Richard Maronski and Sharon Rodriguez were planning their wedding and hoping to have their ceremony at St. Michael’s Chapel on the campus of the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. A former School Committee member and one of Chelsea High’s greatest quarterbacks, Richard…
Author: Cary Shuman
Appeciation: The Rev. Patrick Francis Healy, Beloved Chaplain at Soldiers’ Home, Passes Away at 100
The Rev. Patrick Francis Healy, the beloved chaplain of the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home for several years, died Wednesday at Cambridge Hospital. He was 100 years old. The Rev. Healy grew up in Charlestown and graduated from Boston English in 1939.…
Making an Impact in Chelsea Jimenez-Rivera Will Run for State Representative
Roberto Jimenez-Rivera has made a noteworthy impact during his two years on the School Committee and in the three years he has called Chelsea home. The 31-year-old organizer for the Boston Teachers Union is hoping to continue those important contributions…
Fidel Maltez Named New Town Manager of Reading: Chelsea’s DPW Commissioner Will Begin New Post Feb. 14
Fidel Maltez, who has served commendably as Chelsea’s commissioner of public works since 2019, has accepted a position as the new town manager of Reading. Maltez, who was previously Chelsea’s assistant DPW director, will begin in his new leadership role…
Salvation Army of Chelsea Participates in Red Kettle Challenge
The Salvation Army of Chelsea was one of the vital organizations that stepped up and helped residents in a huge capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic that hit this city hard. Salvation Army Captain and Commanding Officer Isael Gonzalez and his…
Chelsea Native Brian Kelly Is Named Head Football Coach at LSU
Local college football fans will be turning their allegiances in a southerly direction after former Chelsean Brian Kelly was named as the new head football coach at Louisiana State University (LSU). Kelly coached for the past 12 seasons at Notre…
Brown Re-Elected District 8 City Councillor Following a Recount
Calvin T. Brown was officially declared the winner of the District 8 Councillor election by five votes over Maria Belen Power following a recount Saturday in the City Council Chambers. Brown, the incumbent, received 223 votes, while Power, the challenger,…
Power Requests a Recount
District 8 candidate Maria Belen Power requested a recount in the Nov. 2 election, and after having the necessary signatures certified, that recount will take place Saturday at 8 a.m. at Chelsea City Hall. Power finished second in the election,…
Chelsea Mourns the Loss of Lifelong Resident Charles F. Lanzillo Sr.
Chelsea residents fondly remembered Charles F. “Honey” Lanzillo Sr. during a memorial observance at the Welsh Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass at the Saint Rose Church last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Lanzillo, a member of the Greatest Generation who…
Reaching New Heights Sky Zone Everett Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Sky Zone Everett will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday with several special activities planned at the indoor trampoline park located on Norman Street. The event, which will included gift giveaways, free pizza from Nana’s Pizza and baked good from Continental…