The city can address issues with park maintenance within its current structure, although City Manager Thomas Ambrosino said it is something his administration needs to better address. Last week, the city council held a subcommittee meeting to discuss District 6…
Author: Adam Swift
City Manager Seeking Funds for Restoration of Railroad Quiet Zone
Chelsea residents may soon be able to get a little more peace and quiet near the city’s railroad crossings. The City Council is moving toward approving funding to restore the Quiet Zone at Chelsea railroad crossings, which will include the…
Fiesta Shows Seeks Return to Eastern Avenue
Despite some concerns about the site, last week the Licensing Commission approved an amusement license for the long-running Fiesta Shows Carnival to return to 295 Eastern Ave. from June 9 through June 19. “Fiesta shows has been coming to Chelsea…
Funding Sought for Full Implementation of Police Body Camera Program
The city is preparing to move ahead with full implementation of a body camera program for the Chelsea Police Department. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is seeking approval of the use of free cash from the city council to help pay…
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…
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…
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…