The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that overnight lane closures on the Gilmore Bridge, which carries traffic on Austin Street between Charlestown and Cambridge, began Monday, April 8, and will last six weeks. These lane closures will be implemented…
Month: April 2019
Somerville’s Washington Street Bridge Closed April 8 for Green Line
The MBTA reminds the public that the Washington Street Bridge (Underpass) in East Somerville closed on Monday, April 8, with a new bridge to be constructed through the fall 2020. Traffic headed east will be detoured around the Washington Street…
Boston’s Freedom Trail Springs into the Season with Expanded Schedule
Freedom Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guides will be out on the Trail in full force this spring, offering more opportunities to bring history to life. The Freedom Trail Foundation’s current tour schedule offers Walk Into History® Tours daily at 11…
Marathon Daffodils Bloom for Another Season, Documentary Premieres in Seaport
Marathon Daffodils started as a tribute to ‘Boston Strong’ by delivering thousands of daffodils throughout Boston and along the Marathon route. The idea was envisioned six years ago by Charlestown resident and urban horticulturist Diane Valle, to “remember those who lost…
Encore Senior Staff Was at the Center of 2016 Complaints
One of the key higher-ups helping to open the Encore Boston Harbor facility in Everett was once the director of operations in Wynn Las Vegas – overseeing the spa services – and was at the center of three complaints regarding…
BPDA Looks at Possible Kayaking Venture on Little Mystic Channel
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is looking at offering a license for kayaking or canoeing vendors on the Little Mystic Channel boat ramp, as well as at the Navy Yard. The request for a new RFP appears on…
Charlestown Historical Society Activating under New President
New Charlestown Historical Society President Julie Hall said she’s not quite ready to dress up as a re-enactor, but admitted that day may come sooner than later as the 15-year Charlestown resident gets comfortable behind the reins of the Town’s…
ISD Orders BPDA to Tear down or Fix Building 108
Building 108 – known as Power Plant – in the Navy Yard had its recent demolition announcement hastened via a violation issued by ISD in February. After an inspection in early February, ISD wrote the BPDA a violation for the…
Neighborhood Round Up
CMA Scholarship Applications are available The Charlestown Mothers Association is pleased to offer up to $15,000 in college scholarships, to men and women who have been residents of Charlestown for at least five years, and will be attending college full-time…
Police Briefs 04-11-2019
Charlestown Beat Larceny from a Motor Vehicle 04/06/19 – A victim on Chestnut Street reported that unknown person(s) entered her motor vehicle and removed her purse. There were no signs of forced entry at this time. Trespassing 04/07/19 – As…