Battle of Bunker Hill Day 5K Road Race
Meeting held to discuss future of BCYF’s Clougherty Pool
On Tuesday night the Charlestown community came together to get updates from city officials, voice their frustration and discuss options for BCYF’s Clougherty Pool on Bunker Hill Street. It was announced earlier this month that due to maintenance issues BCYF…
NEW Health launches new HIV Prevention Program
With Monday being National HIV Testing Day, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) announced it has launched a new and expanded HIV Prevention Program thanks to a new grant. NEW Health was recently awarded a grant to fund and promote…
Science non-profit “e” inc. bestows inaugural Perry Prize to extraordinary local teacher
Parents and leaders at the Warren Prescott K-8 joined to celebrate the school’s receiving of the first-ever Perry Prize, awarded to science teacher extraordinaire, Ms. Tina Champagne. The event was a first of its kind for the school and the…
Local officials react to Roe v Wade being overturned
At a time when the country needs to unify more than ever, the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the landmark Roe v Wade decision has only divided the country even further. Protesters supporting women’s reproductive rights immediately took…
First bite, perfect bite, last bite
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Shrewsbury Fire Chief James Vuona, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, and Chief Fire Warden David Celino of the Department of Conservation and Recreation are asking residents to practice fire safety this…
Wu announces the results of the annual homeless census
On the night of February 23, Mayor Wu led a group of volunteers, including City and federal officials, homeless service providers, and public health and safety first responders in conducting the City of Boston’s 42nd annual homeless census. During the…
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test-rate increases
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased slightly last week after weeks of decline according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). This week the BPHC announced it is recommending that all Boston children and infants…
News Briefs
ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts begin July 11 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s 2022 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series offers top-notch musical entertainment in local parks from July 11 through August 10. The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City…
Fourth of July Memories
This weekend brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you, Quinn Scholarship Committee To the Editor, I would like to thank the Lieutenant Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Committee for selecting me as this year’s recipient. Men and women who give their lives in protection of our freedom should…