May 31, 2025

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Articles for tag: Chelsea Main Street Park project, Kathy Schmaltz, Main Street Park, state funding

STN Staff

Rep. Schmaltz Supports Main Street Park Funding Through State Bill

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz recently voted to fund a grant that will help Chelsea’s Main Street Park construction. The National Resources Trust Fund grant would provide $1,012,500 towards the park, and the city will provide a local match of about $463,000. “Main Street Park will be a wonderful place where kids, families, and seniors can ...

STN Staff

Main Street Park Alliance Awarded $1,000,000 RAP Grant

Main Street Park Alliance received the award of a $1,000,000 Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. In a competitive application, members of the grassroots board met with state and local representatives to garner support for this transformative project. This grant fulfills the $2 million fundraising gap to bring this project ...

STN Staff

Main Street Park Hosts Penny Drive to Support Construction Campaign.

Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has kicked off its Penny Drive. This grassroots fundraising initiative encourages the entire community to contribute to the revitalization of the Federal Screw Works Property. The Penny Drive is a simple yet impactful way for families, classrooms, businesses, and individuals of all ages to shape a public space that would ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea City Council Approves Main Street Park Design

The council unanimously supports a park design shaped by extensive community collaboration, but questions remain about future use policies. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on September 16, the council discussed the proposed Main Street Park, with several key points emerging from the presentation and subsequent debate. The presentation, led by Joe Ziolkowski of the ...