The City Council passed District 6 City Councillor Giovanni Recupero’s measure to provide a 10 percent water and sewer percent discount to Chelsea homeowners last month. Yet, since that vote, there has been a fair share of resident dissatisfaction from…
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Council says ‘No, Thank You’ to Recupero TIF Proposal
Last month, District 6 City Councillor Giovanni Recupero’s proposal to lower water and sewer rates for homeowners who live in the city narrowly won council approval. Monday night, Recupero took another shot at cutting a financial break for Chelsea’s home…
Chelsea Public Library Holds 13th Annual Family Literacy Day
The Chelsea Public Library and Raising a Reader are inviting the community to the 13th Annual Family Literacy Day: Chelsea Reads, on Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Chelsea Public Library, to encourage families to visit the library…
Suffolk Students Henry, Nastri Speak at the Dedication Ceremony
Two Suffolk University seniors, Sean Henry and Andrea Nastri, were the student speakers at the dedication ceremony for the new Michael and Larry Smith Residence Hall. Henry, an ice hockey player representing Suffolk’s student-athletes, noted the Smiths’ past gifts that…
Chelsea Gets Community Compact Grant
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced $3 million in technology grants to 44 cities and towns across the Commonwealth through the Community Compact Information Technology (IT) Grant Program. This week’s announcement will benefit more than 49…
Nine Liquor Stores to Appeal License Commission’s ‘nip’ Ban
Nine Chelsea liquor stores have hired an attorney and filed an appeal with the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) regarding last May’s ‘nip’ ban of small alcoholic beverage bottles (100 mL or less), a policy that was renewed at…
Roca’s 30th Anniversary
Roca CEO Molly Baldwin shares a laugh with state Housing Secretary Jay Ash, the former Chelsea city manager, during Roca’s 30th Annual celebration last Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Chelsea headquarters.Dignitaries, participants and friends – past and present – came…
Officials Cut the Ribbon on New Clark Avenue Middle School
The cutting of the official ribbon on the Clark Avenue Middle School on Oct. 3 signaled the ceremonial opening of the school, but it also signaled the investment in the youth of Chelsea – an investment that community and state…
ROADBLOCK:ZBA Rejects Request for Housing Project
A lot at the corner of Broadway and Clinton Street has sat empty for more than five years. That site will remain undeveloped for the foreseeable future, as the Zoning Board of Appeals rejected a request for a special permit…
Encore Signs Agreement with Local Entertainment Group
Encore Boston Harbor added a local flavor to its five-star, $2.5 billion global resort this week, announcing that it has signed a lease with New England-based Big Night Entertainment Group to operate a 16,400-square-foot restaurant and lounge and an 8,000-square-foot…