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Council moves $100,000 Chamber grant request to Ways and Means; councilors voice support
Summary
A proposed $100,000 appropriation from free cash to continue grant support for the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce was introduced and referred to Ways and Means; multiple councilors expressed support for continued funding.
The council moved a proposed $100,000 appropriation from free cash to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s redevelopment contract services account so the funds can be awarded to the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce to support small businesses affected by the Broadway reconstruction project. The measure was referred to Ways and Means for financial review.
Councilors at the meeting cited the chamber’s role during downtown construction and local events; messages from multiple councilors expressed support for continuing funding and for the chamber’s ongoing outreach. The city manager’s prior communication said the chamber’s current ARPA-funded grant expires June 30, 2025, and that administration supports continuing funding.
Next steps: Ways and Means will review the appropriation request and prepare a recommendation for the full council. Final approval will require the votes necessary for free-cash appropriations.
