The Greater Boston Stallions will make their East Coast Football League (ECFL) debut semi-professional football debut this summer and a Chelsea native will be the head coach. Danny Cooksey, who grew up on Central Avenue in Chelsea before the family…
Author: Cary Shuman
Former Councillor Looking at Chelsea through a New Lens
For eight years, Matt Frank was an eloquent and forceful advocate for the residents of District 3 as their city councillor. His colleagues honored his dedication and excellent leadership by electing him to one-year terms as president and vice president…
From Chelsea to Houston: Juan Gallego Responds to Housing Emergency in Texas
For the residents of Chelsea and his fellow members of the Rotary Club, it will come as no surprise that Juan Gallego traveled to Texas to help South Houston-area residents with an incredible display of voluntary assistance. Gallego, 58, has…
Saenz Hopes to Develop New Property at 856 Broadway
Robert Ricardo Saenz is a long-time Chelsea resident who immigrated here from Colombia as a child. Now a successful real estate investment advisor, Saenz is hoping to develop an eight-unit condominium property at 856 Broadway. “I’m hoping to convert the…
A Benchmark for Coach Joe: Family, Friends, Set to Celebrate Bevere’s 90th Birthday
He is a Chelsea legend in every sense of the word: coaching, teaching, parenting – and of course, competing in high school and collegiate sports. And the last person who would describe himself in that way would be Joseph Bevere…
Ambrosino will select diversity officer soon
City Manager Thomas Ambrosino said he will announce his selection for the new position of diversity, equity, and inclusion officer within the next two weeks. “I finished final interviews with three candidates and I’m mulling my decision,” said Ambrosino. The…
Long-time School Committee member Liz McBride dies at 100
Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” McBride, who served on the Chelsea School Committee for many years and was a member of the Chelsea Kiwanis Club, died on March 1. She was 100 years old. McBride was a beloved public figure and attended…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Al Mazin hits number 73, but who is counting anyway Friends feted Chelsea native Albert “Al” Mazin at a 73rd birthday celebration at Rossetti Restaurant in Lynn. Among those in attendance at the guest of honor’s table were Scott Hagemeister…
CBC Black History Month celebration a success
The Chelsea Black Community was set to honor its “Chelsea Trailblazers” Wednesday night, bringing to a close the organization’s schedule of events in celebration of Black History Month. CBC President Joan Cromwell said the community celebration would recognize “Chelsea Trailblazers…
A Note from Chelsea
Grammy-winning jazz pianist Chick Corea had a sweeping and influential music career Armond Anthony “Chick” Corea, who grew up in Chelsea and would go on to become an internationally known superstar in the music industry and win 23 Grammy Awards…