When Gov. Charlie Baker heard the Chelsea High advanced choir group Cantare perform at the Chelsea Soldiers Home Veterans Day program, he was very impressed. Soon after Baker’s office contacted Performing Arts Lead teacher and Cantare Co-Director Peter Pappavasselio and…
Author: Cary Shuman
Maronski Elected Chair Of School Committee
The School Committee elected Richard Maronski as its new chair during its first meeting of 2019 at City Hall. Maronski, who has been a member of the committee for three-and-half years, succeeds Jeanette Velez, who held the position for the…
Appreciation:Remembering Frankie Bernard, Who Had a Gift for Art and a Gusto for Life
Frankie Bernard was an inspiration to all, a man who never let his physical challenges deter him from his pursuits in life. With the support of a loving family and friends who enjoyed being in his presence, Frankie lived each…
Disco Dancing:Karen Poverman, Chris Farina form KC Dance Studio in Peabody
After meeting at a dance studio party in Allston 11 years ago, Revere resident Chris Farina and Chelsea native Karen Padulsky Poverman have been dance partners at local clubs ever since. “I was out with my girlfriends and he asked…
Robert DeSalvio Speaks at JGBC Breakfast Series
Robert DeSalvio, president of Encore Boston Harbor, was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys and Girls Breakfast Series at the clubhouse on Willow Street. DeSalvio presented an update on the $2.6 billion 5-star-hotel and casino that will open in…
Comedy Legend Steve Sweeney to Host Movie Showing on Nov. 7
Steve Sweeney is a certified, top-shelf legend on the Boston comedy scene, who has been entertaining audiences for decades. Whether it’s his joke-telling, dead-on impersonations, or his side-splitting exaggeration of the famed Boston accent, Sweeney will leave you rolling in…
Suffolk Success Story:University Renames Residence Hall in Honor of Michael and Larry Smith
Suffolk University renamed its oldest and largest residence hall in honor of two of its most esteemed graduates, Michael and Larry Smith, during a ceremony Friday at the hall located at 150 Tremont St. across from Boston Common. Shawn A.…
Chelsea Supporters Showed Resolve for Pressley from Day One
Boston City Councillor Ayanna Pressley enjoyed tremendous support in Chelsea from a wide array of residents and City officials in the Seventh Congressional District race. Pressley recorded one of the biggest upsets in Massachusetts political history when she defeated Congressman…
Chelsea Unveils John Bruttaniti Memorial Bridge in Ceremony
The City of Chelsea dedicated the Washington Avenue bridge at Heard Street in memory of Chelsea Police officer John Bruttaniti during an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Councillor-at-Large Leo Robinson served as master of ceremonies for the program during…
Karas Marino, Robinson Begin Plans for Chick Corea Concert
Minna Karas Marino helped coordinate the Chelsea High School Class of 1959’s terrific 59th reunion in May at the Homewood Suites Hotel. The well-known Chelsea resident received much praise from her appreciative classmates, including Class President Robert Tiro. Councillor-at-Large Leo…