Norieliz DeJesus was unanimously selected as the new City Council President at Tuesday night’s special council meeting and inaugural event. DeJesus takes the baton from outgoing Council President Leo Robinson, the longest-tenured member on the council. District 1 Councilor Todd…
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Chelsea receives state Housing Choice funds
Chelsea recently received $100,000 through the state’s Housing Choice program. The state funds will be used to advance Phase 2 of the West Chelsea Economic Development Plan. “The City is seeking to thoughtfully plan new climate resilient development opportunities in…
City seeking new Housing and Community Development Director
Alex Train, who helped oversee a host of economic development, housing, and other initiatives as the city’s Director of Housing and Community Development, left his position for a new job at the end of 2023. “Over a nine year tenure,…
Maltez sworn in as new city manager
Fidel Maltez was sworn in as Chelsea’s new City Manager on Tuesday night. There was an added sense of ceremony to this year’s inaugural at City Hall, as Maltez joined the the City Council and School Committee to celebrate the…
DiDomenico Updates City Council On Potential Everett Soccer Stadium
State Senator Sal DiDomenico appeared before the City Council’s subcommittee on conference last week to clarify the process for a potential soccer stadium for the New England Revolution across from the Encore Casino in Everett. “I requested this so (DiDomenico)…
CBC has a New Home on Washington Ave.
After more than a decade, Chelsea Black Community finally has a home to call its own. On Thursday, Dec. 14, city officials, residents, and CBC members gathered to cut the ribbon for the nonprofit’s new offices at 56 Washington Ave.…
City Council Honors Outgoing Members
It was a bittersweet meeting for the City Council on Monday night, as four departing members were honored for their time in office. Damali Vidot, Judith Garcia, and Enio Lopez all first came to office in a historic 2015 election…
ZBA Denies New Permit Extension Request for Forbes Project
The Forbes development plan remains in limbo. Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request from the owners and potential developers of the Forbes property to extend the previously granted special permit for the project for one year.…
ZBA Grants Special Permit For Veterans’ Home Development
The ZBA approved the special permit for the public-private Veterans’ Home in Chelsea redevelopment project at its regular meeting last week. The presentation before the ZBA was essentially the same that has come before the Planning Board and the ZBA…
Emergency Management Department Nears Completion of Evacuation Plan
Over the past several years, some city councilors have been calling for a detailed emergency evacuation plan for Chelsea. That plan should be complete early next year, according to Emergency Management Director Steve Staffier. Staffier said there are several plans…