City Councillors unanimously approved a four-year working contract for new City Manager Tom Ambrosino that will pay him a salary of $170,000 per year – just a few thousand less than former City Manager Jay Ash made at his departure.…
Author: Seth Daniel
Ambrosino Chosen to be Next Chelsea City Manager in 8-3 Vote on First Ballot
Former Revere Mayor Tom Ambrosino has crossed the Chelsea line and become the new Chelsea City Manager – winning out Monday night in an 8-3 vote of the City Council during the first round of voting. He faced former Portland…
Suit and Tie Strip Club To Be At Commission Tuesday
The Chelsea License Commission will be the focus of a lot of attention on Tuesday night, June 16, when the will have a public hearing for the proposed upscale strip club proposed by Phantom Ventures for the old King Arthur’s…
What do Schweitzer and Bach have in Common? They’ll Both play a Part in the Chelsea Art Walk
Bob Boulrice likes to wear hats, and he’s a man who wears many hats at the same time. The Chelsea City Treasurer in his past time is an avid gardner and a voracious reader, but yet another hat he wears…
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THE CHELSEA REVOLUTION IS TELEVISED, AND HAS SOME COOL SHIRTS Damali Vidot, who is leading the campaign to look at getting a ballot question put to the voters this November concerning bringing back a mayoral form of government, appeared at…
First City Manager Vote to Come Monday Amidst Council Unrest
The first vote for the City Manager position – a process that has come down to two finalists – will come on Monday night following a whirlwind of activity this Saturday when the Council will hold a community input meeting…
Chelsea ArtWalk Gets Boost in Hiring Coordinator
The Chelsea ArtWalk organizers took a big step this year in calling in coordinator Jordy Brazo to help bring the event together and market it within the city and outside of the city. The walk, which takes place on June…
CHS Valedictorian Finishes the Race Strong
In talking with Chelsea High School (CHS) Valedictorian Sara Beqo about her career at the high school, it readily becomes clear that sports have made a strong impression on her life, and will continue to do so throughout the rest…
Large Development Proposed for French Club
Some 60 units of affordable housing are being proposed this week by The Neighborhood Developers in a $13 million five-story building that would occupy the French Naturalization Club at the end of Spencer Street. The property is owned by TND…
And Then There Were Two:City Manager Finalists Revealed
The City Manager Screening Committee announced that two finalists, former Revere Mayor Tom Ambrosino and former Portland (ME) City Manager Mark Rees, have been chosen for consideration to be the next Chelsea city manager. In a late Thursday meeting, which…