‘No’ Was a Watershed Moment for Homeownership, Stability in Chelsea
The ZBA (Zoning Board of Appeals) rejected a proposal this past week from Traggorth Companies and TND (The Neighborhood Developers) to construct…
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Split Decision:50/50 Night for Reimagining Broadway as Council Wrestles with Legalities
The opportunity to reimagine Broadway remains open. At least for certain segments of the $5 million traffic initiative that city officials have…
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Community Preservation Committee Talks Future Money for Residents
A Community Preservation Act (CPA) workshop held recently in Chelsea drew residents eager to voice their priorities for neighborhood investments. The newly-formed…
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Schools Look to Restore Some Positions with Additional State Money
Chelsea School officials are looking for one last vote from the City Council in order to restore several cut positions from the…
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Trash Talk:City Manager Calls for Consideration of Universal Trash Fee as Rates Rise for Water, Sewer and Trash
During remarks to the City Council, Tom Ambrosino, the city manager, raised the prospect of establishing a universal trash fee system for…
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Chelsea Cultural Council Grants to Support Art and Cultural Projects
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency, has awarded the Chelsea Cultural Council $21,900 to support public initiatives that advance access,…
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Council Seeks Further Study of Two-Way Broadway
The City Council postponed voting on the two-way Broadway proposal Monday after hearing substantial public opposition. Instead, members voted to convene a…
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Council Approves Resolution Supporting Locked Out National Grid Workers
During Monday night’s City Council meeting, members unanimously approved a resolution backing the locked out National Grid gas workers with an 8-0…
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Four Members of City Council Endorse Rollins for District Attorney
This week, Rachael Rollins received the endorsement of four Chelsea City Councillors, including Councilor Leo Robinson (At-Large), Councilor Roy Avellaneda (At-Large), Councilor…
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I’ve Just Started:City Manager Ambrosino Would Like to Continue Work in Chelsea
Tom Ambrosino, the City Manager, expressed his desire to secure a new contract that would allow him to remain in Chelsea and…
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