Dr. Fatima Maarouf is approaching the second anniversary of her growing dental practice, Harborside Dental, 313 Main Street. Two years ago Dr. Maarouf made a major decision in her career to acquire the practice of long-time Winthrop dentist, Dr. Richard…
Author: Cary Shuman
Women’s Sports Pioneer: Chelsea Native Lee-Nieves Receives MIAA Distinguished Service Award
When the Title IX law was first enacted, leading to increased athletic opportunities for females in the mid-to-late 1970s and setting the foundation for the explosion of high school girls’ sports that exists today, there was a Chelsea woman just…
Guaranteed to Make You Smile: Drs. Mobed and Parsi Find Great Success
Dr. Fardad Mobed and Dr. Lily Parsi certainly have a lot in common. Both are scholars, which goes without saying. They hold degrees in engineering: Dr. Mobed, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Dr. Parsi, three advanced degrees in Civil, Water…
Suite Success Neecy Mechanical a Big Part of Second Street Hotel
They are a fifth-generation Chelsea family that has been involved in every aspect of this city. Bernice “Neecy” Dunn, current and reigning matriarch of the well-known Dunn family of Chelsea, just turned 91. Mrs. Dunn is not slowing down one…
Chelsea Community Honors Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At Annual Celebration: Robinson-Griggs Delivers the Keynote Address
The People’s A.M.E. Church, led by the Rev. Dr. Sandra Whitley, and the Chelsea community honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual breakfast and awards ceremony Jan. 21 at Chelsea High School. The Rev. Whitley…
110 Grill Holds Ribbon Cutting at Its New Location in Saugus
Ryan Dion has fond memories of his days growing up in Melrose and traveling to Route 1 to enjoy a steak at the Hilltop. “Route 1 is my old stomping ground,” said Dion, who graduated from Melrose High (Class of…
CHS Students Perform at Gov Baker’s Inauguration
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…
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…