The City Council held its annual joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss the school district’s proposed $132 million school budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The budget is about $14 million above the current school year’s budget, thanks in…
Author: Adam Swift
City Councilors Push for More Access to Subcommittee Meetings
Televising the City Council’s subcommittee meetings will help make the governmental process more transparent, and could potentially enhance civic engagement, according to several councilors. At Monday night’s meeting, councilors Damali Vidot, Norieliz DeJesus, and Todd Taylor filed a motion requesting…
Council Votes To Approve Parking Passes at City Hall for Councilors
A vote to allow parking passes at City Hall for City Councilors revolved around whether it would create a special privilege for the elected officials, or if it would make it easier for the councilors to conduct business for their…
Betz Promoted to Police Captain at City Council Meeting
David Betz was promoted to captain by Police Chief Keith Houghton at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Betz leads the department’s Criminal Investigation Division. “I’m proud to have a colleague, a dear friend, someone who is one of the brightest…
Increased Enforcement for Illegally Parked Commercial Vehicles Wanted
Parking is always going to be a major issue within the bustling confines of Chelsea. But several City Councilors said they believe the issue is not helped any by the number of hitch trailers and commercial vehicles that have been…
State Officials Address Lead Issues at Tobin Bridge
A packed house heard the latest on plans for the Tobin Bridge and efforts to contain falling lead paint chips from the structure from some high ranking state officials at GreenRoots members meeting late last week. New state transportation secretary…
Council Approves City Manager Profile
The timeline to select a new city manager is a little clearer, following the City Council’s vote to adopt a six-page profile for the position at a special meeting held Tuesday night. The document sets the expectations, qualifications, and guidance…
Chelsea Students Shine on AP Exams
Chelsea High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) scores are one indication that the district is rebounding strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest results released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show Chelsea High School students outperforming their counterparts…
Council To Vote on City Manager Job Posting Soon
The city is almost ready to officially advertise for the vacant City Manager position. At Monday night’s meeting, the council voted to review the job description created by UMass-Boston’s Collins Center in subcommittee before moving forward with the posting. The…
Traffic Comm. Schedules Public Hearing for Clark Avenue Proposal
The Traffic and Parking Commission will hold a public hearing on making a portion of Clark Avenue a one-way street, although city officials stated there may not be much of a need to make a change to the road. Earlier…