The intersection of Carter Street and Everett Avenue is one of the busiest traffic areas in Chelsea. Chelsea High School is the main landmark, with students entering and exiting the school on to both streets. The popular Floramo’s Restaurant is…
Author: Cary Shuman
GreenRoots Holds State Rep Candidates Forum
GreenRoots, under the leadership of Executive Director Roseann Bongiovanni and Associate Executive Director Marie Belen Power, hosted a candidates forum on Aug. 16. The four candidates for state representatives seeking election in the Sept. 1 Democratic Primary – State Rep.…
CHS Class Historian Limilson Tavares Will Reflect in Video of Graduates’ Journey
When senior Limilson Tavares walked out the doors of Chelsea High School in March, he never thought it would be his final day of classes inside the school. “I really thought we were going to be back to school in…
Calvin Brown Remembers His Friend and Mentor Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure
Calvin Brown was a rising amateur boxing champion when his finely tuned skills in the ring caught the eye of a boxing official at ringside. That official at ringside was an illustrious figure in the sport, Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure,…
Alpert Awaits MIAA Decision on CHS Fall Sports Season
Chelsea High School Director of Athletics Amanda Alpert is awaiting word from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) about the fall sports season in respect to the coronavirus. “We have not been given any word from the MIAA what we’re…
Celebrating 70 years on Garfield Avenue
Bob Borden has a love of Chelsea Bob Borden has been a resident of Garfield Avenue for 70 years. “I came from Pearl Street in 1951 to Garfield Avenue when my mother and father bought the house for $14,500 –…
The Triant Tradition
Michael Triant named new Winthrop boys basketball coach Anyone who followed the Chelsea Fast Pitch Softball League at Carter Park or the Chelsea Summer Basketball League at Merritt Park will recognize the name “Triant.” The three brothers, George, Willie, and…
Cogliano Leads CCC Clothing Distribution Effort
Chelsea Community Connections Director Cara Cogliano began her professional career in Chelsea 28 years ago. “My first job out of college at BU was at the Williams School in 1992,” recalled Cogliano. “I was a pre-school teacher. It was before…
City Clerk Expresses Confidence in ‘Vote By Mail’
Chelsea City Clerk Jeannette Cintron White is confident that the ‘Vote By Mail’ option for the Sept. 1 State Primary will go smoothly in the city. Cintron White explained the different phases of the process that will allow Chelsea voters…
Josh Kraft Will Step down from Boys and Girls Clubs
Josh Kraft, who led the immense effort to build an $11.2 million Boys and Girls Club facility on Willow Street and served as its founding executive director, will be stepping down as president and CEO of the Boys and Girls…