Month: February 2011

Jack the Barber

By 1981 Jack Luiselli, known to all in the Charlestown neighborhood as “Jack the Barber”, had become an integral part of the community.  Though a barber by trade, Jack would spend many years coaching the Charlestown Town Team, a football…

Honor Roll Call

Senior Nicole Callahan was named to the Dean’s List at George Washington University…Jennifer Doherty was named to the Dean’s List at Framingham State…Freshwoman Caitlin Coleman made the Dean’s List at Fitchburg State…Latin Academy senior Michael Clough achieved Honors.

60 Days ‘til “Opening Day”

Beginning on March 1, the Charlestown Little League program will begin indoor pre-season practice sessions every Tuesday at the Charlestown Community Center gymnasium.  However, it is required that all players participating in the sessions be members of the Charlestown Community…

“Townies” Sports Update

Once again, the Latin Academy swim team captured the City of Boston championship.  Congratulations go out to team members Gerard Rooney Jr., Keighan McGoff, Colby Cahill, Matteo Grando and Teaghan McLaughlin…Sophomore Tyrese Hoxter scored 27 points and junior sensation Akosa…

High School March Madness

BOYS BASKETBALL: Hats off to Charlestown (18-2, ranked #4) who are primed to make a run at the State title and have gone about their basketball business with style and determination…East Boston (11-3) served notice that they have returned to…

Shoe Shine

As a young boy, I always enjoyed watching my father shine his shoes.  The ritual fascinated me and many men of his “greatest generation” served in the military and shined their shoes on a daily basis. Getting a “shine” was…

Obituaries 02-24-2011

Russell H. Murray Formerly of Charlestown Russell H. “Raz” Murray of Saugus, formerly of Charlestown died on February 21, 2011. Beloved husband of 54 years of Evelyn (McNamara) Murray. Devoted father of Brian M. Murray of Boston, Shawn Murray of…