Wynn has announced that the $1.7 billion Wynn Resort in Everett will exceed state regulatory requirements for environmental sustainability and feature advanced green initiatives, including the use of solar power and rainwater harvesting. The Wynn Resort in Everett is being…
Month: August 2015
Mishawaum Extension Bridge Closed for Structural Problems
Though many might not be aware – or perhaps found out through near accidents when trying to turn – the Mishawaum Extension Bridge across Rutherford Avenue has officially closes to vehicles. Though there is no signage announcing the fact, jersey…
Police Briefs 08-20-2015
POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service…
Letter to the Editor
Getting it Right for Greater Boston Dear Editor: As a resident of Charlestown, the proposed Wynn casino impacts on our environment, health and traffic have been a major concern for many of us in this community. But it’s really not…
Mayor’s New Number is 311
By Martin J. Walsh Bostonians are the eyes and ears of their communities. That’s why, in every neighborhood, I’m always asking residents what we can do better. I count on your responses to make our city services the best…
Townie Tidbits
BY SAL GIARRATANI “You can go to hell but as for me, I will go to Texas.” -Davy Crockett I just got back from my annual vacation to America down in Austin, Texas. Our nation seems to…
Jazzing It Up
Bandleader Jill Altshuler on the saxophone leads the Harvard Alumni Jazz Band in a rousing number for more than 100 people who gathered last Thursday night, Aug. 6, for the free summer concert on the water at the Menino Playground…
Flood Plan Adjustment Will Reduce Trucking
After Hurricane Sandy destroyed the coast of New Jersey and wreaked havoc on New York City a few years ago, coastal development has never been the same. Before, a goal of elevations that started above the 100-year flood plains were…
Poll Taxing Dispute Over Local Casino Vote Stirs Emotions:Ryan Says Time to Get Best Agreement, Not a Vote
When it comes to Charlestown getting a vote on the Wynn casino project, strong emotions from all angles seem to have popped up lately. In a phone conversation that ended “badly,” according to comments by Steve Wynn in Tuesday’s Boston…
At Home on the Stage:Eleven Year-old David Sullivan Stars in BCT Production of ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.’
Charlestown resident David Sullivan appeared in the lead role of Ching Ho, a comedic henchman, in the Boston Children’s Theatre’s (BCT) production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” at the Shore Country Day School in Beverly. He performed in three shows.…