Several residents who live near a proposed 66-unit affordable housing development on Cottage Street are concerned the project will be too big for the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Developers (TND) were before the Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday night seeking special…
Author: Adam Swift
Residents Asked To Report Rodent Issues
Growing rat populations have been an issue in urban areas across the country, and Chelsea is no exception. City officials are asking residents to report any rat and rodent activity in their neighborhoods and providing information on how they can…
Funding Available for Downtown Business Improvements
The city has launched a new round of funding for its Storefront Improvement Program. The program provides direct grant funding for small businesses in the downtown for storefront improvements, focusing on lighting, awnings, and signage upgrades. The effort stems from…
Planning Board Makes Quick Work of Agenda
The big item on the agenda for Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting was continued to the August 23 meeting. The Neighborhood Developers (TND) are proposing a 66-unit affordable housing apartment development at 170 Cottage Street, but the developers requested the…
Chelsea Signs Onto National Reproductive Rights Letter
Chelsea is one of 15 cities and counties across the state that has issued a public letter to the heads of three federal agencies urging them to take immediate steps to ensure that their departments do non play any role…
TND To Appear Before Planning Board Next Week
Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, August 2. When the board meets next week, it will hold a hearing on a major site plan review for a 66-unit affordable housing proposal at 170 Cottage St. by The…
Library Street Condo Development Goes Back to Drawing Board
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…
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,…