Chelsea mayor discusses infrastructure projects, business growth – Shelby County Reporter

By EMILY SPARACINO / Staff Writer

CHELSEA – A quick drive through Chelsea would provide a basic idea of its development, but on the morning of Tuesday, July 13, Mayor Tony Picklesimer shared details about the specific facets of the city’s growth.

Nearly 100 people filled a room at the Chelsea Community Center to hear an update on infrastructure projects, businesses, schools and other topics during a Coffee with the Mayor event hosted by the Chelsea Business Alliance and The Shelby County Chamber.

Picklesimer started with summaries about completed and ongoing projects, including a new fire station on Shelby County 51 and a multi-level playground behind the community center.

“This station was very much needed to serve the east end of our city, which is one of the fastest-growing areas in our city,” he said. “It also gives more support to our neighboring city of Westover when they need it. This station is…

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