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PHOTOS

DDA chooses Longworth planBy Sean DaltonHeritage Media

The assembled part-ners in theLongworthDevelopmentCompany now have

a clear path for the nextcouple of steps in theLongworth complex rede-velopment process.

The Chelsea DowntownDevelopment Authorityvoted unanimously at aspecial meeting this morn-ing to give the LongworthDevelopment Company,a partnership between

Kadushin Associates,Alexander Pollock,

Dangerous Architects, JCBeal Construction and theChelsea Connection LLC, 90days to secure bank financ-ing in order redevelop theLongworth property.

The developers also haveuntil the authoritys nextregular meeting on June 21to have an agreement withthe city drafted, but just theagreement the financingof $1 million from a bankloan is not required untilthe end of the 90-day periodin early September.

The developer proposal

is for a mixed-use develop-ment including a restau-

rant operated by the own-ers of places like Red HawkBar & Grill, Caseys Tavernand Revive and Replenishas well as a pottery store,boutique retail and fivelofts.

The total developmentcost for building the projectis $2.1 million, which goesup to $3.7 million, whentaking into considerationother remediation effortson the site, according toauthority member PalmerMorrel-Samuels.

The city and DDA have

$400,000 invested in theLongworth buildings,

which includes the Livery,the Daniels Showroom andthe Mack building.

City officials are alsolooking at providing$150,000 in residentialequivalent user fee sched-ule, or REUs, and whendeveloped the complexwould receive $200,000 inasbestos remediation froman asbestos removal grant.

Despite the unanimousapproval of the LongworthDevelopment Companysplan, not everyone at theDDAs meeting was fond of

that proposal or the otherchoice, that of Michael

Prochaska and ErnestZacharys proposed 20-unitsof living space accompa-nied by unspecified retailspace.

I favor neither one ofthem, due to financing(and) timeframe, saidMayor Jason Lindauer, whoserves on the authority asthe city councils liaison,although in the spirit ofmoving forward in a posi-tive direction, he cast hislot with LDCs proposal.

DDA President Pete

Sounds & Sights brings music lovers in droves

Community wishes Killips well

Photo by Burrill Strong

David Killips speaks at his retirement party at the Washington Street EducationCenter on June 6. Killips official last day as supertindent of Chelsea schools is June

Superintendent will retireafter 10 years of service atthe end of this monthBy Crystal HaydukSpecial Writer

Although his last official day of work is not untilJune 30, the Chelsea School District Board of Educationand administrators hosted a retirement party at theWashington Street Education Center on June 6 forSuperintendent David Killips.

According to Steve Olsen, board president, the gathering

celebrated Killips good fortune that after 34 years in edu-cation, he can finally take time off to spend with his family.

This is not an easy job, Olsen said. Its 24/7, 365 (daysof the year).

Additionally, Olsen expressed the boards appreciationfor the districts successes under Killips leadership. Olsensaid that Killips and the board had a stellar relationshipwith no secrets or surprises.

Weve performed superbly and remained solvent evenwith tough finances, he said.

Olsen went on to say that most importantly, the childrenof the district are thriving, which he credits to Killipsleadership. Whenever it came down to a decision point,Dave always asked, What is best for the kids?

Photo by Terry Jacoby

The Bluescasters perform at the Sylvan Courtyard.

By Terry JacobyHeritage Media

The sounds wereechoing down thestreets and backalleys. And thesights were both

familiar and welcoming.The return of the

popular Sounds & Sightson Thursday nights indowntown Chelsea is one ofthe first signs of summerand the signs for this spec-tacular event continue to bepositive from city officials

to musicians to businessowners and, of course, thethousands that stroll thestreets each summer.

This past Thursday nightfeatured an impressivelineup of musical acts,childrens entertainers andother artists performing

at separate staged areasthroughout downtownChelsea. Visitors enjoyeda juried sculpture walk,plenty of food options, acasual and family-friendlyatmosphere and outstand-ing music.

Among the many musi-cal highlights includedthe Rhythm on a StickSteel Drum Band perform-ing for a big crowd atthe Clocktower Gazebo,Matthew Dankos originalfolk music and some jazzby Dorkestra at the Glazier

Building. There was a dou-ble shot of the blues fromthe impressive Bull Halseyplaying at East Middleand The Bluescastersperforming at the SylvanCourtyard.

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