The CHAD Christmas Team front from left to right: Kathy Andrea, Angela Corvu, Christine Vraiel, Mimi Wrenn, Sarah Coughlin, Roxanne Corvu, Billy Boyle. Back row from left to right: Boston Police Officer Michael Charbonnier, Sean Getchell, Boston Police Officer Dave…
Month: December 2011
The End of Occupy Boston
Mayor Thomas Menino did the right thing in the end, evicting without incident the remaining numbers of those who will go down in local folklore for many years to come as the Occupiers of Boston. As nearly everyone in Boston…
Police Briefs 12-15-2011
11/28/11 – Breaking and Entering, Residence Officers responded to Albion Place for a reported breaking and entering to both the first and second floor units. Both units had jewelry and various electronics taken. At this time officers did not find…
Obituaries 12-15-2011
Kathleen T. O’Shea, MD Member of Dermatology Department at MGH Dr. Kathleen T. O’Shea, M.D. of Boston died on December 3. She was a graduate and Valedictorian of the College of Sacred Heart and Newton Nazareth Academy, and a member…
Charlestown Tree Lighting
Mayor Thomas Menino brought Santa Claus and The Macy’s Trolley to Charlestown on Sunday afternoon at Thompson Square. Hundreds of Charlestown residents enjoyed Sorelle’s Bakery cookies and cider as they waited for the festivities. Dancing Tree, Rudolph, The Red Nosed…
40 Warren Street Hot Topic at CNC
The proposed development at 40 Warren Street dominated the monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC)Tuesday night. More than 25 abutters to the proposed project came to the meeting to ask that the Council reconsider its vote to support…
ZBA Scheduled New Hearing for 40 Warren Street Project
It was a project that had widespread support from the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) but once abutters began complaining they were not involved in the process things went sour. The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday (ZBA) was asked to…
Friends of Doherty Park Looking for Supporters
The Friends of Doherty Park in Charlestown are trying to boost turnout at the next upcoming meeting regarding renovations of the historic park by the City. Each year the Boston Parks Department (BPD) picks a handful of parks from across…
Forum Held About Making Charlestown a Healthier Place
Last Thursday evening, Charlestown residents filled the Knights of Columbus ballroom for a community forum about making Charlestown a healthier place to live, work and play. The purpose of the forum, which was sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for…
Chamber Breakfast Networking Event Every Friday
Every Friday morning, the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast networking event at the Grasshopper Café, located at 229 Bunker Hill St. The meetings begin promptly at 7:30 a.m., but guests can get there as early as 7 a.m.,…