To prepare young people to swim safely this summer, registration opens Feb. 11 for the YMCA of Greater Boston’s Early Spring Aquatics session. Lessons during the seven-week program, which runs Feb. 25 through April 14, are available for swimmers of…
Month: February 2019
Parks Department Will Officially Re-name Eden Street Park after Veteran
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced this week that they will return the Eden Street Park name to World War I veteran Leo F. McCarthy instead of the Edwards Playground. The name of the playground has sparked quite a…
RSM Steps up for Charlestown – Donates More than $250k to Local Schools, Organizations
On the first day for any new employee of the RSM office in City Square, they learn where the cafeteria is, they are shown their desk, and then they are given the 4-1-1 on giving back to the Town. “Giving…
Wynn Resorts Admits Fault, Makes Settlement with Nevada Gaming
The Wynn Resorts company has agreed to a discipline complaint and settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in regard to its failures to act on matters of alleged sexual misconduct by former CEO Steve Wynn. The agreement was…
Historic House of the Month: 12-14 Common Street Ca1806
The house at 12-14 Common Street is a fine example of the Federal period. A substantial and stylish building, it boasts a handsome fanlight above the center entrance to the 3-story 5-bay main block. Flanking the hooded main entry door…
Neighborhood Round Up
GIRLS SOFTBALL SPRING REGISTRATION Registration and instructional clinics for girl who want to play softball will be held on Monday evenings at The Harvard-Kent School gym, 50 Bunker Hill St. Softball in Charlestown welcomes players from age 4 to 14…
Police Briefs 01-31-2019
Charlestown Beat Larceny 01/23/19 – A victim on Bunker Hill Street reported two individuals might have attempted to steal her son’s wheelchair, although it was not taken. Officers searched the area for the suspects to no avail Investigate Property 01/23/19…
Thank You, Bob Deleo
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Winthrop/Revere State Rep. Bob DeLeo was elected the Speaker of the House by his colleagues. (Yes, time flies.) We wish to make note of the 10th anniversary of Speaker…
Guest Op-Ed: The State of Our City Is Strong
Earlier this month, I gave my State of the City address at Symphony Hall. It’s one of my favorite events because it’s a chance to speak directly to the people of Boston about the progress we’ve made, the challenges that…
Guest Op-Ed: Renovating the North Washington Street Bridge
When Bostonians were told that it would take about three years to complete the reconstruction of Longfellow Bridge, connecting the Charles St/MGH area of Boston to Cambridge, we grumbled, but we understood. With the contract awarded in 2013, the project…