With the development of the former Forbes Lithograph campus in limbo, City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is requesting the City Council approve using almost $300,000 in free cash for safety measures on the parcel. On Monday night, the council’s finance subcommittee…
Author: Adam Swift
Free Cash Could Pave Way for Independent Logan Noise Study
The City Council’s long-stated desire for an independent noise study of air traffic from Logan Airport could soon be a reality. City Manager Thomas Ambrosino is proposing the council approve using $147,000 in recently certified free cash for a Georgia…
Traffic Commission Considers Plans for Several Problem Areas
The Traffic and Parking Commission is close to approving potential solutions for traffic concerns raised by residents in two areas in the city, and is taking up concerns on Franklin Street raised by two city councilors. At Tuesday’s meeting, Director…
Chelsea Undertakes Public Zoning Forums
The city has begun a series of four public forums to gather input on changes to the Chelsea zoning ordinance. The first meeting was held on Tuesday, March 29, with city officials, consultants, and partners giving the background of zoning…
Funding of Hope: Pressley Celebrates Federal Funds for La Colaborativa Workforce Program
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley said she always gets a little emotional whenever she runs into La Colaborativa Executive Director Gladys Vega. Last Thursday, March 24, there was plenty of reason for both the 7th District Congresswoman and Vega to get emotional.…
New Chelsea High Principal Comes from Somerville School
Obed Morales, currently the principal at the East Somerville K-8 Community School, will be the next principal at Chelsea High School. The Chelsea school department announced the appointment this week, and Morales will take the reins at Chelsea High on…
School Committee Approves 2022-23 School Budget
The School Committee approved a nearly $119 million budget for the 2022-23 school year at its meeting on Thursday, March 24. The school budget is about $9.7 million over the current school year’s budget, with the influx in new funds…
Council Looks to Strengthen Rules for Chamber Decorum
The City Council’s rules and regulations subcommittee is looking at amending two council rules that will help ensure greater safety and decorum within the council chambers. Councillors Todd Taylor and Calvin Brown made suggestions to amend two council rules at…
Council Looks to Strengthen Rules for Chamber Decorum
The City Council’s rules and regulations subcommittee is looking at amending two council rules that will help ensure greater safety and decorum within the council chambers. Councillors Todd Taylor and Calvin Brown made suggestions to amend two council rules at…
Home Rule Petition for Development Fees Moves Forward
The City Council unanimously approved a home rule petition that would set linkage fees to mitigate the impact of development in the city at Monday night’s meeting. The petition will now move forward to the local legislative delegation, who will…