking to have the city get a jumpstart on its budget process a little earlier in the year for FY26. While FY25 began on July 1, Maltez said the city has already launched its Capital…
Author: Adam Swift
New CHS Cafeteria to Open in November
A new $10 million cafeteria project at Chelsea High School should be ready for its grand opening in November, according to school officials. During last week’s school committee meeting, school district finance director Monica Lamboy updated members on the status…
Local Communities Receive $12 Million in Resiliency Grants
Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced just over $12 million in funding for local Mystic River Watershed Association communities, including Revere, East Boston, Chelsea, and Everett through the FY2025 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grants program. The MVP grants will be used…
JAMA Study Shows Health Benefits of Chelsea Eats Program
At the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the city operated the Chelsea Eats program, which provided financial resources for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. A recent study in JAMA, the Journal of the American…
City Continues Work to Create, Improve Parks
Chelsea is one of the most densely populated communities in the state, but that doesn’t mean that the city is lacking for parks and open space. As city officials continue to solicit input on the Chelsea website for its new…
Maltez addresses Sumner Tunnelclosure impact
Although the Sumner Tunnel is only scheduled for a one-month shutdown in July for repairs this year, as opposed to two months last summer, the closure has still caused frustration for local commuters. City Manager Fidel Maltez said he understands…
Public library reopens
The Chelsea Public Library is fully open to the public again, after dealing with air conditioning issues for the better part of a week. The compressors went down two weeks ago, forcing city and library staff to scramble to try…
Planning Board recommends approval for Harvard St. two family addition
The Planning Board recommended approval of a planned addition and renovation to a Harvard Street two-family home, despite some questions about changes to the facade of the building. The homeowner at 49 Harvard St. is looking to construct a rear…
Library Closed due to HVAC issues
The Chelsea Public Library has been closed for over a week as staff deal with HVAC issues that have knocked out air conditioning at the century-old building. City Manager Fidel Maltez said the city is staying on top of its…
Residents asked for Input on Open Space and Recreation Plan
The city is looking for input into the Chelsea Open Space and Recreation Plan. The plan is a city document that is updated every seven years that identifies priorities for parks, recreation, and open space in Chelsea. A link to…