Gaye Morgenthaler thanked Chelsea police for recent assistance before raising broader concerns about city spending, fund balances, and debt related to the Main Street Park project. She also questioned election security, raised doubts about recent election results, and commented on the Old Manchester Housing project and city commissions. He cited the potential loss of old-growth trees and asked the city to help communicate residents’ concerns to the county. Closing public comment, Tom Higgins thanked council members for their work and spoke generally about election safety and the challenges facing local government. Council members shared updates from regional boards and commissions, including recycling, human rights initiatives, parks planning, and upcoming city manager interviews.