On Wednesday, the Baker-Polito Administration joined with City of Chelsea officials to celebrate the 2,400th tree planted under the Commonwealth’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program in the community and highlight the importance of trees within local communities. “It is a…
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Senate Approves Nero’s Law
Senator DiDomenico is proud to co-sponsor and join his colleagues in passing S.2573, An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners, also known as Nero’s Law. This legislation ensures that law enforcement officers’ K-9 partners receive life-saving medical attention and transport if injured in the…
City of Chelsea Holds Veterans Day Ceremony
City Council Approves Redistricting Map
The new redistricting map approved by the City Council brings some big changes to two of the city’s eight districts, while leaving the boundaries of six fairly consistent to the current map. The council voted 7-3-1 to approve an amended…
‘Paw-Raid’ Walk for Dogs and Humans
Larger Apartment Buildings Will Bear Brunt of Fy22 Property Tax Increases
Owners of four-plus unit apartment buildings look like they will take the brunt of property tax increases for the coming year. For owners of condominiums, one-, two-, and three-family homes, however, the news is better, and they can expect to…
Power Requests a Recount
District 8 candidate Maria Belen Power requested a recount in the Nov. 2 election, and after having the necessary signatures certified, that recount will take place Saturday at 8 a.m. at Chelsea City Hall. Power finished second in the election,…
Two Community Preservation Requests Approved by City Council
The Chelsea Community Preservation Committee is recommending the City Council approve two grants for grants from the Community Preservation Fund. At its October meeting, the CPC recommended the approval of $250,000 for roof and water damage repairs to the Governor…
Cary Square Bus Stop Could Be on the Move Again
For nearly six month, the city’s Traffic and Parking Commission has been in discussions with the public and the MBTA about the relocation of a bus stop at Cary Square in front of 158 Washington Ave. At last week’s meeting,…
Chelsea Mourns the Loss of Lifelong Resident Charles F. Lanzillo Sr.
Chelsea residents fondly remembered Charles F. “Honey” Lanzillo Sr. during a memorial observance at the Welsh Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass at the Saint Rose Church last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Lanzillo, a member of the Greatest Generation who…