Ryan “Duce” Morrissey’s family: parents Stephen and Carol Morrissey with brother, Craig Powers, gathered for the third annual Duce Morrissey Cornhole Tournament last Sunday, Oct. 7. All of the proceeds go towards the scholarship fund that continues in Morrissey’s name.
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Anne Grimes Rand (R), president of the USS Constitution Museum, shook hands with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, as Navy Secretary Richard Spencer looks on. As part of Friday’s events, the three organizations signed a memorandum of understanding regarding how they will closely...
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The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will propose raising maximum heights in and around the western half of the Hood Park by 160 feet – leaving the possibility of 275-foot-tall buildings on the properties in Charlestown abutting the I-93 corridor. The document was...
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The first public meeting on the revamped One Charlestown project at the Bunker Hill Development has officially been set, and will be led as an off-site City Council Hearing...
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The Charlestown Neighborhood Council wishes to announce that it will be holding an election for its seven at-large council seats on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, for a two year...
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TOM MACDONALD BOOK LAUNCHING CELEBRATION Tom MacDonald will be on hand at The Navy Yard Bistro on Sunday, October 28 to launch his latest book, Murder in the Charlestown...
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How fitting it was that the sun burst through the clouds as the ceremony began for the announcement of the 2018 Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Experience Plan and a...
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The Charlestown Historical Society will Host the Women of Charlestown presented by Maria D’Itria on Oct. 16. Everyone has heard the story of Rosie the Riveter, who represented the...
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For many families Halloween is a fun time of year, to trick or treat and meet with friends. Yet, for children who manage complex medical conditions, Halloween can be...
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Nestled in the heart of Boston’s North End, St. John School has prepared students for bright futures since 1895. The school is a Catholic value-centered learning environment focused on...
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The tales of the Battle of Bunker Hill are thoroughly researched in the annals of Charlestown’s history. So too is the Civil War era and those that served from...
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Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito met with students at Charlestown High School Tuesday that are taking early college courses in order to be better prepared for college, while earning college...
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Berklee has named Maureen McMullan, a resident of Charlestown, as concert and event producer for external affairs. A Scottish soprano, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader trained in both classical and...
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Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) member Mary Boucher and a coalition of neighbors – particularly from the Bunker Hill Street and Medford Street areas – are calling for at least...
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Encore Boston Harbor added a local flavor to its five-star, $2.5 billion global resort this week, announcing that it has signed a lease with New England-based Big Night Entertainment...
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Charlestown Beat Larceny 10/02/18 – A victim on Ludlow Street reported unknown person(s) stole his scooter. The Stolen Car Unit has been notified of the incident. Robbery –...
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MORE GREEN SPACE FOR HEIGHT IS A FAIR – EVEN VERY BENEFICIAL – TRADE-OFF Dear Editor: I’d like to respond to better balance some of the resident views expressed...
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Boston is going through a period of historic growth— the kind our city hasn’t seen in decades. More people are choosing to put down roots and start families here....
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With the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, coming on the heels of the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, it is clear that the America as we...
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NHL SEASON BEGINS WITH TOWNIE FLAIR The NHL hockey season kicked off this week, and more than a few Townies or those with Townie roots were on rosters this...
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`EY DOG: Ernesto Reyes and Javi the dachshound were ready to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals in Thompson Square on Sunday, Sept. 30. The event brought clergy and...
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Special speaker Roger Sweet, MD, and his wife, Ann, during the 50th anniversary celebration of the MGH Charlestown Health Center last Friday, Sept. 28. Dr. Roger Sweet was present...
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The Navy Yard National Historic Park and several partners – including the Constitution Museum – are preparing to welcome in state, local and federal dignitaries on Friday for an...
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There aren’t many people who can say they’ve helped to teach thousands of the very youngest minds in the Town, but one person who can make such a boast...
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