The Charlestown Neighborhood Council wishes to announce the cancellation of the upcoming At-Large election scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018. After reviewing nomination papers submitted, the Election Committee certified five candidates to appear on this year’s ballot for 7 positions…
Month: November 2018
Say Bye-Bye to Pier 5: BPDA says it Cannot be Saved, Could Fall in Soon
Any hopes of importing a South Boston ‘Lawn On D’ style park on Pier 5 in the Navy Yard have been dashed this week after Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) officials told neighbors that the pier is not salvageable…
Three Designs Proposed for Eden St playground
The second in a series of three meetings regarding the Eden St. playground was held on November 7. The first meeting was well attended and community members provided feedback about what they do and don’t like about the park now.…
Neighborhood Round Up
SAVE THE DATE FOR BREAKFAST WITH SANTA On Saturday, December 1 Santa returns to The First Church, 10 Green Street to enjoy a free pancake and sausage breakfast. There will be a chance to take free photos with Santa, shop…
Wynn Sues MGC, Wynn Resorts Over Public Investigation Rollout
Former Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn has filed a six-count action in Clark County, Nevada, court calling on the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to be barred from publicly rolling out its eight-month investigation into sexual misconduct allegations at Wynn Resorts…
Harvard Business School Allies with Constitution Museum on Hoosac Bldg
The USS Constitution Museum has been selected from a competitive pool of 34 applicants to receive a pro bono consulting engagement by Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners (CAP). The study is scheduled to begin this fall.…
Chain Forge Could Break Ground This Spring, Other Buildings in the Development Mix
The Chain Forge building hotel could break ground by the Spring of 2019 if all goes according to plan, according to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) staffer Devin Quirk. “They will be in construction as soon as this…
Community Mitigation Fund from Wynn Resorts
Those receiving grants this fall cycle: Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Committee, $5,000. Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus #62, $5,000. Bunker Hill Monument Association, $2,500. Bunker Hill Post 26 The American Legion, $2,500. Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, $10,000. Charlestown…
Impact Funds Awards 38 Projects More than $200,000 in Grants
The Charlestown Community Impact Fund and Mayor Martin Walsh announced it had awarded 38 grants in Charlestown totaling $200,750 in the fall round of awards, but one award that didn’t get funded was very conspicuous. The awards saw one of…
Police Briefs 11-15-2018
Charlestown Beat Drug Arrest 11/06/2018 – At about 5:46 p.m., the members of the District A-1 Drug Control Unit arrested two suspects on Medford Street for distribution of Class A substance and possession of a Class A substance. Hit…