Tax Rate Set:Nominal Tax Bill Increases for Most,Decreases for Condos
Monday night’s Chelsea Council vote locked in the recommended tax rate alongside a 30 percent residential exemption, resulting in modest tax bill…
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Council Pay Cut Doesn’t Fly in Monday Vote
A proposed $6,000 per year pay cut for City Councillors was handily defeated Monday night. District 1 Councillor Robert Bishop proposed slashing councilors’…
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City has Negotiated Three Host Community Agreements with Marijuana Operators
City Manager Tom Ambrosino said this week that the City has negotiated three Host Community Agreements (HCA) with marijuana operators looking to…
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Councillors Vidot, Avellaneda Battle Over Campaign Finance
Council President Damali Vidot and Councillor Roy Avellaneda have been battling over a campaign finance violation issued by the state to Vidot…
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Election Results:Gov Charlie Baker Re-Elected Statewide, but Chelsea Goes for Gonzalez
While Gov. Charlie Baker cruised to re-election statewide with 67 percent of the vote, he barely made any traction in Chelsea this…
Continue readingBishop Proposes City Council Pay Cut
District 1 City Councillor Robert Bishop is proposing a measure that would reduce his salary and that of his colleagues by $6,000…
Continue readingChelsea 500 Committee to Host Career Fair on Dec 14 at City Hall
A newly established Chelsea 500 Committee—comprising the Chelsea Collaborative, TND, the Chelsea Housing Authority, the Chelsea Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division, and…
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‘Big Top’ Comes to Chelsea City Council
Civility proved scarce during Monday evening’s City Council session. Although these meetings customarily conclude with councillors making community announcements and observing moments…
Continue readingCity Manager Extends Fire Chief Contract Through 2022
Fire Chief Len Albanese’s contract has been extended for three additional years by City Manager Tom Ambrosino. Albanese joined the City in…
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Planning Board Okays McDonald’s Rebuild Project
The golden arches on Revere Beach Parkway will soon gleam even brighter. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Planning Board granted a…
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