City Council Wants to Look at In-house Municipal Trash Collection
The possibility exists that trash and recycling collection in Chelsea could someday be handled by the city itself rather than Russell Disposal,…
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City Manager Working on Local Regulations for AirBNB
This week, City Manager Tom Ambrosino announced that he is developing new municipal regulations to oversee Chelsea’s short-term rental market, commonly referred…
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Chelsea Council Gets Back to Business for 2019 Session
Monday evening brought the City Council back into session with a special organizational meeting, followed by action on the year’s opening business…
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State Rep Dan Ryan Inaugurated Wednesday for New Term
Chelsea’s State Rep. Dan Ryan has been inaugurated for another term in the legislature this week, and he said he is ready…
Continue readingIncome Tax Rate to Drop to 5.05 Percent Jan 1
Last week, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue announced that revenue benchmarks have been satisfied, allowing the state’s Part B income tax rate…
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Vidot to be Chosen as Council President for a Second Year
Council President Damali Vidot has lined up the votes to be chosen as the Council President for a second year in a…
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Council Passes Plastic Bag Ban, to Go into Effect December 2019
Starting next holiday season, Chelsea shoppers will need to bring their own bags or pay ten cents for a heavy-duty plastic alternative.…
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Council Rejects Silber Center School Bus Traffic Plan
Monday night, City Councilors rejected a plan that would dramatically impact traffic and parking around the John Silber Early Learning Center on…
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City Council News
Police contracts add $876,000 in salary increases, residency requirement for new hires After more than two and a half years of negotiations,…
Continue readingPlanning Bd Recommends Zoning Changes,Approves Parkway Peruvian Restaurant
The Planning Board voted Tuesday night to recommend approval of two zoning ordinance modifications for the city. The first modification concerns the…
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