More than 400 people gathered at the South Boston Convention Center on Tuesday, March 25, to sound off at the public input hearing on the Revere Mohegan Sun casino project in front of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Residents from…
Month: March 2014
Push Is on to Approve Proposed Charlestown Maritime Center
There is a regional push to get the state to quickly approve the proposed organic material processing and transportation facility at 200 Terminal Street in Charlestown known as the Charlestown Maritime Center. The MWRA has begun a co-digestion program for…
The Boston Conservatory’s Annual Gala
The Boston Conservatory’s annual fundraising gala, “An Evening Celebrating Sondheim” was held on Sunday night, March 9th, in two locations. First, guests were treated to an original student and alumni production, “Celebrating Sondheim” at the Boston Conservatory Theater in the…
Creative Kitchens Tour 2014
‘Creative Kitchens Tour 2014’, to be held on Saturday, April 5, offers a rare opportunity for guests to step inside eight 19th century townhouses to glimpse their gracious and distinctive kitchens, ranging in décor from cozy and classic to sleek…
Townie Tidbits By Sal Giarratani: Charlestown Rocks with Personal Stories
A neighborhood isn’t defined by its geographic borders but by its people and history. Charlestown is only one square mile but inside this little patch of land are a million stories past. present and hopefully into the distant future. My…
Downtown View: Downtown Changing, Good for All
An important part of Boston is in flux—good flux. It will be interesting to see how the details work themselves out. You have probably known the district as Downtown Crossing ever since it got a little seedy, the Washington Street…
Guest Op-ed Basic City Services From Mayor Martin J. Walsh
As Mayor of Boston, I am fortunate to have the ability, and responsibility, to make a difference in the lives of our residents on a daily basis. One of the most important ways we do this is through basic city…
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 03-27-2014
Warrant 03/18/14 – Officers in the area of Tufts Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Chelsea Court warrant charging shoplifting. Robbery – Firearm – Residence 03/18/14 – A victim on Carney Court reported when she returned home,…
Hundreds Pay Final Respects to Flo Johnson
Florence Johnson was laid to rest this past Saturday morning at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Charlestown. More than 200 people attended her funeral, including members of the Rolling Thunder veterans motorcycle group and many veterans from Charlestown. Johnson was…