When we were younger, we never truly understood what our grandmother meant when she would say, “It’s been a long, hard winter.” In a child’s world, a big snowstorm means no school, which would leave us free to go sledding,…
Month: February 2014
Letters to the Editor
Concerned over impacts of Wynn casino Dear Editor: The Charlestown Neighborhood Council was formed in 1987 to facilitate effective communication between Charlestown and the government of the City of Boston, its departments and agencies. According to our Bylaws, we provide…
Charlestown Beat
POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the third Tuesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:30 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service…
Police Briefs 02-13-2014
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Gun 02/03/14 – A victim on Starr King Court reported that a male and a female forced their way into her home. An argument ensued, during which the male threatened to shoot the victim,…
Navy Yard to Get Major Rehab Starting in March
Boston National Historical Park Superintendent Cassius M. Cash appeared before the Charlestown Neighborhood Council on Tuesday night to explain that the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a $4.8 million contract to replace the water main, hydrants, valves and water…
Super Shabazz Is Honored
When one thinks of the Charlestown High School boys basketball teams of the past few years, the name Shabazz Napier comes to mind. The talented UConn senior was at his old high school court for a jersey number retirement ceremony…
Few Specifics Offered for Wynn Casino
City Councilor Sal LaMattina criticized Wynn Casino’s plans to mitigate traffic through Charlestown to its proposed casino in Everett at a meeting Tuesday night at Charlestown High School. While Wynn representatives said at the meeting they would spend millions to…
Charlestown Community Appreciation Awards Ceremony to Be on April 25
The 22nd Peter Looney Charlestown Appreciation Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 25th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30. Dinner will be served at 7:30. Awards Ceremony starts at…
Not for Nothin’
Legal Seafoods update Officials from Legal Seafoods announced at the Charlestown Neighborhood Council monthly meeting on Tuesday night that the popular restaurant may have their official opening in late spring or early summer if all goes well with city licenses…
Letters to the Editor
Charlestown is not Beacon Hill Dear Editor, The Charlestown neighborhood has changed much over the past twenty years. A new demographic of people have become part of this community, opening shops and participating in a wide array of local activities.…