Citing some tie-ups in the design work, and an agreement to let other projects get moving first, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) said it would push back the beginning of the massive Rutherford Avenue/Sullivan Square project back to 2022. Until…
Month: May 2019
Brewer’s Fork Owners Look to Expand to Navy Yard Bistro Location
The Brewer’s Fork Restaurant owners are looking to expand in Charlestown and, hopefully, take over the Navy Yard Bistro location from long-time operator and friend, John Moore. Owners Michael Cooney, Kari Cooney and Chef John Payne said they were excited…
BHCC Honors Class of 2019 at 45th Commencement Ceremony
On Thursday, May 23, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) awarded 1,754 degrees and certificates to the Class of 2019 at the 45th Commencement Exercises. BHCC President Pam Eddinger opened the ceremony with the annual “ritual of gratitude,” where graduates thank family and friends in attendance for their support…
Boston Summer Learning Reaches Record High Student Participation
Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined community leaders, teachers, and students from the Harvard Kent School at the Franklin Park Zoo to launch the 2019 5th Quarter of Learning on May 20, a program that will reach more than 14,000 students…
Neighborhood Roundup
May 30: Learn About What Speech-Language Pathologists Do MGH Institute of Health Professions is holding an open house where residents can learn about services provided by faculty-supervised speech-language pathology students at the Navy Yard graduate school. Hosted by the MGH Institute’s…
Police Briefs 05-30-2019
Violation of Auto Laws 05/21/19 – As a result of a traffic stop on Warren Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. Drugs/Possession of a Firearm 05/22/19 – As a result…
Finally, Some Good News On the Environmental Front
Every few weeks — or even more often, it seems — we learn of some new, looming catastrophe for our planet because of the combined effects of climate change and the degradation of our environment by human activity. Everyone agrees…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Dear Editor, To the Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association. I would like to Thank You for selecting me for one of the Schoolboy Scholarships. This Award will be put to good use as I continue my education at Stonehill…
Townie Tidbits
Battered but Unbowed and Still on Course The month of May has been an adventure for me. As someone who lovers writing about politics, every so often, I like taking a plunge, too. Back in 1977, when I was a…