The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the Department will be rehabilitating the surface of the Tobin Bridge and complete required maintenance to improve the structure which will require lane closures and result in significant traffic impacts on the Tobin…
Broadway Affordable Housing Project Back Before ZBA
A revised affordable housing development at the corner of Broadway and Clinton Street is back before City boards, and now it features fewer units with all at affordable rates. Late last year, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) narrowly denied…
Council Calls for Administration to Draft Strategies in Lieu of Parking Study
The City Council has asked that City Manager Tom Ambrosino use the next month to figure out some new parking strategies for the city instead of spending a hefty sum on a major Parking Study. Ambrosino said the Council had…
Top 100
The City released the 2018 payroll figures for the City of Chelsea this week. The top earner was once again Chief Brian Kyes at $230,344, as per his recent contract. For the police earners, much of the gross salary listed…
News Briefs
YOUTH COMMISSION The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for its Youth Commission. Members of the Youth Commission will advise and assist the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery…
Boston to Install Dedicated Bus Lane on North Washington Street, Helps 111 Riders
In a move that could dramatically reduce the commute times for Chelsea 111 bus riders, the City of Boston announced they are planning on installing a dedicated bus lane on North Washington Street from Causeway to Haymarket – a key…
Encore Boston Harbor to Open Upscale Steakhouse, Featuring World’s Most Exclusive
Encore Boston Harbor has announced it will open an upscale steakhouse within its $2.6 billion resort, featuring waterfront views and the most unique steak program in New England. ‘Rare Steakhouse’ will also highlight exquisite and hard-to-find bourbon and scotch selections,…
City to Get Mitigation from MassDot for Viaduct Project
The City might have to put up with traffic backups for nearly three years on the Chelsea Viaduct, but there will be a mitigation package for the City when the dust all settles. City Manager Tom Ambrosino said they have…
MGC Gets Investigative Report, to Rule on Timeline for Public Rollout
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is finally in receipt of the Wynn Resorts investigation done by its Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) – an investigation that has been held up for months by finishing touches and, more recently, a lawsuit…
Chelsea Chamber to Hold Installation of Officers March 27
The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2019 Installation of Officers Reception & Dinner on Weds., March 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport, 100 Boardman Street, East…
DiDomenico Joins Breakfast after the Bell Lobby Day Efforts
As part of National School Breakfast Week, the Rise and Shine MA Coalition recently held a legislative lobby day at the State House in support of An Act regarding breakfast after the bell, legislation filed by Senator Sal DiDomenico (D—Everett)…
Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Who Made the UMass Amherst Fall 2018 Dean’s List Below is a list of local students who were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the fall 2018 semester. In order to qualify,…