There could soon be more affordable home ownership opportunities in Chelsea, thanks to a change in the proposed development of the former Salvation Army building on Broadway. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino updated the council…
Author: Adam Swift
Council Approves Making One-Way Broadway Permanent
The City Council approved making the One-Way Broadway shared bike and bus lane pilot program permanent at its Monday night meeting. The pilot program was approved in 2020, and includes one lane of vehicular traffic with a shared bike/bus lane…
Latest Conservation Commission Meeting Rescheduled
Tuesday night’s Conservation Commission was canceled due to some technical issues. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place by Zoom Tuesday, but due to IT issues at City Hall, had to be rescheduled, according to Director of Land Use…
Residents Mostly Support Bus Lane on Broadway
The One-Way Broadway, which includes one lane of vehicular traffic and a shared bus and bike lane on Broadway between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue, will continue for now. Prior to the City Council’s summer recess, Council President Roy Avellaneda…
Council Makes Second Offer for Administrative Assistant
The City Council unanimously approved offering the position of administrative assistant to the council to Chelsea resident Nancy Lopez at Monday night’s meeting. The council initially offered the position to Marilyn Ingles Guzman at a special meeting in August, but…
ZBA Holds Initial Hearing on Eastern Avenue Warehouse Facility
The years-long plan to develop a nearly 19-acre industrial parcel at 295 Eastern Ave. are now coming before city boards for approvals. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its initial public hearing Tuesday night on 295 Eastern Chelsea, LLC’s plans…
Residents mostly support bus lane on Broadway
The One-Way Broadway, which includes one lane of vehicular traffic and a shared bus and bike lane on Broadway between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue, will continue for now. Prior to the City Council’s summer recess, Council President Roy Avellaneda…
Council makes second offer for administrative assistant
The City Council unanimously approved offering the position of administrative assistant to the council to Chelsea resident Nancy Lopez at Monday night’s meeting. The council initially offered the position to Marilyn Ingles Guzman at a special meeting in August, but…
ZBA holds initial hearing on Eastern Avenue warehouse facility
The years-long plan to develop a nearly 19-acre industrial parcel at 295 Eastern Ave. are now coming before city boards for approvals. The Zoning Board of Appeals held its initial public hearing Tuesday night on 295 Eastern Chelsea, LLC’s plans…
Garcia Wins Democratic State Representative Primary
Two city councilors are set to square off in the race for State Representative in the 11th Suffolk District. District 5 Councilor Judith Garcia won a three-way race against Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson and School Committee member Roberto Jimenez-Rivera in Tuesday’s…