Make the most of the long weekend
The arrival of the long holiday weekend means that the fall season is squarely upon us, the time of year that has special meaning for all of us in New England. With the weatherman (as of this writing)...
View ArticleWe supports protecting Monument Square
We support protecting Monument Square To the Editor, There has been a great deal of discussion about the proposed Monument Square Landmark District, and understandably, residents have questions about...
View ArticleMonument Square Landmark District working study report & community meeting
The Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee and staff of the Boston Landmarks Commission are pleased to announce the release of a preliminary working draft of a study report on the proposed...
View ArticleCNC MEETING DATES
CNC MEETING DATES CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7 PM, Knights of Columbus The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from...
View ArticleDCR unveils 2026 interactive fall foliage map
Continuing its efforts to ensure Massachusetts residents and visitors get the most out of fall in New England, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its...
View ArticleThe 2026 “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” bulb giveaway announced
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with...
View ArticleCharlestown Schoolgirls hold annual scholarship luncheon
Since 1981 the Charlestown Schoolgirls have been active in bettering the community and raising money for scholarships to promising students. This year 61 scholarships totaling $65,500 were dispersed....
View ArticleCNC Meeting Dates
CNC MEETING DATES CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7 PM, Knights of Columbus The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from...
View ArticleFall arrives
After last week’s summer-like weather, where temperature hit the mid-80s for a couple of days, much-cooler weather arrived this past weekend, Combined with the strong winds from a developing...
View ArticlePier 5 Belongs To The Public. The Issues: Just The Facts
To the Editor, Charlestown, a community of 20,000 residents is surrounded by water, and located in a severe flood zone. It has the second lowest tree canopy in Greater Boston. The Boston Planning and...
View ArticleThe Artists Group Of Charlestown hosts annual Art In The Park EVENT
The Artists Group of Charlestown held its annual Art In The Park show, on Saturday, September 12, in Charlestown’s City Square Park. Ellen Romanowski with her daughter Kelly meet artist Rachael...
View ArticleCity of Boston kicks off Free Fall Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The...
View ArticleThe Artists Group Of Charlestown hosts annual Art In The Park event
The Artists Group of Charlestown held its annual Art In The Park show, on Saturday, September 12, in Charlestown’s City Square Park. More photos will be in next weeks issue.
View ArticleData centers: We have met the enemy and they are us
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society:...
View ArticleTradition continues with the 107th Saint Anthony’s Feast
Each year the people of the North End invite residents to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers,...
View ArticleEnjoy the great weather on Labor Day weekend
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The...
View ArticleTemporary Harborwalk Closure
Temporary Harborwalk Closure To the Editor, To Friends and neighbors, there will be a temporary harborwalk closure between Piers 6 and 7 in Charlestown beginning on Tuesday, September 8. This section...
View ArticleParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshops
ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshops The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshop series, taking place...
View ArticleHappy 102nd birthday, Margaret
Former Charlestown resident Margaret Klessens celebrated her 102nd Birthday recently at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea. Margaret was given a special commendation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
View ArticleConservancy, Citizen Plaintiffs respond to Mass. Supreme Judicial Court...
Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek issued the following statement in response to the court’s decision on the Franklin Park White Stadium case: “We’re disappointed by this...
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