Chelsea is slated to get approximately $2 million from a total of seven opioid settlements through Fiscal year 2038. At last week’s city council meeting, City Manager Fidel Maltez provided an update on those funds and how the city plans…
Author: Adam Swift
Accountability
Council passes resolution aiming to hold landlords responsible for subpar properties The city council passed a resolution aimed at ensuring accountability in property management at its meeting on Monday. The resolution asks the city to establish a good standing policy,…
City Council Honors Ned Keefe for Years of Service to Chelsea
Ned Keefe was honored by the city council on Monday night for his more than three decades of service to Chelsea, most notably as the deputy city manager. Keefe began working in the city’s department of planning and community development…
EPA Announces Lead Pipe Assistance Program for Chelsea
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced collaborations with and technical assistance at Chelsea City Hall last Friday for the cities of Chelsea, Fall River, Malden, Melrose, Revere, and Taunton to help identify lead pipes that are used to deliver drinking…
New Police Officers Sworn In, Two are Promoted
The city council held a special meeting Monday night to mark the promotion of two members of the Chelsea Police Department as well as the swearing in of xxx new officers. John Noftle was promoted to lieutenant, and David Delaney…
Council Wants Input on Potential Revolution Soccer Stadium Project
The possibility of a major league soccer stadium near the Encore Casino in Everett is still on the table, despite a legislative setback earlier in the summer. As such, the Chelsea City Council wants a seat at the table if…
Proposed Broadway Development Would add 30 Apartments
A developer is looking to expand a mixed-use development at 218-230 Broadway by adding additional floors to two buildings and adding an additional 30 residential units to the existing 18. The project would include eight affordable units, as well as…
Council Looks to Address Parking and Traffic Concerns
Several city councilors are taking steps to help better understand and address the myriad traffic and parking concerns in the city. At last week’s meeting, District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero introduced a motion requesting city officials take a closer look…
Council Wants to Take a Closer Look at Motorized Scooter Ordinances
The proliferation of motorized scooters has caused a number of safety concerns throughout the region. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Councilor-at-Large Leo Robinson requested the council hold a subcommittee meeting with Police Chief Keith Houghton to review and consider…
Gladys Vega recognized by Council for service to the community
For decades, Gladys Vega has been a leader in the community as the executive director of La Colaborativa, often stepping beyond the nonprofit’s mission to provide relief and assistance to anyone in need in Chelsea and its surrounding communities. On…