Official firekeeper Stan Leonard (out of frame) honorably disposes of the first flag while Tom Coots holds the next flag to be retired during the annual Flag Day honorable flag retirement ceremony on June 14 at the Abraham Lincoln Post…
Month: June 2018
Celebrating the Solstice
ABBEY ROAD? No, Bunker Hill Street! The Dirty Water Brass Band (with Charlestown connections) marches in the crosswalk across Bunker Hill Street last Thursday, June 21, leading a cadre of followers with them in a musical Solstice Stroll from the…
Peace Park Dedication Draws Large Crowds Seeking Community Healing
The cobblestone streets and happy greetings amongst Charlestown residents belies the years of sadness and pain that circulates through the Town’s history – one of loose ends not tied up when it comes to murder, violence and drug overdose. That…
Chain Forge Hotel Clears Environmental Regulators
The Chain Forge hotel project in the Navy Yard has cleared the state’s environmental review process (MEPA) without a review, despite being a disposal site with high levels of PCBs present. This month, Secretary Matthew Beaton issued a letter publicly…
Tkachuk Selected Fourth in the 2018 NHL Draft
His father, Keith, is considered one of the greatest American-born players in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), born and bred in Charlestown. His brother, Matthew, has been an instant-impact player since entering the league in 2016 with…
CHAD Summer Tennis Program
Summer is upon us and our CHAD Tennis Summer Program is under way at the Mel Stillman Community Tennis Center. We are offering half day program for the Little Wonders (ages 4 – 7) and full day program for the…
Charlestown’s Grzelcyk Signs New,Two-Year Deal with Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on June 15 that the Bruins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, of Charlestown, to a two-year contract through the 2019-2020 season with an annual cap hit of $1.4 million. “It gives me a little bit…
Neighborhood Round Up
LOCAL RESIDENT RAISING MONEY FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION Justyne Collier, local resident of Charlestown, whose brother committed suicide in 2004, is working to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She will be joined by her extended family, also…
Major Changes in Store for Parking Tickets, Street Cleaning July 2
Fines will be increased effective Monday, July 2, for parking in violation of 11 City of Boston parking regulations, including overstaying a meter – which goes up to $40 a whack. The fines to be increased reflect those violations that most…
Police Briefs 06-28-2018
POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police and 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…