Townie Sports
Youth Hockey Update – the Season Begins! Squirts •The Squirt AAA team is sitting at 2-2 on the season after parity. After losing twice to Dorchester, the team has beaten Danvers and Arlington –...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
Neighbor to Neighbor Dear Editor, Maya Angelo, a well- respected activist and poet once said, “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” With that in mind, we thank the community of Charlestown for...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth...
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal...
View ArticleThe Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of...
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Harvest on Vine Thanksgiving Food Pantry Appeal For Thanksgiving, the Food Pantry is requesting canned cranberry sauce to include in its Holiday distribution. Donations of non-perishable foods, boxed...
View ArticleEnchanted Trolley to Bring Santa Claus, Mayor on Dec. 8
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the schedule for the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour, a Boston holiday tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout the City. This year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley...
View ArticleOn the Waterfront: Requiem for a Tree
By Michael Parker A beautiful, large 50-foot beech tree in the Navy Yard was completely uprooted and fell due to the winds accompanying the devastating coastal storm. While I am sure that multiple...
View ArticleDifferent Clientele: Neighborhood Council Split on Support For New Bunker...
By Adam Swift The owner of Sanchez Market at 160 Bunker Hill St. is looking to expand from beer and wine sales to a full liquor license. At last week’s meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood...
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Veterans Banquet
Veteran Ed Cottier served on the USS Saratoga, and was given the royal treatment at the seventh annual Veterans Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 7. In addition to honoring veterans from the Town, the Abraham...
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Mayor’s Fundraiser
Edward Wellington, Mayor Martin Walsh, Elaine McCarthy, and Boston Corporate Counsel (and former State Representative) Gene O’Flaherty during Mayor Walsh’s fundraiser on Weds., Nov. 6, at the...
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AGC Call for Entries The Artists’ Group of Charlestown is accepting submissions of artwork for the December Exhibition 2019 to be held at the StoveFactory Gallery, December 7 -8, and December 14-15,...
View ArticleWalsh Awards $500,000 to Support Boston’s Youth
Building on his commitment to investing in positive pathways for residents in the City of Boston, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced 20 organizations have been awarded funding through the 2020...
View ArticleMalden Catholic Honor Roll
Malden Catholic Honor Roll students from Charlestown – Fall 2019 Malden Catholic High School students have completed the coursework for the first quarter for the 2019-20 academic year. Malden Catholic...
View ArticleKennedy Center Kicks off Holiday Gift Drive for Those in Need
Help Charlestown children this holiday season, by participating in the Kennedy Center’s Annual Holiday Drive. Each year, the Center receives more than 300 requests for holiday assistance from families...
View ArticleNorth Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
Travel Impacts •N. Washington Street Inbound: Off-peak daytime lane reductions will continue across the bridge to Keany Square. One of two lanes and all turn movements will be available from 10 a.m.–2...
View ArticleGood Shepherd School Celebrates 10th Anniversary
By Seth Daniel and Marianne Salza There can be no better endorsement for a pre-school than when the young students don’t want to leave. That’s what many parents have experienced over the last 10 years...
View ArticleCNC Precinct Elections – Cancelled
Please be advised that the CNC Precinct Elections scheduled for Nov. 23, 2019 are cancelled. In accordance with the CNC Bylaws, in instances where there is only one candidate for each precinct...
View ArticleCharlestown Teacher Receives Funds From SONIC Drive-In
SONIC Drive-In concluded its annual Limeades for Learning Fall Voting campaign in support of public school teachers last month, and Charlestown teachers received funding to support their innovative...
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Harvest Fair
Arulo Currie (3) with Alice Currie checking out the jewelry table at the 180th Harvest Fair at St. John’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, Nov 16. Members and friends of the church gathered for the...
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The Deep End
Celtics 7’5″ center Tacko Fall needed a place to learn to swim and the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club was where he dove in last month. Aquatics Director Colby Cahill (far left) and several beginner...
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