Tamar Levy-Gedacht, a 12-year-old Israeli-American girl who lives in South Korea, became a bat mitzvah at the traditional Jewish ceremony on Aug. 10 at Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea. Family and friends listened as Tamar, standing confident and poised alongside Rabbi…
Author: Cary Shuman
Repucci Will Retire as Executive Director of CAPIC
Robert S. Repucci, executive director of CAPIC for the past 41 years, will be retiring from the agency that assists residents and seniors in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Repucci, who has worked at CAPIC in various capacities since 1972, publicly…
Reia’s Team Reigns Again : Chelsea’s Feliz Twins Help Phunk Win National Title
The Phunk Phenonemon junior dance team has struck gold once again. Competing at the USA Hip Hop National Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, where the temperature outside the Arizona Grand was 115 degrees, the Phunk’s nine-member dance team captured first place…
‘We Have Lost An Icon’ : Cable Television Exec. Director Duke Bradley Passes Away
Robert “Duke” Bradley Sr., executive director of Chelsea Community Cable Television for more than 30 years, died on Aug. 12 following a sudden illness. Mr. Bradley was a lifelong resident of Chelsea and one of its most popular and admired…
Thank You, Bruce Harrison is Leaving REACH After 12 Years of Service
Bruce Harrison has been a championship coach and a champion for Chelsea’s youth since his days in the Chelsea Youth Basketball League at the old Chelsea High gymnasium on Clark Avenue. For the past 12 years, Harrison has been a…
Councillor Tejada Praises Let It Fly Classic directors
City Councillor Luis Tejada will be a spectator at the fifth annual Let It Fly Basketball Classic Saturday at Jordan Boys and Girls Club. “I wouldn’t miss it,” said Tejada. “The directors [Kyle Umemba and Cesar Castro do such a…
Time Rolls On : Bellingham Square Clock Is Repaired
The historic clock in Bellingham Square is right on time. Thanks to the efforts of the world-renowned Chelsea Clock Company, the clock has been repaired and is now showing the correct time for all 1,440 minutes of each day. “The…
Back to School Celebration Set for Aug. 22
When do you know it’s almost time to go back to school? When Yolanda Valles, parent liaison at the Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex, announces the date of Chelsea’s annual Back to School Celebration. “The Chelsea Public Schools is hosting…
August Madness : Umemba, Castro Prepare for Fifth Annual Let It Fly Basketball Tournament Aug. 10
The five years have passed quickly since Kyle Umemba and Cesar Castro decided they wanted to run a basketball tournament for the youth of Chelsea. “We’re just two Chelsea guys in the community giving back,” said Umemba. Year Five for…
Roca Draws Praise as National Model at Panel Discussion : CPD Capt. Batchelor Speaks Out on Need Identifying High-Risk Individuals at a Younger Age
Community leaders praised Roca as a national model for its positive impact in helping to decrease incidents of urban violence during a panel discussion held June 27 at Northeast Crossing in Boston. Carl Miranda, director of Roca Boston moderated the…