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…
Author: Adam Swift
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…
Officials Open New Veterans Housing in Chelsea
State and federal leaders cut the ribbon at new Veterans Home in Chelsea community care facility By Adam Swift There were big names on hand from the State House and Washington, DC last Friday for a ribbon cutting at the…
Chelsea Deputy Superintendent Named to Top Job in Melrose
Deputy Superintendent of Schools Adam Deleidi has been selected to lead the Melrose public school department. At last week’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi Abeyta announced that Deleidi was leaving the Chelsea school district in June to…
Traffic Commission Looking At Issues on Pearl and Essex Streets
The Traffic and Parking Commission voted against a request from District 6 City Councilor Giovanni Recupero to install a stop sign at the intersection of Pearl and Essex streets at last week’s meeting. However, commission members agreed that something should…
New City Manager Proposes Office Reorganization
Incoming City Manager Fidel Maltez is looking to reorganize the office when he begins his new position in January. Monday night, current City Manager Ned Keefe requested that the City Council authorize new positions in the office that will expand…
Council Keeping Eye on Casino Property
Plans for a new 25,000-seat soccer stadium in Everett across from the Encore Casino look to be on hold for the immediate future, but Chelsea officials want to make sure the city has a seat at the table if any…
Council Approves Raise, Five-Year Term for Clerk
While there was some debate about an unfinished subcommittee conference, the City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to appoint Clifford Cunningham to a five-year term as the Clerk to the City Council and approved a pay raise of just…
Federal Grant Will Help in Restoration of Mill Creek
The city recently received a federal grant that will help pay for the restoration of Mill Creek. The $428,000 grant from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) was secured under the leadership of the Chelsea City Council in conjunction…
City and Partners Help Migrants Gain Workforce Authorization
The city is taking a unique approach to make sure some of the recently arriving migrants can more quickly and efficiently gain work authorization through the state. “The state shelter system has been at capacity due to widespread housing instability…