The Mayor of Boston is thanking Charlestown residents for their patience as the city completes an extensive roadwork in Sullivan Square for the first time in 25 years. Mayor Martin Walsh said the Public Works Department (PWD) have worked for…
Month: June 2014
MGH Institute Takes Bunker Hill Race Team Prize
Team IHP repeated as team champion, and third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student Anna Haring won the women’s division, at the 2014 Battle of Bunker Hill Road Race on June 15. A total of 37 students, staff, and faculty were…
Obituaries 06-19-2014
Sidney ‘Sid’ McComiskey Electrician Sidney J. “Sid” McComiskey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 16 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.…
To Serve and to Protect
Officer Rene Sanchez, K-9 Unit, and his dog, Rico, were an exciting part of the District A-15 Open House on Saturday morning that was part of the kick-off for Charlestown Pride Week. The exciting week of activities will conclude with…
Bunker Hill Parade Steps off on Sunday
It’s the 239th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and all week long Charlestown residents have been showing off their Townie Pride. From comedy fundraisers to dinners to special events Bunker Hill Pride Week will culminate in the annual…
LaMattina Gets Ferry Service Here
Uber, the widely popular mobile application taxi service, is launching a new ferry service in Charlestown and the Boston Harbor and City Councilor Sal LaMattina is elated. LaMattina welcomed Uber General Manager Meghan Joyce to Boston last week for the…
CHS Artworks on Display Monday
On Monday night (June 16), Charlestown High School is opening up to the community, hosting a grand Student Show Art. Featuring artwork by students from the high school, the Edwards Middle School, the Warren Prescott, the Kennedy Center Child Focus,…
Police Briefs 06-12-2014
Warrant Arrest 06/04/14 – Officers in the area of Corey Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Chelsea Court warrant charging operation of a motor vehicle without a license Drugs 06/04/14 – As a result of a drug…
Obituaries 06-12-2014
Joseph ‘Lee’ Doyle Lifelong Charlestown Resident Joseph L. “Lee” Doyle, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, June 5 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 56 years old. Lee was born in Boston…
Hot Dogs and Baseball
Fun is a hot dog and a game of baseball for Cole McKenney, age 4, who is a member of the Charlestown Little League Indians, and was on hand last Saturday for the Family Fun Day. Hundreds of kids and…