Walsh, Boston Housing Authority Awards $2.5m in Food Distribution Contracts
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is launching a $2.5 million partnership with local businesses and nonprofits to distribute hundreds of thousands of meals to its...
View ArticleHarvest on Vine Food Pantry and COVID-19
By Tom MacDonald The demand for food at St. Mary-St. Catherine’s Harvest on Vine emergency food pantry has skyrocketed since COVID-19 hit. The number of families we serve has increased, and the amount...
View ArticleMGH Institute Modifies Fall Schedule to Reduce Students and Staff on Campus
The MGH Institute of Health Professions, following guidance from the state and Mass General Brigham, has adjusted its fall semester schedule. All of the Institute’s didactic courses will be delivered...
View ArticlePedestrian in Serious Condition After Crash on Medford Street
A jogger who was hit and very seriously injured on Medford Street Aug. 17 remains hospitalized and in recovery this week following the terrible accident. Boston Police said they got a call at 7:32...
View ArticleCharlestown Ward and Precincts Voting Totals
Charlestown Totals – – (Top 8 Citywide Advance for five seats on Nov. 5) 2-1 – (Zelma Lacey House) Dan Ryan – 562 Damali Vidot – 202 Joe Kennedy III – 327 Ed Markey – 476 2-2 (Harvard-Kent School –)...
View ArticleCollege Sports Has Serious Risks for Athletes
When President Trump was in New Hampshire for a campaign rally two weeks ago, he implored the Big 10 athletic directors to reconsider their recent decision to postpone their college football season...
View ArticleDo Not Litter Your Masks
For those of us who take note of the problem of litter (and who often bring along a bag to pick up litter when we are walking along a beach), we are accustomed to the plethora of styrofoam cups and...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 09-10-2020
Charlestown Beat Vandalism 09/01/20 – A victim on Mystic Avenue reported he observed a male suspect lingering around his home, and a short time later, the victim observed that cinder blocks near his...
View ArticleFor the Record
BPS Hybrid Model/Phased-In Reopening BPS is moving forward with a responsible, phased-in plan to start the school year. This approach will give time to assess health data before each step, with the...
View ArticleUSS Constitution to Commemorate 9/11 Terror Attacks
The crew of USS Constitution is scheduled to commemorate the tragic loss of life and historic significance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, aboard the ship this Friday, Sept. 11. The ceremony...
View ArticlePartial Lane Closures on Nashua Street for Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation...
The MBTA announced it will commenced rehabilitation work on the East Cambridge Viaduct over Nashua Street near the intersection with Charles River Dam Road. The partial lane closures will take place...
View ArticleBoston Public Library Extends Moratorium on Late Fines
The Boston Public Library announced that is it extending its moratorium on assessing late fines through the end of the year. BPL instituted the moratorium in March in the wake of the pandemic,...
View ArticleNorth Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
September 6 – 19 This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for...
View ArticleNeighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry appeal The Food Pantry has had a great need at this time as it has been very busy serving many more residents in town and providing more frequent distributions. Donations...
View ArticleContinued Detours on O’Brien Highway Outbound September 12-13
Placement of large steel beams at Lechmere Viaduct continues The MBTA announced Friday it will continue crane lifts this weekend at the new Lechmere Viaduct under construction between the Gilmore...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Madison J. Rodriguez is the 2020 Quinn Scholar To the Editor: All associated with Michael’s mission are proud to announce that Madison J. Rodriguez is the 2020 Quinn Scholar. Madison distinguished...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: How We’re Recognizing Recovery Month in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh September is Recovery Month. It’s a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder and those who need treatment and support, celebrate Bostonians who are in recovery,...
View ArticleDonald Trump Is No Winston Churchill
Rage, the new book by veteran journalist Bob Woodward about the presidency of Donald Trump, has revealed unequivocally that Trump deliberately has downplayed the lethality of the Covid-19 pandemic...
View ArticleApocalypse — Now
The photos of the wildfires in our western states that have incinerated entire communities and that have turned daytime skies to night by their heavy smoke have illustrated the dramatic effects of...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 09-17-2020
Charlestown Beat Shoplifting 09/07/10 – As a result of a radio call to First Avenue for a person shoplifting, an individual was questioned and issued a no-trespass order barring her from coming back...
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