-By Andrew Crocker Parcel 3 The land once covered by the old Route 1 on ramp which the turnpike authority fenced off after its removal is now slated for development. At one time the site was open to the public…
Month: December 2010
Police Briefs 12-30-2010
12/20/10 – Drugs Officers on Medford Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Charlestown District Court default warrant. During a booking search, Class B drugs were also found on his person. He will be charged accordingly. 12/21/10 –…
Sports
-By Kevin E. Kelly “Townies” drafted by the Pros 1962 Boston Celtics (NBA) – Chuck Chevalier, Boston College; 1971 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) – John Brennan, Boston College; 1973 Vancouver Canucks (NHL) – Paul O’Neil, Boston University; 1976 California Golden Seals…
Obituaries 12-30-2010
Mary Virginia McMakin Of Burlington, formerly of Charlestown Mary Virginia (Rock) McMakin of Burlington, formerly of Charlestown, died on December 21. She was the beloved wife of William B.; loving mother of Mary “Ginger” Franchitto and her husband, Larry, of…
The Clock
Charlie McGonagle He clearly remembered that October day of nearly thirty years ago when he first saw the clock. It sat in the window of a cut-rate jewelry store on a street whose shops drew the boundary of the downtown…
A Story Twice Told
By Danny O’Neil Last week while swapping traveling stories with a few friends of mine, we were talking about hitchhiking in the south and what an experience it was. Our conversation reminded me of a story my father told me…
Help keep me in the “loop”
If anyone knows of a Charlestown youngster who is participating in a sport or recreational activity (elementary school, high school, college, or otherwise), please E-Mail me at [email protected] with the information and/or photographs and I will be sure to include…
Some of this, some of that
Former Providence college hockey star and erstwhile “Townie” Jim Tibbetts has been chosen as the tour director for European Select Teams. Also helping with the development of ice hockey in Ireland, as well as coaching the Irish National Team at…
Winter Sports “Townie” Roll Call
HOCKEY: Harvard University – John Caldwell; University of Connecticut – Brittany Murphy; St. Anslem College – Alexa Hingston; Tufts University – Tom DeRosa; Under-17 National Team – Matthew Gryzleck; St. Clements High School – Keith Wallace (coach), Michael Upton (coach),…
Community Center youth basketball
Community Center activist Ginny Mansfield reports that a youth basketball program will begin after the New Year. The player fee is $25 and tryouts will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the gym. If you need assistance with…