Several city councilors would like more information about the financial commitment to the Bluebikes program in Chelsea. At last week’s council meeting, City Manager Fidel Maltez provided information about the regional Bluebikes program, which allows the rental of the bikes…
Author: Adam Swift
School budget hearing rescheduled due to heavy turnout
The city hall chambers were filled beyond capacity for a school committee public hearing on the school budget last Thursday, March 12. Students, staff, and teachers crowded into every available space of the room while school committee members tried to…
City manager provides info on snow melter purchase
Between Chelsea’s narrow streets and the stormiest winter in almost a decade, the issue of how to dispose of snow was at the forefront of many people’s minds this year. Earlier this year, the city council submitted an order asking…
Council looks to address snow removal concerns
City councilors want to look at ways the city can hold landlords of larger developments responsible for snow removal. At Monday night’s meeting, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a motion asking that the city manager work with relevant departments…
Maltez touts the ‘Chelsea Way’ in State of the City address
The city of Chelsea has faced a number of challenges over the past year, but the state of the city remains strong, City Manager Fidel Maltez said on Monday night. Maltez delivered the annual State of the City address in…
HR presentation highlights school diversity hiring
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta and the district administration have emphasized hiring a diverse workforce for the schools over the past half-dozen years. At last week’s school committee meeting, human resources Director Christine Lee highlighted the school department’s diversity…
Council considers funding transparency system
The city council is looking at ways to better track how organizations receiving city funding use that money. Monday night, Council Vice President Norieliz DeJesus introduced a motion asking that the city manager work with relevant departments to develop and…
Jimenez-Rivera sworn in as new council president for 2026
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…
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…