Noted actress Kathryn Woods will present a special historical performance tonight at 6 at the Chelsea Public Library. Woods will be performing a show, “A Woman Ain’t I? that focuses on the life of Sojourner Truth, who was born a…
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Local Dignitaries Paint Bowls to Help out the Chelsea Hunger Network
City Manager Jay Ash, Police Chief Brian Kyes, Fire Chief Robert Better, Centro Latino Executive Director Juan Vega, Community Relations Officer Sammy Mojica, and The Neighborhood Developers Director of Community Engagement Melissa Walsh painted “celebrity bowls” that will be available…
Appreciation: Philip D. Fixman Set a High Standard of Excellence as a Constable
Philip D. Fixman, who served as a constable in Chelsea for 53 years and established the standards of professionalism by which constables do their jobs today, died on Feb. 25 following a brief illness. He was 89. Phil moved to…
John’s Pizza Celebrates 35th Anniversary: Mike Falzone Invites City to Special Event on March 17
John’s Pizza, a legendary, family-owned pizza and sub shop at 8 Central Ave., will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Sunday, March 17, 2013 with a special event. On that day, Michael Falzone, owner of the business, will roll back the…
Jordan Boys and Girls Club Celebrated Its 100th Breakfast
The Jordan Boys and Girls Club celebrated the 100th event in its monthly Breakfast Series with an appearance by former Congressman Barney Frank Feb. 7 at the clubhouse on Willow Street The Breakfast Series, in its 18th year, is a…
Youth Basketball League Rolls Along: Michelle Lopez Leads Program for 270 Participants
The Chelsea Youth Basketball League has a proud history in this city. Before Nestor Lopez, Richie Harris, Joe Smith, Chris Jones, Tommy Mims, Teddy Lim, Leo Chafin, and three-point king John Saunders led Chelsea High School to its last Greater…
Latino Business Owners Attend Casino Forum
Saritin Rizzuto, chairwoman of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Division, said the group was pleased with the presentation delivered by Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner Enrique Zuniga at a meeting Monday at the Wyndham Chelsea Hotel. Close to 70 people…
Pagant Winner Mary D’eon Carries on Family’s Community Service
Beauty pageant winner Mary D’Eon is pictured with her family at the Burlington Coat Factory store in Revere where she is involved in a community service project for the donation of winter coats. Pictured with Mary are her parents, Phyllis…
Great Scott : Former CHS Football Star Scott Leonard Opens New Marketplace in Rutland, MA
Scott Leonard received the Thom McAn Award as the Chelsea High football team’s most outstanding scholar athlete in his senior year in 1982. As a sophomore running back, he scored a touchdown in a 34-26 victory over Everett that many…
A Positive Energy Day : Family Literacy Day Set for November 3 at Chelsea Public Library
It has become one of the most anticipated days on the fall calendar and it draws one of the largest turnouts of any event in the city. Dr. Mary Bourque, superintendent of Chelsea schools, will be there. Police Chief Brian…