Jordan Boys and Girls Club and community leaders are commending the Kraft family for their humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Last week Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Patriots President Jonathan Kraft secured 1.2 million N95 masks from China to…
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Alpert Looks Ahead as Chelsea High Exits CAC
Chelsea High Director of Athletics Amanda Alpert is preparing for the start of the spring sports season on May 4 following the MIAA’s recent decision to move up the season by one week from April 27. Of note, Chelsea will…
He’s Barry Good At What He Does
Kirshon carries on tradition at Home Décor Group Kirshon Paint built up a reputation that was so trusted and revered that customers fondly called the store simply, Kirshon’s. The Kirshon Family owned and operated the business for 73 years on…
Standard Setter: Gurska earns All-American honors for new college program
There are few honors in collegiate sports more prestigious or sought-after than All-American. It means you’ve been selected the best of the best among all athletes in the country for a particular season. Like Heisman Trophy winner, “All-American” is a…
Matrinko’s message: Be safe and we’ll get through this
Michael Matrinko has a message to his patrons and friends at the New Brown Jug: “Make sure you’re well, make sure you’re healthy, because after we get through this, I’ll still be serving pizza and beer and Chelsea will be…
Karen Moschella helping out during coronavirus crisis
Karen Moschella is helping to provide meals to Saugus students during the coronavirus crisis. Moschella, owner of the well-known Off Broadway Dance Studio in Chelsea, teamed up with Jamie Osgood, general manager of Whitsons School Nutrition, Cathy Calderone, Denise Palladino,…
Restaurants Try to Adjust To Takeout, Delivery Guidelines
Michael Matrinko’s New Brown Jug would normally be packed at this time of year, with March Madness in full swing, the Celtics and Bruins heading to the playoffs, and the Red Sox getting ready to start their season. But everything…
Uncrowned Champion: Cancellation of Nationals Denies Track Star Simon a Chance to Defend
Chelsea High senior Stephanie Simon would have been one of the clear-cut favorites in this past weekend’s new Balance National Championships in New York City. As a defending national long jump champion, reigning state triple jump champion and a Division…
Diamonds and Blue Sapphire: Chelsea Couple Celebrates Their 65th Anniversary
This love story began on Halloween night 70 years ago. Marie Barbieri of Beacon Street was one of the last guests to arrive at a teenage friend’s party and there was nowhere to sit. That’s when she saw 16-year-old Ed…
Honoring Our Trailblazers: CBC Hosts Celebration Tonight
The Chelsea Black Community will put the finishing touches on another successful slate of Black History Month events with its “Chelsea Trailblazers” recognition ceremony today at 5 p.m. at the Williams School. CBC President Joan Cromwell and the organization will…