The Salvation Army facility at 258 Chestnut Street is in full-scale operation each day, helping to distribute 500-600 food boxes that contain 35 meals in each box. Capt. Isael Gonzales and his wife, Capt. Brenda Gonzalez, Commanding Corps Officers at…
Author: Cary Shuman
Collaborative, Vega Appear on Livestream with Sen. Markey
During an emotional livestream walkthrough at the Chelsea Collaborative COVID-19 response food bank, Executive Director Gladys Vega asked Sen. Ed Markey to continue to help Chelsea residents in the fight against the insidious virus which has had a devastating impact…
MIAA Will Make Statement on Spring Sports Season by April 24
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) said on its website that it will provide a formal statement regarding the status of the high school spring sports season by April 24. Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the closing of all schools…
Council President Roy Avellaneda Is There During Crisis
The spotlight is finding Roy Avellaneda and it’s a platform he didn’t seek. No one expected a global pandemic to hit the United States in 2020 and no one could have predicted the impact COVID-19 would have on Chelsea, which…
Temple Emmanuel Holds Virtual Seder
Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea congregants enjoyed an interactive, virtual Passover Seder with Rabbi Oksana Chapman leading the group in observance of the Jewish holiday. With their Hagaddah prayer books in hand, Temple members and families asked the traditional Four Questions,…
Cong. Kennedy, Chelsea Leaders Discuss COVID-19 Threat in City
Congressman Joseph Kennedy joined City Council President Roy Avellaneda, Vice President Judith Garcia, and Executive Director Maria Belen Power April 9 for an emergency frontline broadcast to discuss the COVID-19 virus and its severe impact on Chelsea. Chelsea is among…
JGBC, Community Leaders Laud Kraft Family’s Efforts During Crisis
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…
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…