I am disgusted Dear Editor: I am a life long resident of Charlestown and I am disgusted with all the dog feces all over the town. This winter was hard on everyone but the people who do not clean up…
Month: March 2015
A Challenging Winter, A Strong City
With the cycle of what seemed like never-ending snowstorms, this winter has tested me as a Mayor, and Boston as a community. I’ve been struck by how Bostonians have pulled together throughout this record-breaking season of storms, which surpassed the…
Arrests Made in Morrissey Shooting
Boston Police made huge breaks in the murder case of 17-year-old Ryan Morrissey Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon in arresting Julio Baez, 24, of Charlestown; Danilo Soto, 21, of Dorchester; and Alexander Soto, 17, of Charlestown – charging all three…
Wynn Resorts Buys More Everett Land
Strong sources have revealed this week that several parcels of land on the west side of Lower Broadway have come under the control of Wynn Resorts, though the company is likely not interested in doing any further shopping. “Wynn has…
Boston’s AAA Rating Affirmed
The City announced that both Standard and Poor’s Rating Service and Moody’s Investor’s Services have affirmed Boston’s AAA bond rating, the highest possible credit rating a City can receive. Both agencies cited the City’s sound fiscal management under Mayor Walsh’s…
Townie Tidbits
SAL’S ST. PATRICK’ S DAY CELEBRATION No this isn’t my celebration time but I can say I celebrated well last Friday night at the Knights. The Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day party, sponsored by Senator Sal DiDomenico, was well…
Obituaries 03-12-2015
Rocco Anthony Jesso Gifted and Much Loved Educator Rocco Anthony Jesso, a Charlestown native, formerly of Revere, died on Wednesday, March 4 after a long illness at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 83 years old. Mr. Jesso was born and…
Engaged Charlestown Residents Start Working Groups next Week
Working groups on the environment, jobs/vendors and transportation will be held next week with Wynn Resorts officials as part of the newly formed Engaged Charlestown Residents effort to work with and get answers from the casino developer. The formation of…
Chang Chosen as New School Superintendent
The Boston School Committee chose to enter contract negotiations with a new superintendent Tuesday night after an executive session meeting that revealed the choice of Dr. Tommy Chang in a 5-2 vote – a choice that gave Mayor Martin J.…
The Mail Must Go Through
Anyone who thinks they’ve had their fair share of the snow and cold should try delivering the mail through the nooks and crannies of Charlestown’s streets. Whether it’s dressing for bone chilling cold, jumping over snowbanks the size of cars,…