Main Street Park Alliance
Main Street Park Build Progressing
By Lisa Carolin Plans are on schedule for Main Street Park to be completed by early summer 2026 and turned over to the City of Chelsea at that time. That’s what Joe Ziolkowski, lead developer and member of the board … Read more
Call For Artists: Main Street Park Mural
(Chelsea Update would like to thank D and B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) The Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) invites artists to create a mural that embodies the values at the heart of the Main Street … Read more
$1M Natural Resources Trust Funding Secured for Main Street Park
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz recently announced in a press release that funding for Chelsea’s new Main Street Park is now official following the governor’s signature on legislation finalizing this year’s Natural Resources Trust Fund projects. The $1,012,500 Natural Resources Trust … Read more
Main Street Park Alliance Updates Community on Park Progress
In case you haven’t heard or seen it, here’s the latest on the Main Street Park progress from the Main Street Park Alliance.
Main Street Park Celebrated with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Story and Photos by Lisa Carolin Some rain and mud didn’t stop a crowd from gathering Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to be part of a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future Main Street Park. Members of the Chelsea … Read more
Main Street Park Project receives $1 Million in State Grant Funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Wednesday in announcing approval of $25 million in grant funding for projects across the state of Michigan through the Revitalization and Placemaking program, which includes $1 million to the Main … Read more
Through May 2: Please Donate to Main Street Park Alliance Penny Drive
Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) invites you to participate in the $1 Million Construction Campaign’s 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 … Read more
Main Street Park Alliance Penny Drive Campaign
(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) recently announced that Chelsea School District will host penny drives to encourage community kids to chip in to help build … Read more
Main Street Park Recommended for MNRTF Grant
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) board recently recommended projects totaling $41.7 million to boost outdoor recreation and Chelsea’s Main Street Park was among them. The board reviewed 19 applications for land acquisition and funded all of them including … Read more
Chelsea City Council Approves Main Street Park Design
By Lisa Carolin Plans are moving ahead for Main Street Park (MSP). Chelsea City Council voted to accept the design of the MSP as presented by the Main Street Park Association and Viridis Design at council’s Sept. 16 meeting. The … Read more
CCF Awards $50,000 in Grants to 3 Chelsea Nonprofits
(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) is pleased to award $50,000 in grants to three Chelsea nonprofits. Since its establishment in 1995, CCF has invested $2.1 … Read more
Main Street Park Alliance Design Team Seeks Your Opinion
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Abby Hurst for the information in this story.) The Main Street Park Alliance Design Team recently released a pavilion survey as part of the preferred park design concept. Please take the time to give … Read more