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Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday Fr. Dan Mahoney, pastor of Saint Francis de Sales parish, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint Francis de Sales Church, 303 Bunker Hill Street “On the top of...
View ArticleWu Announces Curbside Food-Waste Collection Program
Building on her commitment to make Boston a Green New Deal City, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Public Works Department announced that a curbside food waste collection program with rolling online...
View ArticleBlue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. Rolls Out 100 Proud Bluebikes To Celebrate...
In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is rolling out 100 Bluebikes wrapped in a rainbow pride-themed design through the month of June. Blue Cross Proud...
View ArticleBunker Hill Associates Announce Parade Week Events
After two long years deprived of a parade, Charlestown eagerly awaits the return of the Bunker Hill Day Parade this June 12th, commemorating the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This...
View ArticleMayor’s Garden Contest Deadline July 13
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest highlighting the hard work of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the skills...
View ArticleCity of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2022 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Demolished
The almost-200 year-old house at 8 Lawrence St. (shown above, before and after demolition) recently was demolished, raising concerns from many residents about possible demolition of similar homes of...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Protecting Our Children From the Shooters
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most federal career politicians end up very wealthy. They make good salaries. They have great health insurance and very nice retirement packages. They typically develop political...
View ArticleExasperated by High Energy Costs? Wait Until This Winter
Barely a day goes by without a news story about the high cost of gasoline and energy prices in general. Economists and energy market experts point to a host of reasons as to why the market prices for...
View Article2022 Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Roster
This information is printed as an informational guide only. The parade lineup is subject to change by the parade committee. Battle of Bunker Hill Parade June 12, 2022 12:30 P.M. Sponsored by The...
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Charlestown Football Club Charlestown Football Club’s last game of the season – Come kick off the Bunker Hill Day festivities early! The CFC Men over 40 team faces Newburyport this Sunday at 8 am at...
View ArticleFree Children’s Arts & Crafts Workshops Begin July 5
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program is pleased to announce the return of its series of Arts & Crafts Workshops giving children the opportunity to...
View ArticleCouncilor Coletta Announced Elvira Mora Will Join her Staff as Director of...
This week District 1 Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta announced the appointment of Elvira Mora, who served as Coletta’s campaign manager during her successful bid for the District 1 City Council...
View ArticleAnnual Bunker Hill Block Party & Street Market
The Block Party event will feature the naming of The new ‘Mayor of Charlestown’ at 1pm On Saturday, June 11, All Roads Charlestown will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bunker Hill Block Party & Street...
View ArticleCNC Corner
The CNC Basic Services Subcommittee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm at the Memorial Hall, Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center, 14 Green St, Charlestown,...
View ArticleAll Eyes on Charlestown
Bunker Hill Parade Starts on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The 147th Bunker Hill parade and the Battle of Bunker Hill road race will be taking place on Sunday, June 12, which will impact traffic and parking in...
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Touch (or sit on) a Truck
Oliver Plank on BFD Engine 32 from the Ladder 9 station in Charlestown during the Touch a Truck event kicking off Charlestown Pride Week.
View ArticleWe Urge Our Legislators To Support Lobster Fishing Bill
Most of us are environmentalists to some extent. We doubt there are few among us who do not find it heartbreaking that there was a record number of deaths of manatees this past year in Florida because...
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Doll Carriage Parade
Cameron and Greyson Mainey during the Edna Kelly’s Doll Carriage parade.
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The Parades: 247th Battle of Bunker Hill Day Parade
WW2 Veteran and Charlestown institution Margaret Klessens served as Chief Marshall of the Bunker Hill Day Parade on Sunday. The Acton Minute Men march up Monument Ave. towards the Bunker Hill Monument...
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