Getting business done online should be a lot easier for residents using the City of Chelsea’s revamped website. Last week, the city unveiled the new municipal website at chelseama.gov, a move that has been in the works for some time,…
Author: Adam Swift
Commission Approves All Alcohol License for Pearl Street Coffee House
Tired of waiting for state action on a home-rule petition that would allow the city to issue a certain amount of liquor licenses by a request for proposals process, the Licensing Commission voted last week to issue an all-alcohol license…
Local, Federal Funds Earmarked for Mill Creek Projects
Mill Creek is Chelsea’s largest salt marsh habitat, and for years, it has also been the most polluted water body in the Mystic River Watershed. But the tide looks to be turning for Mill Creek, thanks to the city’s partnerships…
Changes Could Be on the Way for CHS Attendance Policy
After a number of meetings with students, staff, and families, a change is on the way for Chelsea High’s attendance policy. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta announced that a new policy will be…
Superintendent Gets New Five-Year Contract
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta shouldn’t be leaving Chelsea any time soon. Last week, the School Committee unanimously approved a new contract for Abeyta that runs through June 30, 2028. The new contract pays Abeyta $215,000 per year, with…
Garcia Wins State Rep. Seat
Chelsea has a new voice in the State House. Democrat Judith Garcia defeated fellow City Councilor Todd Taylor in Tuesday’s state election to become the new state representative in the 11th Suffolk District. After being split into two districts for…
Council Approves Congress Avenue Land Donation
It was a big night for increasing the amount of greenspace in Chelsea at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The council unanimously approved the donation of land at 212 Congress Avenue that will be used for public green and park…
Council Getting Ready To Consider At-Large Applications
The City Council won’t lack for choices when it comes to finding a replacement for former Councilor-At-Large Roy Avellaneda, who resigned from his position earlier this fall. Monday night, the council agreed to hold a subcommittee on conference meeting in…
State Election this Tuesday
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday for the state election. In addition to a number of contested statewide races on the ballot, the big race locally is for 11th Suffolk District State Representative between two…
City receives state grants for Broadway projects
The city received some good news in its efforts to revitalize Broadway and the downtown. Chelsea was recently notified that it is receiving a $4 million grant from the state’s MassWorks Infrastructure Program to help finance a major infrastructure program…