Never has the need been greater at the Harvest on Vine food pantry, but Director Tom MacDonald this week reported reinforcements have been pouring in from the community, as well as a major grant last week from the City’s Boston…
Month: May 2020
Encore Boston Harbor Files Re-Opening Plan with Governor’s Office, MGC
Encore Boston Harbor has thought of virtually every detail in their re-opening plan submitted to the state late last week – a plan that requires multiple temperature checks, straws in their paper sleeves and even a temporary departure from the…
Old Charlestown Schoolboys Cancels Banquet, Announces Scholarships
In what has been a tradition going back more than 100 years, the Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association announced the streak will be broken this year – cancelling their banquet that was to be held this week. “Due to the ongoing…
New Principal Will Bring New Opportunities for Charlestown Education Pipeline
The transfer of Charlestown High Principal Will Thomas was a shock to many in the community who had come to know the high school, but Councilor Lydia Edwards said the loss of such a good school leader may not be…
Car Breaks in Charlestown Are up, Skewing the Overall Crime Stats in the Neighborhood
Boston Police released the first quarter crime stats for Charlestown and while the 52 percent increase in Part One Crime in the neighborhood may seem staggering at first, a closer look at the stats shows that car breaks are the…
New Health Charlestown Will Begin COVID-19 Testing in Charlestown
The Boston Resiliency Fund recently awarded NEW Health Charlestown, located at 15 Tufts St., a $60,000 grant to help open their COVID-19 testing site located right behind the health center. The site will be the first testing center dedicated to…
Neighborhood Round-Up
Charlestown Branch Library Remains Closed For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown Branch, remain closed. Please do not make returns or donations until the library re-opens. All…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled for the remainder of the year. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled for the remainder of the year. Boston Public Schools: Free breakfast and lunch will be provided throughout the school closure.…
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their effort…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Waters of the U.S.
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…