City officials are looking to increase the number of liquor licenses in Chelsea. Monday night, the City Council sent to subcommittee a draft of a home rule petition to the state legislature that would allow the city to issue 10…
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Charlestown Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl in Chelsea
A Charlestown man was sentenced Oct. 17 at federal court in Boston for distributing fentanyl out of a Chelsea apartment. Cruz Villar, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to three years in prison and five years…
Harbor House Marijuana Moves Closer to Finishing Permit Process
The owners of a flower warehouse at 80 Eastern Ave. will soon be selling a different kind of plant. Tuesday night, the Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan for a retail marijuana sales and cultivation facility for Jolo Can,…
Fowl Play: Council Votes to Allow Residents to Keep Two
You’re not going to write another story about the chickens, are you?, a City Councillor asked a reporter at a recent meeting. Well. Maybe one more story. Monday night, District 6 Councillor Giovanni Recupero won his fight to allow Chelsea…
Damali Vidot Receives Support from Allies Throughout Greater Boston Area
This past Thursday, Damali Vidot attended the Forum on Development and Displacement with fellow City Council candidates. Having served as Council President, Vidot has prioritized policies and discussions related to affordable housing for all Chelsea residents. Damali said, “the forum…
News Briefs
Lane Shifts Continue on Tobin Roadway configuration changes on Route 1 in Chelsea will continue during the overnight hours on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. Beginning Thursday night, October 24, Route 1 Northbound travel lanes will divert around a new…
City Hall Gallery’s Opening Reception
Make Your Way to Chelsea Day
There is only one place to be in Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 19: anywhere on Broadway, from Fifth Street to Fourth Street. The City of Chelsea is presenting “Chelsea Day,” and City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher invites residents of all…
Congresswoman Pressley Comes to Chelsea to Express Full Support for Council President Vidot
U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who shook up the political establishment with her victory in last November’s election, came to Chelsea last Thursday night to support the candidacy of Damali Vidot, who is seeking re-election to the Chelsea City Council. Pressley…