Through attending these events, residents can learn about upcoming downtown construction; toxic lead remediation efforts; an Eastern Ave garage project; a new initiative to eliminate parking minimums; how to apply for Cultural Council funding; and Chelsea’s new Comprehensive Master Plan.
CHELSEA, MA—The City of Chelsea invites community members to attend the following eight public meetings to discuss major civic projects, housing health initiatives, cultural funding opportunities, long-term city planning, and more.
• ¡Pa’Lante, Onward! Open Office Hours: Thursday, September 17, 3–5 p.m. | City Hall, Room 305 (3rd Floor), 500 Broadway
City Manager Fidel Maltez invites the public to attend these open office hours as a way to share their thoughts on “Chelsea ¡Pa’Lante, Onward!”—the City’s first comprehensive master plan since 1970. The draft remains available for viewing at palante.chelseama.gov.
• Get the Lead Out Community Meeting: Thursday, September 17, 5:30–7 p.m. | Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way
The City of Chelsea and GreenRoots invite residents and Chelsea property owners to learn about ongoing efforts to replace toxic lead water pipes across Chelsea. Attendees can use neighborhood lead maps to check their homes, sign up for free water testing and pipe inspections, and learn how to get lead lines removed at no cost. The City will also provide details on its Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes program, which provides eligible property owners with funding to eliminate lead paint hazards in pre-1978 homes. Dinner, childcare, and interpretation will be provided. To learn more, visit www.chelseama.gov/lead.
• Planning Board Public Hearing on ¡Pa’Lante, Onward!: Tuesday, September 22, 6 p.m. | Chelsea City Council Chambers (3rd floor), City Hall, 500 Broadway, Chelsea
The public is invited to offer formal feedback to the Planning Board regarding “Chelsea ¡Pa’Lante, Onward!”—Chelsea’s first comprehensive master plan in 50 years. The draft remains available for public viewing at palante.chelseama.gov. Community members can also share their thoughts by emailing [email protected].
• Chelsea Cultural Council Grant Info Session: Tuesday, September 22, 6–8 p.m. | Chelsea Public Library Auditorium (garden level), 569 Broadway
The Chelsea Cultural Council is currently accepting applications for funding through its 2027 Local Cultural Council Grant Program and encourages those interested in applying to attend an in-person information session about the process. The deadline to submit an application is 11:59 p.m. on October 15. For more information, and to apply, visit www.chelseama.gov/ccc.
• Downtown Broadway Reconstruction Community Meeting: Wednesday, September 23, 6–8 p.m. | Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way
Learn about the second and final phase of the Re-Imagining Downtown Broadway project, which will beautify the downtown district and City Hall Plaza while improving safety on this vital roadway. Residents are encouraged to ask questions and review designs before construction begins in January 2027.
• 111 Eastern Ave Garage Project Community Meeting: Tuesday, September 29, 6 p.m. | Jordan’s Boys & Girls Club, 30 Willow Street
Community members are invited to learn about InterPark’s proposed parking structure at 111 Eastern Avenue. The project aims to relocate Logan Airport employee parking from Central Avenue to the new facility and move PreFlight operations to 270 Central Avenue, freeing up land for future redevelopment to strengthen Chelsea’s tax base. Food, interpretation, and childcare (for children ages 6+) will be provided.
• Eliminating Parking Minimums Community Meeting: Wednesday, September 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | La Colaborativa, 63 Sixth Street
Join a conversation about eliminating Chelsea’s parking requirements for new development—a key step in making housing easier & more affordable to build. Learn how this initiative supports our community’s needs, & why growth is necessary to keep Chelsea thriving.
• Eliminating Parking Minimums Community Meeting: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m. | GreenRoots, Suite 10 (3rd floor), 90 Everett Ave
Join a conversation about eliminating Chelsea’s parking requirements for new development—a key step in making housing easier and more affordable to build. Learn how this initiative supports our community’s needs, and why growth is necessary to keep Chelsea thriving.
Additional public meetings can be found by visiting www.chelseama.gov/calendar.
Questions about any of these meetings of initiatives can be directed to [email protected] or 617-466-4209.