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🌱 Patch AM: What major plans and appointments did Chelsea’s council quietly approve?
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In today's newsletter:
- What major plans and appointments did Chelsea’s council quietly approve?
- Will Chelsea’s former dump derail 92 new affordable apartments?
- How will Chelsea’s new safety director change security in local schools?
Also on today's calendar: That Thursday Thing and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 25 and low of 20 degrees.
- Friday: Snow, 1-2", temps: high: 33, low: 25.
- Saturday: Cloudy with snow showers, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• City of Chelsea: Regular Council Meeting Synopsis 12/8/25 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Chelsea’s City Council wrapped up a busy Dec. 8 meeting by adopting a new 5-year Parks & Recreation Plan, updating the city Master Plan, and approving an MDOT contract for Freer Road. Council also filled key roles on the Downtown Development Authority, Parks Commission, Human Rights Commission, and other boards, and authorized interim financial and payable approvals heading into 2026. 
• Former dump a hurdle for affordable housing plan in Chelsea (mlive.com) — Chelsea officials and developers are grappling with possible methane contamination at a former dump site where 92 affordable apartments are planned on Old Manchester Road across from the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. State housing officials have temporarily denied key tax credits until new environmental testing is completed, leaving the city and residents in a wait-and-see period over both safety and the project’s future.
• The Chelsea School District has a New Director of Safety and Security (thesuntimesnews.com) — Chelsea School District has named Gregory DeGrand as its new Director of Safety and Security, following the resignation of Doug Whitsel. DeGrand brings more than 20 years of public safety experience and prior work in school settings, and was chosen from 64 applicants for his leadership, communication skills, and relationship-focused approach.
📸 Around Chelsea
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea
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★ Featured events ★
- Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St, Chelsea
1:00 pm
Wednesday January 21
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Other local events
- That Thursday Thing
Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
7:00 pm - Drop-in Tech Help
Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
10:30 am - Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm
Robin Hills Farm , 20390 M-52 , Chelsea
6:00 pm
Thursday January 22
Friday January 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Drop-In Story Time at the Library
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
11:00 am - Live Trivia: OpinioNation
Erratic Ale Co. , 8080 Grand St Suite 3 , Dexter
7:00 pm - 2026 Dexter Ice Fest
Dexter Area Chamber-Commerce , 3374 Broad St , Dexter
10:00 am - KinderConcert!
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
12:00 pm - Drop-In Toddler Story Time
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
10:00 am - Drop-In Preschool Story Time
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
11:00 am - SEC Double Dual
Dexter High School , 2200 N Parker Rd , Dexter
5:30 pm - Travis Faber: Erratic Ale Company
Erratic Ale Co. , 8080 Grand St Suite 3 , Dexter
6:30 pm
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Tuesday January 20
Thursday January 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anybody driven down Dexter Chelsea Road after they cut down all of those gorgeous trees?
I didn’t think it could look worse, but the utility poles are now an unavoidable eyesore! My heart is saddened. (Nextdoor East Chelsea)
- FasTemps Employment posted a job opening for 3rd Shift - Welder in Chelsea. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dexter
- Dexter Township Reminder: Sign Up for Curbside Trash Service by January 31 to Avoid Cart Delivery Fees (thesuntimesnews.com)
- Fire Station Progress, Land Deals, and Year-End Business Mark Dexter Council's Final Meeting of 2025 (thesuntimesnews.com)
- Looking at what's driving up travel costs ahead of spring break, and how families can find deals (wxyz.com)
Manchester
- Premier League Opta Stats: Best bets for Matchday 22 (onefootball.com)
Ann Arbor
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