By John Lynds and Seth Daniel Last Thursday, the MassPort Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Weiland as the Port Authority’s new CEO – a vote that came down to two candidates, including Weiland and current Boston…
Month: July 2019
Friends of Training Field to Hold July 20 Concert
The Friends of the Training Field are looking to liven up the sacred square this coming month, with a live music concert on July 20. President Billy Kelly said they will bring the Boston Pub Rockers to the Training Field…
Neighborhood Roundup
Bruins Academy – Learn-To-Play Hockey Program The Boston Bruins will again be bringing its Learn-to-Play Hockey program to Charlestown this fall. Charlestown Youth Hockey will be hosting and staffing the program. The program is available to boys and girls ages…
Budget of $3.49 Billion Passes With $176 Million Increase
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget proposal passed the City Council unanimously on June 26. The $3.49 billion budget reflects a $176 million increase over last year’s budget while simultaneously upholding the City of Boston’s strong record…
Police Briefs 07-03-2019
Charlestown Beat Warrant 06/17/19 – Officers in the area of Phipps Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Charlestown Court warrant charging assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Larceny 06/17/19 – A victim on Ninth…
Guest Op-Ed: Baby Boomers Should be Wary of Medicare Changes
By Sandip Shah Baby boomers are aging rapidly. Around 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day. Unfortunately for these seniors, the government health care to which they’re entitled may put their lives at risk. That’s thanks to a…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
Letter To The Editor
Thank You From the Bunker Hill Associates Dear Editor, On behalf of the Bunker Hill Associates, I would like to thank the Charlestown Community for their support and participation in making Charlestown Pride Week a huge success. Starting on Sunday…
Townie Sports
Little League District Tourney The Charlestown Townies 10-year-old team came off a great win on Monday night, July 1, beating South Boston 11-6 and advancing in the District Tourney held at Ryan Field. They were to play Tuesday night, beyond…