A Humble Hero: ROCA Honors Police Capt. David Batchelor With Prestigious Award
Chelsea Police Capt. David Batchelor was the recipient of the James E. Mahoney Award at ROCA’s Annual Breakfast that was held virtually on May 6. ROCA Chief Executive Officer Molly Baldwin presented the prestigious award to Batchelor, who has served…
García Invited by President Biden To Attend Cinco de Mayo Reception at the White House
State representative candidate and sitting Chelsea City Councilor Judith García attended the White House’s official Cinco de Mayo reception last week. The event was hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, who invited García to their celebration along…
City Council Approves Pay Raise
The City Council voted 8-2 to double the council salaries, from $14,000 to $28,000 on Monday night. The salary increase, the first for the council in eight years, goes into effect when the next City Council takes office in 2024.…
Robinson Disputes Council Clerk Search Process
The search for a new clerk to the City Council is underway, but Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson continues to state that he believes the search process violates the city charter. At the April 25 council meeting, longtime clerk Paul Casino submitted…
Proposed City Budget Includes New Positions
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is proposing a municipal budget just north of $212 million for Fiscal Year 2023. On the city side, the budget calls for 13 new positions, including four new police officers and a full-time election commissioner. The…
ZBA Continues Hearing on Lab Building at Floramo’s Site
The developers looking to build an 11-story research and development laboratory at 213 Everett Ave, the current site of Floramo’s Restaurant, were before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday night. However, Doug Medvetz, one of the principles of the…
News Briefs
MVES to Hold Free Workshop Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a free workshop series— Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi For Health —on Fridays, June 3 — July 22, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm…
Removal Set To Begin of Highway Debris Pile
Removal of a large pile of construction debris containing asbestos at the Rte. 1 and Rte. 16 interchange should begin on Friday, according to City Manager Thomas Ambrosino. City officials were first made aware of the debris, which is close…
State Senate Passes Driver’s License Bill
The Massachusetts State Senate passed the Work and Family Mobility Act by a vote of 32 to 8. The following statement may be credited to the leaders of the organizations co-chairing the Driving Families Forward Coalition, Brazilian Worker Center Executive…
Council President Proposes Change to Parking Ordinance
When the City Council approved a zoning amendment barring residents from new residential developments from getting city parking permits if the developer requested relief from the parking requirements, it also prevented those residents from getting city visitor parking passes. At…
State Treasurer’s Veterans’ Bonus Division Extends Eligibility Period
The State Treasurer’s Veterans’ Bonus Division announced that the eligibility period for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for National Guard members has been extended past its initial end date of June 15, 2021. National Guard members activated for additional deployments at…