City Councillor-at-Large Roberto Jimenez-Rivera was sworn in as the new Council President for 2026 at Monday night’s inaugural event for the council and the school committee. District 3 Councilor Norieliz DeJesus, who has served as council president for the past…
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Ana Hernandez sworn in as school committee chair
Ana Hernandez was the unanimous selection for school committee chair for the new year at Monday night’s inaugural ceremony for 2026. Hernandez was officially sworn in, along with fellow school committee members Shawn O’Regan, Jonathan Gomez-Pereira, Katherine Cabral, Sarah Neville,…
Leo Robinson offers remarks at city inaugural
City Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson, the dean of the council as its longest-serving member, offered some short remarks looking to the future of Chelsea at the beginning of Monday night’s inaugural ceremony. “The city of Chelsea has experienced a lot of…
Planning Board gets update on West Chelsea development plans
The city is continuing to look at how it can best spur responsible development in West Chelsea. At the December planning board meeting, planning and land use administrator Will Cecio provided an update on potential redevelopment opportunities in West Chelsea,…
Master plan moves into new phase
Chelsea Pa’Lante, Chelsea Onward – the city’s comprehensive master plan – is moving into its second phase. City Manager Fidel Maltez updated the city council on the long-awaited master plan this week. Chelsea Pa’Lante represents the first comprehensive master planning…
Report highlights new sports department’s achievements
The work of Athletic and Sports Tourism Director Charlie Giuffrida has exceeded expectations and delivered upon the city council’s vision of the position, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. This week, Maltez shared the annual report developed by Giuffrida to…
No council vote on fish processing buffer zone amendment
A proposed zoning amendment to create a 300-foot buffer zone between seafood processing and packaging facilities and residential uses will not be moving forward this year. District 7 Councilor Manuel Teshe introduced the motion earlier this year following the debate…
Report highlights new sports department’s achievements
The work of Athletic and Sports Tourism Director Charlie Giuffrida has exceeded expectations and delivered upon the city council’s vision of the position, according to City Manager Fidel Maltez. This week, Maltez shared the annual report developed by Giuffrida to…
Maltez touts success of Chelsea electricity aggregation program
The city’s community electricity aggregation program, Chelsea Electricity Choice, continues to deliver exceptional value for the city’s residents and small businesses, according to Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez. “Since the launch of Chelsea Electricity Choice in June 2024, the program…
City proposes affordable housing pilot program
The city is exploring a new affordable housing pilot program on Heard Street. City Manager Fidel Maltez said the six-unit residential property at 55 Heard St. presents an opportunity for Chelsea to expand deeply affordable, family-sized housing in the community.…