It’s time to get serious about slipping through the intersection during the initial seconds of a red light, or punching out a quick text while behind the wheel, at least according to Mayor Martin Walsh – who announced in his…
Month: January 2020
Bunker Hill Associates Welcomes New Members
On Wednesday night, Jan. 8, the Bunker Hill Associates welcomed six new members. Those new members selected are Life-long Charlestown natives: •Cecil Jones •Pat Sullivan •John Humphrey •Brendan Collier •John Caldwell •Michael Cain They join the more than 50-member organization,…
Councilor Lydia Edwards Calls for Review of City of Boston Charter
Councilor Lydia Edwards introduced a hearing order to review the Charter of the City of Boston this week. The City Charter defines the powers and responsibilities of local government – from the Mayor and Council to the School Committee and…
Encore Disputes Story on Layoffs Related to Computerized Cocktail Dispenser
As Encore Boston Harbor lobbies the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to install automated drink dispensers in its back-of-house bar area, it is also vehemently disputing stories that 70 employees will be laid off as a result of using that new…
Eversource Challenges Students to Showcase Their Energy Smarts in Annual Contest
Eversource invites Massachusetts students to demonstrate their energy efficiency knowledge by entering its seventh annual Eversource Challenge. The competition promotes energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability and is open to kindergarten to high school students in Eversource’s Massachusetts electric service…
Neighborhood Round Up
Spaulding Peace Art Gallery Opening The exhibit “Finding Your Strength” by the Artists Group of Charlestown opens with a reception at the Spaulding Peace Art Gallery, 300 First Avenue, 2nd Floor on Thursday, January 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. Refreshments will…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: Jan. 12 – 25, 2020
Travel Impacts •N. WASHINGTON STREET INBOUND: Off-peak daytime lane reductions across the bridge and additional lane reductions at Keany Square will continue. One lane across the bridge and all turn movements will be available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays. •N.…
Police Briefs 01-16-2020
Charlestown Beat Motor Vehicle Accident 01/06/20 – A victim stated while she was crossing Maffa Way with her daughter, a man driving a motor vehicle entered the crosswalk and came into contact with the front part of her child’s stroller.…
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Spirit Lives On
When one considers that it has been almost 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated while he was standing on a balcony in a motel room in Memphis, where King was staying while supporting striking city trash collection…
Townie Sports
Charlestown Youth Hockey Roundup •Districts coming. The District Tournament games are coming next week, with several teams playing at home in the Emmons Horrigan O’Neil Rink. •Bantam AA – Liam Flaherty wore the hat, Luciano Cincoti and Mike McLaughlin both scored twice and Quinn…