Chelsea has an expert on its Jewish history and her name is Dr. Ellen Rovner. Rovner, who holds a Ph.D in Anthropology from prestigious Brandeis University, guided a group of 20 through a tour of Chelsea’s Jewish history last Sunday…
Author: Cary Shuman
Chelsea Mensches The Jewish Journal Newspaper Honors Lubarsky, Medros at Awards Breakfast
The Jewish Journal newspaper honored members of its community who have made special contributions through their volunteer efforts and philanthrophy. Adele Lubarsky, principal of the Hooks Elementary School, and Ed Medros, president of the Walnut Street Synagogue, were honored as…
Rollins Speaks at Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Suffolk County District Attorney announces community meeting in Chelsea on June 19 Rachael Rollins, the dynamic district attorney who became the first female elected to the esteemed Suffolk County position last November, was the guest speaker at the Chamber of…
Authors Among Us Yard Sale Proceeds Will Go Toward Book Project
There are many yard sales held in Chelsea, but this may be the first from which a book is sprung. Chelsea resident Stacy Amaral and the weekly adult English-Spanish class that she coordinates will use the proceeds from last Saturday’s…
FBISpecial Agent in Charge Bonavolonta Wows the Audience at JGBC Breakfast
He had his audience totally engaged on every word, his knowledge so overwhelming, his delivery so confident and precise. Joseph R. Bonavolonta, FBI special agent in charge of the Boston Field Office, was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys…
Pope John High School Hosts Rally to Garner Fundraising Support
Pope John XXIII High School Principal Thomas Mahoney stood outside the school auditorium welcoming alumni, parents, and students to a rally Monday night. Mahoney said because of International Residential Management [IRM] not fulfilling its financial obligations to the school for…
Another Assist for Bustamante- CHS Soccer Great is Now Coaching Boston City FC
Michael Bustamante is arguably the greatest soccer player in Chelsea High School history. Following his All-Scholastic career at Chelsea High, he starred for Division 1 Boston University before being drafted by the New York Red Bulls of the MSL. Following…
Engineering Success On the Court Robinson-Griggs Builds a Legacy as MIT Coach
Lucia Robinson-Griggs, who graduated from Pope John XXIII High School as one of its greatest athletes of all time, is enjoying much success in the coaching ranks. Robinson-Griggs just completed a tremendous season as the associate head coach of the…
Alumnus Elliot Katzman moderates Salem State University’s Agganis Forum
Former Chelsea High scholar-athlete Elliot Katzman served as moderator for Salem State University’s Agganis Forum Monday night at the university’s Recital Hall. Katzman appeared at the forum with entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Cummings. Katzman interviewed Cummings about his successful career…
Chelsea Fire Department Holds Successful Event at New Brown Jug Funds Will Go to New Firefighters Memorial
A large crowd attended the Chelsea Fire Department fundraiser Saturday night at the New Brown Jug. Fire Captain Michael Thompson said the event helped the department reach its goal for the renovation project for the Chelsea Firefighters Memorial. “We want…