Council urges state to reopen O'Malley pier process
Chelsea City Council urged the state to reopen public input on the Mary O'Malley State Park pier project.
City Council · Meeting of September 22, 2026
Chelsea City Council urged the state to reopen public input on the Mary O'Malley State Park pier project. Councilors adopted a resolution from Councilor Kelly Garcia asking the Department of Conservation and Recreation to reconsider before final design, add flood protection, restore the boat ramp and floating dock, and study a water taxi link. One councilor voted no; Councilor Taylor said it was "a state matter." The council also accepted a $939.20 Eastern Minerals ice cream donation 8-0, confirmed board appointees 8-0, and sent a $40,438.51 repurposing of World Cup event funds, $12,505.14 in prior-year bills and a $270,599.66 City Hall parking lot transfer to Ways and Means.
In the full story:
- CHELSEA — September 22, 2026 —
- Opening business and recognition
- City manager communications: 212 Chestnut Street
- Rodent abatement
- Donation and financial orders
- Committee report: abutter notification
- Appointments
- Forbes site conference
- Mary O'Malley State Park resolution
- Lease assistance order
- Announcements
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report: 1,991 words
Source: the City Council meeting of September 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.
Members read the rest of this story and every Suffolk County meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this story
Know someone in Suffolk County who follows town government? Share Townbrief Suffolk County: they can sign up free.