Council Passes $181.5 Million City Budget with Reservations
The City Council passed a nearly $181.5 million City Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Monday night, but not without some dire warnings…
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Council Looking to Limit Resident Parking for New Developments
It’s a general consensus among City officials that parking and traffic are among the greatest challenges facing Chelsea. But the best way…
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10 Weeks: Bumping and Grinding Not Part of Latino Culture, Commissioners Say
The City’s Licensing Commission may want to reconsider whether its public hearings should be restricted to adults only. During its Thursday, May…
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A Lot of Noise but Little Action on Planes at Council
Aircraft noise from Logan Airport has long been a challenge for Chelsea’s leadership as they work to secure assistance from state and…
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Council Looking into Keeping Some Marijuana Licenses for Residents
Chelsea city councillors are looking at ways in which they can legally find a way to reserve some of the recreation marijuana…
Continue reading‘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 readingCondo Owners say Water and Sewer Discount Unfair
A 10 percent water and sewer discount for Chelsea homeowners, approved by the City Council on a measure sponsored by District 6…
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Fiesta Verano
Last Saturday, Aug. 4, Alex Taborta and Esther A. were seen dancing inside Pan y Cafe during Fiesta Verano. This year, the…
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2018 World Cup is Unusual Both On and Off the Field
The 2018 FIFA World Cup has presented some surprising developments. Several traditionally dominant teams faltered during group play—Argentina and Portugal managed only…
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Residency Ordinance for Police, Fire Hires Holds Firm at Council
A last ditch effort by Councillor Roy Avellaneda to reverse the new police and fire residency ordinance successfully passed by Councillor Giovanni…
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