When Michael Giannasca was growing up on Garfield Avenue in Chelsea, the Bradlees department store was the big draw in the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center. Giannasca, a member of the CHS Class of 1982, has returned to his hometown and…
Author: Cary Shuman
Excellent ‘News’ for Chelsea: BNC Market a Welcome Addition to Broadway
Residents and workers from Broadway down Everett Avenue to up on Admiral’s Hill – the whole city, really – have a beautifully designed, new gourmet neighborhood market that they can call their own. Nabil Safwan and his wife, Kirsche Safwan,…
Trade and Talent: Nelson Saldana Works as a Mechanic, Speaks as an Artist
Nelson Saldana works as a truck mechanic at Thermo King in Saugus. This past Saturday, Saldana was in Bellingham Square putting the finishing touches on a beautifully done chalk art mural. Saldana’s latest artwork on the TD Bank building was…
Matrinko of the Brown Jug Welcomes Back Indoor Diners
The Brown Jug has been one of Chelsea’s most popular dining and social gathering establishments for 31 years. It’s been a place to enjoy delicious pizza, salads, appetizers, and specialty wraps, sit and watch a sports event on television, or…
Floramo’s is Back in Full Stride
There wouldn’t be an Everett Avenue without Floramo’s Restaurant welcoming patrons from not only Chelsea but area communities as well. Floramo’s was back in full mode Monday as Gov. Charlie Baker allowed restaurants to begin offering indoor seating after a…
Appreciation: Farewell to the Commissioner: Chelsea Youth Hockey Leader John Quatieri at 76
When Chelsea Youth Hockey was at its height in the 1980s, John Quatieri was king. He was Chelsea sports royalty, admired by all, revered by the young hockey players he led, and entrusted by parents who knew their children were…
Officials Discuss Renovation Plans for Voke Park Playground
Voke Park has always been a very popular recreational facility for the residents of Chelsea, especially those living in Prattville who can take a short walk and be there in minutes. It’s the park where the Chelsea Youth Baseball League…
Hundreds of Chelsea Residents Attend Black Lives Matter Protest
The turnout was enormous, far exceeding the numbers that main organizers Kyle Umemba and Jayde Umemba had expected. The speeches were extraordinary, delivered with high energy and intense emotion. More than 800 residents attended the Black Lives Matter Protest Sunday…
Kiwanis Club Is Helping out with Chelsea Coronavirus Response
The Chelsea Kiwanis Club may be small in numbers, but it is always big in its efforts in helping out Chelsea, especially now. The organization, led by President Sylvia Ramirez, has been donating $1,000 per month to the Chelsea Coronavirus…
A Timeless Contributor: D. Bruce Mauch Celebrates 47 Years at Chelsea Clock, Decades as a Community Leader
D. Bruce Mauch is celebrating 47 years of service at Chelsea Clock, a milestone that is not going unnoticed by Chelsea residents, so many of whom have either served with him or touched by his kindnesses. As Susan Gallant said…