Charlestown is not for sale Dear Editor: Although unaware to most of us, Charlestown is being methodically put up for sale. A recent decision by the Boston Zoning Commission is precedent setting. It allows Hood to exceed the allowable maximum…
Month: December 2018
Remember Those Less Fortunate
With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or online — as we do our last-minute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect” gift for our family…
Sports 12-13-2018
NICE “TOWNIE” NIGHT In women’s college hockey action, Salem State improved to 3-7-1 with a 5-0 lambasting of Anna Maria. Leading the way for the Lady Vikings were senior wing Danielle Kelley (a dominating performance with an eye-popping 9 shots…
Twin Santa Visits
TWIN SANTA VISITS: Shannon (Lundin) White and her husband, Mark White, brought the whole family to see Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the First Church in Charlestown’s Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Bazaar. Big sister Tatum joined the…
Toys for Tots
Mayor Martin Walsh presenting Marine Corps Sgt. Lynn Alexis with gifts for Toys for Tots at the Warren Tavern on Dec. 2 during the annual Toys For Tots kick-off. All of the toys gathered go to local organizations to assist…
Gerard Doherty Pledges $2 Million Donation to Malden Catholic
Thank goodness for Mickey Mouse and space travel. Were it not for those two things, according to celebrated Charlestown citizen Gerard Doherty, he may have never learned to read, never attended Malden Catholic, never made his way to Harvard University…
BuildBPS Report Brings Uncertainty, Disappointment in Charlestown
The announcement of a $1 billion school building plan in most cases would be met with great fanfare citywide, but the rollout of the BuildBPS Facilities Plan Phase 2 has been wrought with uncertainty and disappointment in many parts of…
Neighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry The Harvest on Vine Food Pantry is requesting boxes of cereal and small bags of rice, two items that empty the shelves fast. Any donation on non-perishable foods that you could make would also be…
Charlestown Turf Field Gets Repairs, Replacement Years Away
The Charlestown turf field has gotten major repairs over the past few weeks, a Boston Parks Department spokesman told the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC), on Tuesday night, but a full replacement of the 12-year-old field is likely years away. Marchelle Jacques-Yarde…
Charlestown Resident Alliance Elects New President
The Charlestown Resident Alliance (CRA) and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) announced a change in the leadership for the resident organization of the Bunker Hill Public Housing Community. Nancy Martinez, a longtime member of the CRA and resident of the…