Stephen Karll, chairperson of the Chelsea High School Class of 1964 Reunion Committee, has announced an 80th birthday celebration for classmates to be held Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Marina at the Wharf restaurant in Revere. Karll said the…
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Alpert, DePatto pay tribute to Boston Herald high school sports editor Danny Ventura, 66
Current Chelsea High School director of athletics Amanda Alpert and her predecessor, Frank DePatto, are joining with the local sports community in mourning the loss of Boston Herald high school sports editor Donato “Danny” Ventura, who died on July 7,…
The Lewis Latimer Society’s finest hour: Artifacts collection highlights Chelsea history
The Lewis Latimer Society, led by co-directors Ron Robinson and Leo Robinson, has held numerous events to honor the distinguished Chelsea-born inventor’s contributions to science. The Robinsons have graciously hosted science festivals, celebrations, educational forums, and other noteworthy events (all…
Fidel Maltez leads local contingent in quest of repeat at All-America City Awards
City Manager Fidel Maltez and a 53-member contingent of community leaders, city officials, and residents will head to Denver, Colorado next week to compete in the 2026 National Civic League’s All-America City Awards program. Last year, Chelsea took home one…
Latimer Collection to be unveiled at Chelsea Public Library on June 23
Ron Robinson and Leo Robinson, co-directors of the Lewis Latimer Society, have announced that the Latimer Collection will be unveiled on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. at the Chelsea Public Library. Ron said the Latimer Society, which honors the…
Former CHS coach Jack Halas Jr. will participate in fundraiser for veterans
Displaying the determination and competitive spirit that characterized his playing and coaching career, Jack Halas Jr. will be participating in the Run To Home Base next month at Fenway Park. Halas, who suffered three strokes in one night in 2024…
Joshua Concepcion is at the center of youth basketball’s resurgence in Chelsea
Donald Breault and Greg Hancock are smiling today. Breault is one of the Chelsea Youth Basketball League’s greatest players of all time, averaging 25 points a game as a 6-foot-4-inch, eighth grader. Breault went on to excel at Don Bosco…
Bobby Montesano delivers heartfelt eulogy for his father, Vincent John Montesano
Calling it “a love letter to our father,” Bobby Montesano delivered a touching eulogy at the funeral Mass for Vincent John Montesano held March 15 at Our Lady of Grace Church. Speaking on behalf of his older brothers, Charles Montesano…
IU Football Fee-Nom
Chelsea gridiron great Bob Fee will be rooting for the Hoosiers in title game Legendary Chelsea High School football player and head coach Bob Fee celebrated his 91st birthday January 11. “Sunday was my birthday. I was born on 1-1-1,”…
Moore Was Always Better: Family, friends, remember baseball great Charlie Moore
Billy Thompson said his lifelong friend Charlie Moore was always a “bigger than life” personality. “We started out together at Williams in the sixth grade,” recalled Thompson. “These were great kids like Paul Rosati, Joe Casey, John Martin, Charlie –…