City Hall Archives - Chelsea Massachusetts

Two Orders on the Table for Chelsea’s Older Residents

September 6, 2026

A Home Rule Petition would exempt income-eligible senior homeowners from property tax entirely. A second order asks for an anti-displacement plan for…

The Council Discussed an Open Meeting Complaint Behind Closed Doors

September 6, 2026

On July 8 the Sub-Committee on Conference went into executive session to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint and never reconvened. The…

11 Percent: Who Actually Voted in Chelsea on September 1

September 6, 2026

2,152 of 20,302 registered voters cast a ballot in the state primary. Here is what Chelsea decided, which races were never contested,…

Chelsea Wants to Delete the Receivership From Its Charter

September 6, 2026

A proposed charter change would strike the last reference to the receiver, eleven days before the city gathers to mark 35 years…

Prattville Councillor Bob Bishop Won’t Seek Re-Election : Crowded Field Takes Shape as Candidates Pull Papers for…

July 18, 2019

This week, Prattville City Councillor Bob Bishop announced he will not pursue re-election for a second term, opening up the District 1…

Zoning Board Denies Spencer Ave. Project in Surprisingly Close Vote

July 12, 2019

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted 2-2 on Tuesday night to reject a special permit and variance request for an eight-unit,…

‘People of Chelsea’ Exhibit Now Underway at City Hall

July 12, 2019

On Monday evening, local photographer Darlene DeVita unveiled “People of Chelsea” at Chelsea City Hall. The display consisted of black-and-white portraits taken…