Month: June 2019
Re-Boot: One Charlestown Plan Comes in Smaller as Discussion Begin Anew
The numbers of units are down, and the height is much lower, but there is still much to discuss regarding the new One Charlestown proposal – which was formally rolled out to the community last Thursday night, May 30, at…
State Rep. Dan Ryan Talks Legislation, Traffic at CNC
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) held its monthly meeting at the Knights of Columbus on June 4. On the agenda were presentations from Kaira Fox of the Office of Public Services and Community Outreach, Alice Brown of Boston Harbor Now,…
Committee Distributes Nearly $200K in Wynn Money; Second to Last Distribution of Original Licensing Fee
The Charlestown Community Fund has made another distribution to local non-profit groups in Charlestown – this being the third spring that money has been doled out from the original $1 million given over by Wynn as part of the gaming…
Move-in Day: Thousands Report to Work, Executive Team Moves into Resort Offices
Monday marked the biggest day to date for Encore Boston Harbor and its crew of 4,800 employees as they reported to work at the resort site for the first time, and existing employees and the executive team moved into offices…
For the Record
•All are invited to a meeting to discuss transportation and infrastructure surrounding the area in Charlestown known as the “Lost Village” – the area of the Town on the other side of I-93. This meeting will be hosted by the…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead June 2, 2019 – June 15, 2019
Temporary Bridge Construction Description: Continued demolition of the western (Charles River side) sidewalk on the bridge and construction of the temporary bridge bents and abutments. Work on the temporary bridge above the Tudor Wharf walkway requires some daytime closures. Work…
Kids of Charlestown: Summer Themed Art Labs at Essem Art Studio & Exhibit at Zume’s Coffee House
Essem Art Studio (Charlestown Commerce Center) is partnering with local hot spot, Zume’s Coffee House (Main Street; Charlestown) and Savvy Sitter Boston to bring a community art experience to the kids of Charlestown. Zume’s walls, usually adorned with the gorgeous…
Garden Tour Offers Rare Glimpse of Private Gardens
Come and explore 12 gardens in the historic Charlestown neighborhood on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nestled behind stately brick facades and tidy clapboard homes, these gardens are hidden oases of beauty and calm. Inspiration abounds, with gardens…
Five Boston Harborwalk Signs Now Offer Audio Recordings For the Visually Impaired
Visually impaired individuals using the Boston Harborwalk in Charlestown and East Boston now have the option of listening to audio recordings describing the information contained on five interpretive signs. The five signs were designed by the Friends of the Boston…