The Traffic and Parking Commission of Chelsea City convened on June 3, 2025, to address several key issues regarding traffic safety and handicap accessibility in the community. The meeting began with a communication from Linda Duby, who requested the installation of speed humps on Pine Street due to concerns about speeding vehicles, particularly as the street is often used as a cut-through. Duby noted that while there are already several slow children signs in place, enforcement of speed limits needs to be improved.

The discussion revealed that the fire department is opposed to speed humps due to potential damage to emergency vehicles. Despite this, there was a consensus to defer the decision on the speed humps until after summer recess, allowing for further discussion with the fire department. A motion was made and seconded to revisit the topic in the next meeting.

The commission then moved on to handicap applications. The first application was from Gladys Martinez of 309 Spruce Street. It was noted that a handicap sign had previously existed at this location but was removed six months prior. After confirming that there were no issues with the proximity of other handicap signs, a motion was made to approve the application, which passed unanimously.

Next, a request from Louis De Jesus Torres to remove a handicap sign at 855 Broadway was quickly approved. Following this, the commission reviewed another handicap application from Fernando J. Cacache Mena of 76 Highland Street. After confirming the distance from existing handicap signs, the application was also approved without objection.

The meeting concluded with a handicap application from Louis A. Martinez of 63 Essex Street, with the applicant present to provide further information. The commission's discussions highlighted ongoing efforts to balance traffic safety with accessibility needs in Chelsea City, with plans for continued dialogue on these important issues in future meetings.