Three Options on the Table for Silver Line Route in Chelsea
City Council President Dan Cortell (left) comments on the presentation made by DOTplanner Scott Hamwey (right) on the continuing study regarding the…
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U.S. Attorney Asks Court for Low End of Sentencing for Michael McLaughlin
A last-minute piece of evidence from former Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) Accountant James McNichols could drastically increase the sentence of former CHA…
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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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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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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…
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Fire Study: CFD Sees Major Flaws in Key Recommendations
The Chelsea Fire Department (CFD) said this week that it has detected major holes in a key recommendation from the Matrix Fire…
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Fire Union Calls for Contract Approval Now
This week, officials from the Fire Union are pressing the City and City Council to honor the collective bargaining process by ratifying…
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Officials Beaming over New Street Light Contract
Last year, city officials and community advocates examinedseveral LED light fixture options, including the one held bynow City Council President Dan Cortell.…
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