Government · Licensing Commission
Commission approves two licenses with conditions attached
The Chelsea Licensing Commission approved a petroleum storage license and a livery license, both contingent on pending inspections.
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Chelsea
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Schools · School Committee
School Committee weighs budget gap, state advocacy
Chelsea School Committee weighed an early projected budget shortfall and outlined a state and community advocacy plan. Mr. Small called the situation a "crisis" and said solving it comes down to "finding more money or spending less money."
Government · Traffic and Parking Commission
Chelsea Commission Approves Bigger MBTA Bus Stop
Chelsea's Traffic and Parking Commission approved an MBTA redesign for the 3rd and Chestnut streets bus stop and denied five handicap parking requests under a two-spot cap.
Government · City Council
Council refers 20-year solar order to subcommittee
Chelsea City Council referred a 20-year low-income solar order back to subcommittee. Councilors Taylor and Recupero opposed the contracts with two solar companies, while the city manager said declining would "pass on that opportunity to save residents money."
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026
This week's obituary column for Chelsea carries one notice: Santiago, Harriet, 83, who died Tuesday, September 29, 2026. No further biographical detail, such as profession or survivors, was available in the published notice at this writing. Her arrangements are being handled by Welsh Fu…
Real Estate
Chelsea Sale Prices Range From $420,000 To $588,000 In September
Chelsea recorded 12 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds had posted sale prices for only two as of this writing. Those two sales ranged from $420,000 to $588,000, with a $504,000 midpoint.
Schools · School Committee
School Committee adopts public comment policy 8-0
Chelsea's School Committee adopted a revised public comment policy 8-0. The vote followed remarks from parents and a teachers union leader, with one member absent. Dr. Neville said the policy replaces chair discretion with "clear expectations," and members approved a one-word grammatical fix.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 21 through September 27
This week's Chelsea obituary notices cover four residents, current or former: Belanger, Barbara A.; Montefusco, Priscilla A.; Pelosi, Laurie; and Sarno, Frederick M. Priscilla A. Montefusco, 87, died September 17 and was remembered through Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, the lead lo…
Real Estate
Chelsea Sale Prices Range From $375,000 To $455,000 In Early Data
Chelsea recorded 11 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, but only two had a posted sale price by report time: $455,000 for 220 Spencer Ave, Unit 304 with a parking space, and $375,000 for 7 Bloomingdale St., putting the median at $415,000 based on those two figures. The othe…
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board backs Broadway layout changes
Chelsea Planning Board recommended Broadway layout alterations and three special permits. Ben Cares, Director of Housing and Community Development, said the city is receiving upwards of $13 million for the downtown rebuild, which he said will take about two years.
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