Reminder: MLK Day Silent Read at Serendipity Books Jan. 19

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mary Keaton for the information in this story.) Join Serendipity Books and Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) for an afternoon of peaceful reflection and quiet community with a silent read event honoring the legacy … Read more

Jan. 19: Serendipity, HRC Plan Silent Read Event to Honor MLK

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mary Keaton for the information in this story.) Join Serendipity Books and Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) for an afternoon of peaceful reflection and quiet community with a silent read event honoring the legacy … Read more

HRC Debuts 2025 Civility Month Stickers

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mary Keaton for the information in this story.) Building on last year’s successful sticker campaign in honor of Civility Month, Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) is once again inviting residents to “stick” with kindness … Read more

New Member Joins Chelsea Human Rights Commission

By Lisa Carolin The Chelsea Human Rights Commission welcomed new commissioner Howard Brooks at its June 4, 2025 meeting. HRC members thanked departing commissioner Joanne Ladio for her years of serving on the commission. The HRC voted to send an … Read more

Chelsea Human Rights Commission Approves 2025 Plan

By Lisa Carolin The Chelsea Human Rights Commission unanimously approved its 2025 Plan as amended. That vote occurred at the HRC’s April 2 meeting, and the proposed 2025 plan will now go on Chelsea City Council’s April 7 agenda for … Read more

Human Rights Commission Works on Annual Plan

By Lisa Carolin Finalizing a plan for 2025 dominated the discussion at the Chelsea Human Rights Commission’s March 5 meeting. Approving an annual plan and presenting it to Chelsea City Council is a mandate for the HRC. The plan is … Read more

Chelsea Community Social Worker Speaks to Human Rights Commission

By Lisa Carolin The two-year pilot project of establishing a community social worker position in Chelsea is well underway thanks to funding from the City of Chelsea, the Washtenaw County Health Department, Trinity Health/Chelsea Hospital, and the Chelsea School District. … Read more