At least two city councilors are sick of getting parking tickets while trying to conduct business at City Hall. During Monday night’s council meeting, councilors Enio Lopez and Giovanni Recupero introduced an order requesting the Traffic and Parking Commission issue…
Author: Adam Swift
Water, Sewer, Trash Rate Hikes Expected
Chelsea residents can expect to see a hike in their water, sewer, and trash bills in the new fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Average residential homeowners can expect an increase of less than 2.5 percent on their combined…
Council To Have Input on Clerk Job Description
The entire City Council will have input on the job description a special subcommittee has drafted for hiring a new clerk to the council. Earlier this spring, Paul Casino, who has served as the council clerk for more than a…
City Manager Addresses Park Department Request
The city can address issues with park maintenance within its current structure, although City Manager Thomas Ambrosino said it is something his administration needs to better address. Last week, the city council held a subcommittee meeting to discuss District 6…
City Manager Seeking Funds for Restoration of Railroad Quiet Zone
Chelsea residents may soon be able to get a little more peace and quiet near the city’s railroad crossings. The City Council is moving toward approving funding to restore the Quiet Zone at Chelsea railroad crossings, which will include the…
Fiesta Shows Seeks Return to Eastern Avenue
Despite some concerns about the site, last week the Licensing Commission approved an amusement license for the long-running Fiesta Shows Carnival to return to 295 Eastern Ave. from June 9 through June 19. “Fiesta shows has been coming to Chelsea…
Funding Sought for Full Implementation of Police Body Camera Program
The city is preparing to move ahead with full implementation of a body camera program for the Chelsea Police Department. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is seeking approval of the use of free cash from the city council to help pay…
City Council Approves Pay Raise
The City Council voted 8-2 to double the council salaries, from $14,000 to $28,000 on Monday night. The salary increase, the first for the council in eight years, goes into effect when the next City Council takes office in 2024.…
Robinson Disputes Council Clerk Search Process
The search for a new clerk to the City Council is underway, but Councilor-At-Large Leo Robinson continues to state that he believes the search process violates the city charter. At the April 25 council meeting, longtime clerk Paul Casino submitted…
Proposed City Budget Includes New Positions
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is proposing a municipal budget just north of $212 million for Fiscal Year 2023. On the city side, the budget calls for 13 new positions, including four new police officers and a full-time election commissioner. The…