Council Passes $131.4 Million Budget
The City Budget will increase by 8.8 percent as a result, mostly, of school spending, but strong economic development growth in the…
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Back Pay Adds Up Big After Lengthy Contract Dispute
After years of negotiations, settling multiple union contracts brought relief to many in City government, though the financial aftermath proved less welcome…
Continue readingOrder on 10-mile Rule Strikes Out
A contentious public safety measure was ruled out of order by the City Council at Monday’s meeting without receiving any discussion. Last…
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Another Utility Box Turns into Art
City Manager Jay Ash stands alongside artists Nanda and Marc Rust (pictured), who completed a utility box painting at Polonia Park as…
Continue readingStopped in Its Tracks: Petruccelli and DiDomenico Adds to Chapter 91 Law Prohibiting Ethanol Shipments
During a late-night legislative session last week, Senator Anthony Petruccelli, alongside Chelsea Senator Sal DiDomenico and Senator Patricia Jehlen, secured an amendment…
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State 10-mile Rule Riles Council, Public Safety Officials
City Councillors have entered into a major behind-the-scenes controversy this week for an order filed Tuesday that calls for the City to…
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School Committee, Council Take Pay Increase After Debate
Following extensive deliberation and some internal disagreement, both the City Council and School Committee have voted to provide themselves with substantial pay…
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Ash Files $131 Million Budget for Review by City Council
An expansion of the Inspectional Services and Public Works Departments, more teachers and instructional support in the School Department, the preservation of…
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S&P Raises City’s Credit Grade to AA-
Local officials were ecstatic with the news that Standard & Poor’s had increased Chelsea’s credit rating to AA- last week – one…
Continue readingBe Sure to Vote Tuesday: Our Former Congressman Ed Markey is a Candidate for U.S. Senate
For the second time in the span of a few years, Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to elect a United State…
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