There was a reunion at the Central Fire Station Tuesday that never would have happened if not for the heroic action of Chelsea Fire Capt. Michael Thompson on Dec. 31. With tears flowing, Tony Ippolito and his wife of 60 …
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Their Gift to Chelsea: Zabot, Chacon Seek Residents for Oral History Project
If you have a story you want to tell about Chelsea, Devra Zabot and Edward Chacon want to hear it. Chacon, a creative film producer who oversees Chelsea City Studio, and Chacon, who is affiliated with Jukebox Event, are reaching…
Red Hot Artwork
Brett Angell’s unique use of cigarette boxes is catching fire Chelsea resident Brett Angell holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is an accomplished artist. Angell, 54, is creating a stir with his ability to…
The Greater Good for All: City Dedicates a Park in Honor of Community Activist Judie Dyer
Chelsea honored Judie Dyer, one of its most beloved and admired residents, by dedicating a park in her honor during ceremonies Saturday inside the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Judie Dyer Park is located at the corner of Heard…
Hundreds of Residents Enjoy Mrs. Toolan’s Christmas Dinner
Jake Toolan could only smile when he was asked what his mother’s thoughts would have been as he and his team helped prepare Christmas dinner for 400 people Dec. 24 at the Salvation Army on Chestnut Street. “This is such…
Celebrating the Collaborative
Quiroga Praises Agency as a National Model of Community Empowerment The Chelsea Collaborative celebrated its 31-year history of being a leader for community and social justice at a gala Dec. 18 at Emiliana Festa. Gladys Vega, who has served as…
The Return of the Champions: Chelsea High Honors Its Greatest Girls Basketball Team
The team had not one, but two 1,000-point scorers in Denise Chappell and Autumn Lopez, the latter known as the greatest playmaker in Chelsea High girls basketball history. They had a major track star, Katrina Hill, who also showed that…
The Simboli Family Soars With Eagles
Patricia Simboli, president of ACS Development Corpotation, hosted a tour of the city and reception for students and faculty from the Boston College Carroll School of Management and the Joseph E. Corcoran Center for Real Estate and Urban Action last…
The Camera Man: CHS Grad Stephen Levin Hosts Photo Exhibit
Stephen Levin spent 42 years in the teaching profession. Now retired, the 1967 Chelsea High graduate has more time to devote to one of his favorite hobbies: photography. And he’s becoming quite talented at his craft: Levin has been drawing…
Career Advancement: Wabik Moves Ahead Toward Her Goal of a New England Title
Kimberly Wabik, a clinical social worker at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, has set her sights on a New England boxing title. Wabik will take her next step toward her goal when she steps in to the ring on Nov. 27…