A 20-unit affordable housing development consisting of all one-bedroom condominium units that was first approved nearly two years ago is back before the city’s Zoning and Planning boards. Mikael Vienneau of Broadway Capital Development is seeking a special permit and…
Author: Adam Swift
Tax Shift: Property Owners Expected To See Modest Increases in FY24 Tax Bills
Homeowners in Chelsea can expect to see a modest increase in their property tax bills next year. The City Council held a subcommittee on conference meeting on the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate on Monday night and heard a presentation…
Vega Addresses Marijuana License Questions
Gladys Vega appeared before the Licensing Commission last week to address concerns about the future of a recreational marijuana establishment proposed for 320 Revere Beach Parkway. Vega, the executive director of La Colaborativa, is one of the principles of Vida…
Veterans’ Home Hearing Continues
The ZBA continued the public hearing on the public-private Veterans’ Home in Chelsea redevelopment project at its meeting on Tuesday night. “The Board was not expected to have the minimum number of members required to vote on the matter,” stated…
Licensing Commission Takes Up Video Issues
Over the past several months, the Licensing Commission has been faced with more issues concerning working surveillance cameras for licensees than it has complaints about over-serving or rowdy behavior at local establishments. At last week’s monthly meeting, the commission called…
Several Contested Races for Seats on Council and School Committee
The Chelsea municipal election is this Tuesday, Nov. 7. This year’s election features several contested City Council and School Committee races. With the recent redistricting in the city, voters should check their polling location at www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote before heading out to…
Streets Grant Will Help Fund Intersection Improvements
The city was recently awarded a $500,000 Complete Streets Grant that will help improve safety for students walking to and from the Mary C. Burke Elementary complex, as well as for motorists and other pedestrians in the area. “This is…
Neighborhood Market Coming Here This Saturday
The City of Chelsea is kicking off the Chelsea Neighborhood Market this Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chelsea Square, 179 Winnisimmet St. The market will include live music, fruits and vegetables for sale, and a…
City Receives Planning Tool Grant From State
Chelsea was one of 26 communities in the state that recently received part of $1.4 million in grants to support local and regional planning agencies in developing plans and implementing land use regulations consistent with their goals and the conservation…
Grants To Support Variety of Chelsea Initiatives
There’s been good news on the grant front in Chelsea over the past several weeks, with money coming into the city that will help with transportation, affordable housing, and social services programs. “We just secured a $1.6-million Community Development Block…