Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union, announces that Metro has embarked upon major strategic investments in technology, physical locations and talent. These ambitious developments are part of a deliberate strategy to prepare for continuing and projected business…
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DA Rollins Releases Comprehensive Policy Memo
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins this evening announced the release of a 65-page policy memo that defines her bold vision for her office and provides specific instructions to her staff on handling the low-level, non-violent offenses that she pledged…
Black History Month
Harolyn Bowden, Chelsea Black Community (CBC) President Joan Cromwell (center), and Kanen Smith (far right/partially out of frame) dance to the drumming of Noel Staples and Nurudafina Abena during the Black History Month Trailblazers ceremony. The original celebration last month…
Night Shift to Add Coffee Roasting to Chelsea Headquarters
Night Shift Brewery announced this week that it is venturing beyond beer and into the coffee market – and they plan to roast their coffee in Chelsea. Co-Founder Michael Oxton said the company will have equipment installed at their Chelsea…
Chelsea Viaduct Project to Begin on April 1
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the Department will be rehabilitating the surface of the Tobin Bridge and complete required maintenance to improve the structure which will require lane closures and result in significant traffic impacts on the Tobin…
Broadway Affordable Housing Project Back Before ZBA
A revised affordable housing development at the corner of Broadway and Clinton Street is back before City boards, and now it features fewer units with all at affordable rates. Late last year, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) narrowly denied…
Council Calls for Administration to Draft Strategies in Lieu of Parking Study
The City Council has asked that City Manager Tom Ambrosino use the next month to figure out some new parking strategies for the city instead of spending a hefty sum on a major Parking Study. Ambrosino said the Council had…
Top 100
The City released the 2018 payroll figures for the City of Chelsea this week. The top earner was once again Chief Brian Kyes at $230,344, as per his recent contract. For the police earners, much of the gross salary listed…
News Briefs
YOUTH COMMISSION The City of Chelsea is accepting applications for its Youth Commission. Members of the Youth Commission will advise and assist the City Council, the School Committee, and the City Manager in the development of policies, programs, and delivery…
Boston to Install Dedicated Bus Lane on North Washington Street, Helps 111 Riders
In a move that could dramatically reduce the commute times for Chelsea 111 bus riders, the City of Boston announced they are planning on installing a dedicated bus lane on North Washington Street from Causeway to Haymarket – a key…