Amendments to Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) establishing ordinance were passed at the city council’s Nov. 3 meeting. The changes include minor adjustments to language in section 33-8 and 33-9, which describe the purpose and abilities of the HRC and were worked on in part by City Attorney Mariah Fink. “A lot of the thanks ...
Chelsea resident Linda Frank raised concerns regarding traffic at the intersection of W. Old US Highway 12, Taylor St. and Old Manchester Rd. at Chelsea’s Nov. 3 city council meeting. With a new housing development planned for Old Manchester Rd., Frank requested the placement of a flashing beacon sign at the intersection to increase safety ...
Chelsea City Council unanimously approved the first reading of two amendments to Ordinance No. 192, which describe the mission of the city’s Human Rights Commission (HRC). The changes seek to clarify the abilities and powers of the commission, as well as remove redundancies from the document. “Our non-discrimination ordinance is almost 10 years old, and ...
Ordinance 191, which bans intentional deer feeding within the city limits, was passed by the Chelsea City Council and their Oct. 6 meeting. While Michigan has laws in place restricting deer baiting and feeding, the ordinance seeks to give more clarity and local relevance to the ban. “One of the things that I think is ...
Mayor Jane Pacheco announced the resignation of Beth Morris from the Chelsea City Council at their Oct. 6 meeting, stating Morris had resigned effective Oct. 3 of this year. Her term was set to last through November 2027, and her seat on council is now vacant. “We have an appreciation for her service, what she’s ...
By Matt Rosentreter City Council entered into an agreement with the developers of the Rockwell building and approved two ordinances regarding tax abatement of the Manchester Rd. property at their Sept. 15 meeting, continuing the city’s growth goals outlined in its Master Plan. Both developments will focus on affordable/workforce housing, a need emphasized by some ...
Chelsea City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance No. 191, which would prohibit deer feeding within the city limits, at the Sept. 15 meeting. City Attorney Mariah Fink stated at the meeting that the ordinance was “in response to a number of comments during public comment regarding the deer activity in the city.” “Deer ...
Chelsea’s City Council took the next steps in developing 1155 Old Manchester Rd. by passing the first reading of two ordinances regarding the property at the Sept. 2 meeting. The ordinances, which allow for tax exemptions for certain affordable housing projects in the city, were passed unanimously after discussion by council members and several public ...
After multiple sessions of public comment, Chelsea City Council voted not to enact the DDA’s recommended noise ordinance amendment at the Aug 4 meeting, which would raise the maximum output allowed by businesses from 61dB to 91dB. Several residents raised concerns about potential hearing damage from a raised limit. “The decibel scale is logarithmic,” Chelsea ...
Chief of Police Kevin Kazyak updated the City Council on the police department’s progress on the five-year plan, established in 2024, at the most recent council meeting. The plan focuses on three central points: employee engagement and success, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness, and building community partnerships and public trust. It also outlined actionable goals ...
After releasing a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of affordable housing the Chelsea property at 1155 Old Manchester Rd earlier this June, Chelsea City Council has since received a recommendation from the Housing Commission. According to Community Development Director Paul Montagno, eight firms submitted proposals for the property, and from the three that ...
Residents spoke out against the DDA’s recommended noise ordinance during public comment at Chelsea City Council’s June 14 meeting. Chelsea’s DDA recently passed a recommendation to increase the maximum output allowed by businesses. “Sound is measured in decibels, which tells you both the intensity of the sound and what your ear hears in terms of loudness,” ...
Julianne Chard and Bill O’Reilly have announced their respective candidacies for Mayor and Chelsea City Council, running on a shared platform focused on prioritizing people over politics. With a combined background spanning decades in management, budgeting, and customer service, Chard and O’Reilly say their approach centers on restoring civility in public life, rebuilding trust across ...
City manager to receive nine months of salary and benefits following June 2025 termination notice The City of Chelsea and former City Manager Martin Colburn have finalized a separation agreement that outlines the terms of his departure, according to a signed document obtained by The Sun Times News. Colburn was notified on June 24, 2025, ...
After holding a special council meeting interviewing three candidates on July 14, City Council voted to bring in Marc Thompson as the interim City Manager, pending background check and a formal hiring process. Mayor Jane Pacheco emphasized at the meeting that the intention for this position is to fill it in the interim until the ...
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