It’s an across-the-city success story, a cause for celebration for parents of Chelsea schoolchildren, a nod for a “great job” by the hard-working principals and teachers at all the schools – from the John Silber Early Learning Center to Chelsea…
Author: Cary Shuman
Make Your Way to Chelsea Day
There is only one place to be in Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 19: anywhere on Broadway, from Fifth Street to Fourth Street. The City of Chelsea is presenting “Chelsea Day,” and City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher invites residents of all…
Congresswoman Pressley Comes to Chelsea to Express Full Support for Council President Vidot
U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who shook up the political establishment with her victory in last November’s election, came to Chelsea last Thursday night to support the candidacy of Damali Vidot, who is seeking re-election to the Chelsea City Council. Pressley…
Food Is Love : Mrs. Toolan’s Christmas Holiday Dinner Set for Dec. 24 at the Salvation Army
The story begins with a Chelsea kid, John “Jake” Toolan, growing up in a loving mom’s home on Franklin Avenue where there was a warmth of family and a passion for cooking, with the mom bringing the family together for…
Vega Maldonado, Tejada Advance to District 2 final Election in Nov.
Melinda Vega Maldonado and Luis Tejada will face off in the Nov. 5 election for the District 2 seat on the City Council following their 1-2 finishes in Tuesday’s Preliminary Election. Vega Maldonado topped the ticket in the three-candidate field…
Walnut Street Synagogue Hosts Founders’ Day Celebration Sunday
Edward Medros will be there. Herbie Kupersmith will be there. And so will the other pillars of the Jewish community in Chelsea who have worked hard to keep the historic Walnut Street Synagogue in existence. This Sunday, Medros, the current…
A Band in Demand : MSF Experiencing a Surge in Popularity
MSF stands for Music Special Forces, but they are also the initials for Michael Salvatore Firicano, the leader of the band that he founded in 2010. The band has had personnel changes through the years but has maintained a loyal…
Appreciation : William Gould Sr. Is Remembered Fondly by Family and Friends
Just as Derek Gould had done so often in his outstanding high school football career at Northeast Regional Vocational High School, he delivered very well. On this day, the sad occasion of his father William “Bill” Gould’s Holy Eucharist service…
A Standing ‘O’ for Linda Breau : Chelsea Deputy School Superintendent Honored
Linda Breau is retiring from the Chelsea school system and she’s learning just how much her colleagues and the schoolteachers have appreciated her 26 years of service in the city. Breau, who is deputy superintendent of the Chelsea public schools,…
Dr. Mary Bourque Presents Her Final Opening Day Speech at Convocation
Dr. Mary Bourque delivered her ninth and final Opening Day speech Monday morning to teachers and staff in the Chelsea school district at the Convocation gathering inside the Saul Nechtem Gymnasium. Dr. Bouque is retiring as superintendent of Chelsea schools…