It’s back to the drawing board for a proposed condominium development at 51 Library St. Property owner Pedro Florentino withdrew a proposal to knock down the existing garage and single-family home structures in order to build a three-floor, five-unit condominium…
Author: Adam Swift
Virtual Forum Hosts Democratic Rep Candidates
The three Democratic candidates for State Representative for the newly formed 11th Suffolk District, representing Chelsea and part of Everett, laid out the cases for their election at a virtual forum hosted by Our Revolution Massachusetts on Tuesday night. City…
September Dates Announced for Carnival
The Fiesta Shows carnival is returning to Chelsea, but it will be a little later in the season this year. Last week, the Licensing Commission approved letting the carnival operate from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11 at the Chelsea Commons…
Licensing Commission Reaches Compromise With Bar La Cueva on New Closing Hours
Bar La Cueva on Broadway will be able to stay open a little later, but the Licensing Commission wants to make sure the bar remains a good neighbor in the largely residential district near 802 Broadway. Prior to the pandemic,…
Police Make Several Arrests Over Past Week
The past week has been a busy one for the Chelsea Police Department. On Thursday, July 7, local and state police arrested four men on drugs and weapons charges. With the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police STOP and Violent…
Proposal for Pot Shop Withdrawn
The proponent for a retail marijuana establishment on Broadway withdrew his application for the project at Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in the face of uncertainty about the condition of the property at 307 Broadway and the property…
ZBA Approves Variances for 11-Story Research Building
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the variances and special permit for the construction of an 11-story research and development building at the Floramo’s Restaurant site at 213 Everett Avenue on Tuesday night. However, the approvals do not necessarily…
Chelsea Superintendent Looks Ahead to New School Year
While most Chelsea students are just getting into the swing of enjoying their summer break, there is little rest for school administrators. Earlier this week, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta reflected on the past school year and looked ahead…
Ride Share Fees Approved for Road Projects
Thanks to nearly half a million Lyft and Uber rides originating in Chelsea in 2021, the city now has an additional $50,000 for its streets and sidewalks improvement plan. At its most recent meeting, the City Council approved the appropriation…
Planning Board Backs Visitor Parking Pass Ordinance Change
The Planning Board unanimously voiced its support last week for a zoning amendment that will allow residents prohibited from obtaining residential parking stickers to obtain visitor parking passes. The proposed zoning change was initially brought up by Planning Board member…