When the Chelsea Youth Baseball League, more widely known as the Pony League, was at its height of popularity from the late 1960s through the 1980s, when large crowds made their way to Merritt and Voke Parks for nightly games,…
Author: Cary Shuman
Chelsea Native Joe Smith Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Chelsea native Joe Smith celebrated his 88th birthday this week but there is a professional milestone to be celebrated as well. Smith has received one of those incredible honors that only go to the well accomplished and the famous: a…
Chelsea Drug Court Program a Success:Justice Barnes Leads End-of-the-Year Meeting
According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, 75 percent of Drug Court graduates remain arrest-free for at least two years after leaving the program. That’s a very good success rate and Tuesday’s special program led by Justice Benjamin…
A Win for the Ages:Rich Maronski Remembers Chelsea’s Greatest Football Thanksgiving Victory
When the Chelsea High School football team trailed Everett High, 20-0, in the 1980 Thanksgiving game, few fans at Chelsea Memorial Stadium thought a Red Devil comeback was possible. But the crowd of 8,500 spectators would soon witness offensive exploits…
Clearing the Air:Velvet Smith and Her Daughter,Ashley Alexiss, on Oxygen Tv Show
Chelsea reality show fans and viewers across the country got their first look at Velvet Smith and her daughter, Ashley Alexiss (Smith) Tuesday night and were left wondering, “Can Ashley fix Velvet?” Velvet, the well-known and gregarious 51-year-old Chelsea native…
Hundreds Are Expected to Attend 12th Annual Taste of Chelsea Mon.
The Taste of Chelsea has not only been one of the most popular events of the year, it’s also been one of the most successful fundraisers for any local organization. Joseph Vinard, co-founder and chair of the Taste of Chelsea,…
Hoop Heaven at Highland:Castro,Umemba Set to Host Let It Fly Basketball Classic
Cesar Castro and Kyle Umemba are hosting a big-time basketball tournament in Chelsea this weekend. On Saturday at the Highland Park courts, eight teams, ages 16 and under, will compete in the first annual Let It Fly Classic. Proceeds from…
Potential for Greatness:Former Football Star Shaquor Sandiford is Working at CRC and Helping Youths
Shaquor Sandiford was once one of Chelsea’s brightest football prospects. The former Chelsea Pop Warner star followed through on that potential by becoming an Independent School League (ISL) All-Star quarterback at the Rivers School and a Division 1 college recruit.…
Jack Halas Named Head Football Coach at Chelsea High School
Chelsea High School director of athletics Frank DePatto announced this week that Jack Halas has been appointed as the new head coach of the CHS football team. Halas, an assistant football coach at CHS for the past six years, succeeds…
The News Man:Chelsea Native Charlie Sherman is Anchoring NH1 News
Chelsea residents tuning in to Comcast Channel 811 weeknights are recognizing a very familiar face. Yes, that is Charlie Sherman – Chelsea’s own Charlie Sherman – anchoring the NH1 News. He was once the witty, personable, and yes, handsome kid…