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Council gets screenshots, not nonprofit funding details
September 23, 2026
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Chelsea council gets screenshots instead of nonprofit funding details
The city responded to a council request for nonprofit funding details with screenshots from its online finance dashboard. The images showed bar charts of vendor spending by department, but the bars were unlabeled and dollar amounts per vendor were not readable, raising transparency concerns.
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Chelsea council sends most spending items to committee
On Sept. 21, the City Council approved $939.20 in spending, referred larger items to committee, and confirmed 17 board and commission appointments.
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Walmart depot special permit before zoning board
The zoning board will consider a special permit for a Walmart depot despite the Planning Board's recommendation to deny it over traffic and use concerns.
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Priscilla Montefusco obituary
Priscilla Montefusco's post-retirement community work included service at the Chelsea Police Department, the treasurer's office, the Engine Four polling place, and local social organizations.
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Chelsea plans Chick Corea mural at underpass
Chelsea plans to install a Chick Corea mural at an underpass.
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John DePriest retires after 32 years in Chelsea planning
John DePriest has retired after 32 years in Chelsea planning.
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Chelsea overdose vigil set for Thursday evening
The vigil will be held in Chelsea Square on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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