Chelsea honored Judie Dyer, one of its most beloved and admired residents, by dedicating a park in her honor during ceremonies Saturday inside the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Judie Dyer Park is located at the corner of Heard…
Author: Cary Shuman
Hundreds of Residents Enjoy Mrs. Toolan’s Christmas Dinner
Jake Toolan could only smile when he was asked what his mother’s thoughts would have been as he and his team helped prepare Christmas dinner for 400 people Dec. 24 at the Salvation Army on Chestnut Street. “This is such…
Celebrating the Collaborative
Quiroga Praises Agency as a National Model of Community Empowerment The Chelsea Collaborative celebrated its 31-year history of being a leader for community and social justice at a gala Dec. 18 at Emiliana Festa. Gladys Vega, who has served as…
The Return of the Champions: Chelsea High Honors Its Greatest Girls Basketball Team
The team had not one, but two 1,000-point scorers in Denise Chappell and Autumn Lopez, the latter known as the greatest playmaker in Chelsea High girls basketball history. They had a major track star, Katrina Hill, who also showed that…
The Simboli Family Soars With Eagles
Patricia Simboli, president of ACS Development Corpotation, hosted a tour of the city and reception for students and faculty from the Boston College Carroll School of Management and the Joseph E. Corcoran Center for Real Estate and Urban Action last…
The Camera Man: CHS Grad Stephen Levin Hosts Photo Exhibit
Stephen Levin spent 42 years in the teaching profession. Now retired, the 1967 Chelsea High graduate has more time to devote to one of his favorite hobbies: photography. And he’s becoming quite talented at his craft: Levin has been drawing…
Career Advancement: Wabik Moves Ahead Toward Her Goal of a New England Title
Kimberly Wabik, a clinical social worker at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, has set her sights on a New England boxing title. Wabik will take her next step toward her goal when she steps in to the ring on Nov. 27…
Chelsea Schools Shine Bright Among Urban Districts
It’s an across-the-city success story, a cause for celebration for parents of Chelsea schoolchildren, a nod for a “great job” by the hard-working principals and teachers at all the schools – from the John Silber Early Learning Center to Chelsea…
Make Your Way to Chelsea Day
There is only one place to be in Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 19: anywhere on Broadway, from Fifth Street to Fourth Street. The City of Chelsea is presenting “Chelsea Day,” and City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher invites residents of all…
Congresswoman Pressley Comes to Chelsea to Express Full Support for Council President Vidot
U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who shook up the political establishment with her victory in last November’s election, came to Chelsea last Thursday night to support the candidacy of Damali Vidot, who is seeking re-election to the Chelsea City Council. Pressley…