All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
There’s a special wine-tasting class planned to benefit the Chelsea Community Kitchen at The Depot. “Savor: A Wine Component Tasting,” is planned for Thursday, Oct. 11 from 7-9 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to … Read more
The Chelsea School Board unanimously approved the refinancing of the district’s 2004 school building and site bonds, which is expected to save taxpayers about $1.3 million. The board also unanimously approved its tax levy for the winter tax bill, which … Read more
All work is complete from south of I-94 to Brown Drive with the exception of the top course, or paving of the road, which will happen later this year. According to a progress update on the construction project, work is … Read more
With Veterans Day taking place on Nov. 11, there’s still time to order a memorial brick for installation before this special holiday. The bricks are installed in Veterans Park at the corner of M-52 and Sibley Road. People can purchase … Read more
In its fifth year, the Harvest Art Market at Silver Maples of Chelsea, offers a “market mix” or fall harvest of art on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Plus, there’s also a giant bake sale that begins at … Read more
Visitors to Chelsea will see the town adorned in pink on Saturday, Sept. 29 as all the preparations of the Chelsea Area Fire Authority and the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce come together for the breast cancer fundraising event that … Read more
With almost 300 signatures on an online petition to change Chelsea’s trick or treat hours from 4-6 p.m. to 5:30-7:30 p.m., resident Danya Hallsell has asked the City Council to consider later hours for the Oct. 31 event, and will … Read more
On the Chelsea School Board consent agenda Monday night, is the refinancing of the district’s 2004 school building and site bonds, which is expected to save taxpayers about $1.3 million. The board held a lengthy discussion about the refunding bonds … Read more
The sixth annual Ghoultide Gathering, a two-day Halloween art show, at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. “Two magical days to shop for bewitching Halloween … Read more
Single stream recycling arrives in Chelsea Monday as the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) makes a switch to the comingled and more convenient system. “We’ll make the switch-over on Sept. 24,” said Phil Bolyard, manager of WWRA. Member communities of … Read more
For Sandhill crane fans, October and November mean it’s time for the beautiful birds’ annual migration and lots of weekend activities in their honor. Beginning Oct. 6 and running through Nov. 30, visitors are invited to a series of special … Read more
The relaunch of Chelsea Update celebrates two months today and what an exciting, fun, tiring and amazing couple of months it’s been. Wow. I had no idea just how much news is generated by this community on a daily basis. … Read more
There are three new yellow helmets in the Chelsea Area Fire Authority fire house. Lance Baird, Scott Basar, and Colt White recently traded in their black firefighter helmets for yellow lieutenant ones after taking the test and going through interviews … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Amy Heydlauff for this column.) Recent research shows that being overweight and fit is better than being overweight and unfit. It’s also better than thin and unfit. Being thin or obese and unfit are … Read more