Lydia Leonard grew up on Webster Avenue, spent time socializing with friends at Merritt Park, and later owned a home on Eleanor Street for 27 years. As a business partner in City Square Realty for 13 years, Leonard had more…
Author: Cary Shuman
Remembrance: Morris Seigal, Beloved Educator and School Principal, Passes Away
Morris “Morrie” Seigal, a beloved educator and school principal who later served for 29 years on the Chelsea School Committee, died on Oct. 15 after a brief illness. He was 92. Mr. Seigal lived in Chelsea for his entire life,…
Lydia Walata, a Dedicated Public Official and Mother
Cathy Walata Surette has a laminated photo on her refrigerator of her mother, Lydia Walata, who is standing with her good friend and long-time School Committee colleague Morris Seigal and chatting with U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. A lifelong Chelsea resident,…
The Voice of the Red Devils: Chelsea Press Box to Be Named in Memory of Arnold Goodman
Chelsea High School director of athletics Frank DePatto is inviting the community to attend a dedication ceremony in honor of the late Arnold Goodman, a long-time and beloved Chelsea teacher, coach and Voice of the CHS Red Devils, on Wednesday,…
Taste of Chelsea Will Be Another Treat for Food Enthusiasts: Sept. 23 Event Will Move Outdoors and Benefit HarborCOV
When Chelsea Bank CEO and president Joseph Vinard founded the Taste of Chelsea event a decade ago, he likely didn’t envision that it would become the incredible food lovers extravaganza that is has and draw more than 700 people. Ten…
Arnold Goodman: Outstanding Teacher, Mentor, Sportsman Dies at the Age of 80
There were so many people that Arnold Goodman affected in such a positive, uplifting way that even he probably didn’t realize the tremendous impact his teachings and his niceness would have on others for the remainder of their lives. Richard…
Miss Pre-Teen Mass. Mary D’Eon Will Compete for the National Title
The next stop is Tampa, Florida for Mary D’Eon, the reigning Miss Massachusetts U.S.A. Ambassador Junior Pre-Teen who will compete for the national title of Junior Pre-Teen U.S.A. Ambassador. Mary won the state pageant on March 10, which is the…
Chelsea High School Holds Graduation Sunday
Two-hundred-and-fifty-five students in the Chelsea High School Class of 2013 will participate in commencement ceremonies Sunday at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Constance Beck-Treadway, who will be attending Yale University, will deliver the valedictory address. Lejla Skokic, who will…
Safe and Sound: MGH Chelsea Family Summer Safety Fair Set for June 15
Sixteen years ago Margo Johnson and MGH Chelsea administrative director Jeanette McWilliams launched the MGH Chelsea Family Summer Safety Fair. Between 250 and 300 people attended the first annual fair in the MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center parking lot. Attendance has…
Attorney Richard I. Clayman is Remembered Fondly by His Friends, Colleagues and Family
Richard Clayman was first elected to the Chelsea School Committee in 1971, becoming one of the youngest members and chairpersons in the history of this city. He later won election to the Board of Alderman, serving two terms in office,…