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,…
Author: Adam Swift
Police Make Several Arrests Over Past Week
The past week has been a busy one for the Chelsea Police Department. On Thursday, July 7, local and state police arrested four men on drugs and weapons charges. With the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police STOP and Violent…
Proposal for Pot Shop Withdrawn
The proponent for a retail marijuana establishment on Broadway withdrew his application for the project at Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in the face of uncertainty about the condition of the property at 307 Broadway and the property…
ZBA Approves Variances for 11-Story Research Building
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the variances and special permit for the construction of an 11-story research and development building at the Floramo’s Restaurant site at 213 Everett Avenue on Tuesday night. However, the approvals do not necessarily…
Chelsea Superintendent Looks Ahead to New School Year
While most Chelsea students are just getting into the swing of enjoying their summer break, there is little rest for school administrators. Earlier this week, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta reflected on the past school year and looked ahead…
Ride Share Fees Approved for Road Projects
Thanks to nearly half a million Lyft and Uber rides originating in Chelsea in 2021, the city now has an additional $50,000 for its streets and sidewalks improvement plan. At its most recent meeting, the City Council approved the appropriation…
Planning Board Backs Visitor Parking Pass Ordinance Change
The Planning Board unanimously voiced its support last week for a zoning amendment that will allow residents prohibited from obtaining residential parking stickers to obtain visitor parking passes. The proposed zoning change was initially brought up by Planning Board member…
Planning Board Denies Approval for Retail Marijuana Dispensary
A retail marijuana facility proposed for 307 Broadway will have to find a new location. Last week, the Planning Board voted not to approve the site plan and special permit recommendations for Concrete Garden, Inc. The issue wasn’t with the…
Planning Board Approves Site Plan for 11-Story Research Building
An 11-story research and development building on the current site of Floramo’s Restaurant may only be the beginning of a larger research and development cluster on Everett Avenue. Last week, the Planning Board approved the major site plan review for…
City Manager Addresses Park and Dog Issues
New signage and increased police patrols are coming to city parks, according to City Manager Thomas Ambrosino. District 4 Councilor Enio Lopez and District 6 Councilor Giovanni Recupero requested the city manager look into ways to help make city parks…