The school district’s commitment to increasing diversity in its hiring is paying off. At last week’s School Committee meeting, human resources director Christine Lee and district equity officer Dr. Aaron Jennings gave an update on how the schools have worked…
Author: Adam Swift
Subcommittee Gives Ambrosino High Marks
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino got high marks from the City Council’s city manager review subcommittee on Monday night, recommending a three-percent cost of living raise for each of the two years remaining on his contract. Ambrosino signed a five-year contract…
City Gets Good News on Budget
The city will not have to dip into its free cash reserve in order to balance the $196 million Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Last week, the City Council approved City Manager Thomas Ambrosino’s request to reduce the use of free…
Council Approves Sale of Salvation Army Building
The City Council recently gave its approval to the proposed sale of the former Salvation Army building at 440 Broadway to the Traggorth Companies for the development of affordable housing. The city purchased the property several years ago for $1.3…
Councillor Asks City to Increase Number of Polling Locations
Low voter turnout, especially in municipal elections, isn’t unique to Chelsea, but District 6 Councillor Giovanni Recupero is among the councillors urging his colleagues to look at ways to increase voter turnout in the city. Recupero is asking the City…
Effort to Rescind New District Maps Struck Down
A move to rescind the redistricting maps approved by the City Council at its Nov. 15 failed on a procedural vote Monday night. Councillors Yamir Rodriguez, Judith Garcia, Damali Vidot, Giovanni Recupero, and Enio Lopez introduced the order to rescind…
Schools Move Forward With Plan to Spend Federal COVID Relief Funds
The school district is moving forward with its plans for the use of nearly $21 million in federal Covid relief funds through the fall of 2024. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta and Finance…
Chelsea Could Be in Line for New Liquor Licenses
More people in Chelsea could mean more liquor licenses for the city. “Based on new census numbers, we’re likely to have a significant number of new liquor licenses available,” said Stephon Treadway, the city’s municipal hearing officer. Treadway said the…
Teachers, Parents Raise Concerns Over Class-Size
Chelsea teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents expressed concerns about class sizes in the city’s schools during last week’s School Committee meeting. A need for more paraprofessional help, as well as large classes in English Language Learner (ELL) classrooms were among the…
Council Approves Tax Shift, Residential Exemption
Owners of condominiums, one-, and two-family homes should see a decrease on their tax bills next year, while owners of three-family homes will see a very slight increase. Monday night, the City Council unanimously adopted the minimum residential tax factor…