Third Thursdays at E Inc. This month “Rainforest in a Bottle” June 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. Children ages 5-7 are invited to join us for hands-on science activities, games, art activities, story time, and more at “e” inc.’s Science emporium. …
Month: June 2019
Charlestown’s ‘Commander’ Gillen Remembered at Bunker Hill Day Exercises
The annual Battle Bunker Hill Memorial Exercises were held on Monday, June 17, and for the first time in years, they were missing the familiar face of the late Commander Bob Gillen – a retired Navy officer who grew up…
Encore Facts and Fun: Tidbits to Know About Encore on Opening Day
By Seth Daniel and Lauren Bennett Carousel at Front •The carousel in the front atrium is a jaw-dropping centerpiece to the front door of the building, framed in glass on three sides and having the waterfront in the background. The…
Three Encore Water Shuttles Expected to Run Regular Route on Opening Day
There’s never needed to be a dockmaster for most of the Mystic River’s waterfront for the past 100 years, but Encore’s Jay Larcome is going to be a very valuable asset to the docks and waterways around the casino in…
Brisk Function Business Already a Surprise Niche for Encore
The bookings for hotel rooms at Encore Boston Harbor is strong at the moment, but the company said this week they are quite surprised by the interest in group bookings for conventions. The 671 hotel rooms at Encore have a…
Police Briefs 06-20-2019
Aggravated Assault 06/10/19 – Officers responded to Corey Street for a report of a person with a gun. As a result of the subsequent investigation, an individual was placed under arrest for assault by means of a dangerous weapon (gun)…
Guest Op-Ed: Updates to Trash and Recycling Pickup Will Improve Efficiency and Convenience
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh One of the most fundamental ways we can improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods is by proactively addressing the basic needs of our residents. The men and women of our Public Works Department…
Another Sad Sign of the times
The news that North American right whales — considered to be the second-most endangered marine mammal in the world — have been migrating further north into Canada in just the past two years because of a shift in their traditional…
Townie Sports
The Charlestown Youth Soccer Association qualified 3 teams for the Commissioner’s Cup in Lancaster at the end of June. The boys 5th and 6th grade team 3 coached by Peter Jaffe, Maurizio Pasquale and Brian Thomas qualified with an 8-1…