Chelsea Police budget includes new sergeant, schedule change to increase overlap coverage

May 13, 2025

The Chelsea Police Department’s FY26 budget adds one sergeant to support a new overlapping 10‑hour shift schedule intended to reduce overtime and improve supervision; councilors questioned staffing levels, bilingual stipend discussions and recruitment.

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The Chelsea Police Department presented a FY26 budget proposal that adds one sergeant to support a newly bargained shift schedule and seeks funding for contractual salary increases.

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