Son of former Chelsea councillor Stan Troisi is on the Peabody ballot Tuesda™y, Nov. 4 When the interest in Chelsea politics wasfervent in the 1980s and elections were drawing substantial voter turnouts, Stanley Troisi was a major force. The son of Constantino “Babe” Troisi and Helen Troisi and a popular student during his…
Author: Cary Shuman
Camp Menorah Reunion held at Ithaki in Peabody
Former campers and counselors gathered for the Camp Menorah Reunion Sunday at Ithaki Mediterranean Cuisine in Peabody. Jodi Gropman Moran and Marcy Jacobs DeMelis organized the brunch that brought together many Chelsea, Everett, and Revere residents who attended the popular…
City Council President DeJesus emerges as a star at AAC Awards
To hear Norielez DeJesus so proudly and emphatically proclaim her status as “Chelsea’s Council President” during the city’s 10-minute presentation at the All-America Awards, was in a word, wonderful. But her key contribution to Chelsea’s victory came in the question-and-answer…
Chelsea is a 2025 All-America City
There was some nervousness among the Chelsea delegation as the winners were being introduced in the packed hall, and Chelsea’s name has not been yet announced. The feeling was that Chelsea had clearly distinguished itself with its informative and enlightening…
Chelsea’s leader and ambassador Maltez flourished in national spotlight
If there was an MVM Award – Most Valuable Manager – at the All-America City Awards Program, Fidel Maltez would have another prestigious plaque for his corner office at City Hall. Make no mistake about it. Maltez’s leadership of the…
Chelsea’a Amazing Grace Agosto excels mightily in her role as travel administrator
City Manager Fidel Maltez offered a fitting analogy to describe Grace Agosto’s leadership role in the Chelsea contingent’s trip to Denver for the All-America City Awards. “Grace was the choreographer of this trip,” credited Maltez. “She made sure that everyone…
Garcia brought the strength of the Commonwealth to help Chelsea’s victory
There were mayors and vice mayors, city managers and department heads. But Judith Garcia was believed to be the only state representative among the 20 delegations in Denver. And Garcia’s presence was noted by one and all, including a member…
Chelsea Police Dept. had a winning experience in Denver
There was a passenger on the airplane heading to Denver who obliged Chelsea Community Police Engagement Dan Cortez’s request for the puzzle page in The Boston Globe. From the time the plane left the gate to just moments before it…
Sen. DiDomenico Remains ‘Hopeful’ about Everett Soccer Stadium Project
Sen. Sal DiDomenico remains “hopeful” that his bill to clear the way for a new 25,000-seat soccer stadium being built in Everett could still be approved before the end of the year. DiDomenico’s measure, part of the Senate’s economic bill,…
Umemba, Castro Go International with ‘Let It Fly’ Basketball Classic
Ninth annual tourney set for Saturday at Williams School Kyle Umemba and Cesar Castro have taken the Let It Fly Basketball Classic to South Africa and England, but on Saturday, it will be back in the city of Chelsea where…