AGC Call for Entries The Artists’ Group of Charlestown is accepting submissions of artwork for the December Exhibition 2019 to be held at the StoveFactory Gallery, December 7 -8, and December 14-15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekend.…
Month: November 2019
Taking Care: Murray Takes the Reins at the Golden Age Center
When Meaghan Murray returned to become the administrative coordinator of the Golden Age Center on Main Street, it was like a family reunion of sorts. The born-and-raised Charles-town woman had an amazing Town pedigree and a large contingent of friends…
Police Briefs 11-21-2019
Charlestown Beat Larceny 11/04/19 – A victim on Washington Street reported she gave her friend money to go shopping, but her friend never returned, and attempts to contact her were to no avail. Complaints may be issued. Vandalism 11/05/19 –…
Food for Thought
For decades public health officials and the medical profession have warned Americans that our unhealthy eating habits have contributed to an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other ill-effects, in our country. The irony of 21st century…
Guest Op-Ed: This Holiday Season, Let’s Start the Family Conversation About Health and Health Planning
By Dr. Talia Lewis At this time of year, many of us travel long distances to reunite with parents, siblings and extended family. In addition to the meals and celebrations, the annual holiday visit can be a good opportunity to…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani Return of Townie Santa Warmly Welcomed I was so glad to hear that Townie Santa, which was MIA for several years, is returning to brighten up the lives of so many homebound elderly folks. A number of…
Townie Sports
CYHA Update •AA Squirt Jack Chardavoyne scored four goals and Jack Daley Demerle and Sam Johnson both posted two assists in Charlestown’s 6-2 victory over Danvers on Nov. 3. The team also added a hard-fought win against Arlington on home ice Nov. 10,…
Mayor’s Fundraiser
Veterans Banquet
Different Clientele: Neighborhood Council Split on Support For New Bunker Hill Packie License
By Adam Swift The owner of Sanchez Market at 160 Bunker Hill St. is looking to expand from beer and wine sales to a full liquor license. At last week’s meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council, opinion was split on…