This past spring semester was supposed to be a life-changing experience in Italy for Charlestown’s Maeve Fittz, and in many ways it was, but in no way that she or her family could have ever predicted. Fittz left Charlestown in…
Month: July 2020
BPDA to Look at Two Licensing Agreements After the Fact
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will hold its monthly Board meeting on July 16 in an online format, and will consider two license agreements based in Charlestown. Aside from that, the agenda is rather light for the entire…
The Anchor Venue in Navy Yard is Now Open
Last year it was torrential rains, and this year it was a pandemic, but The Anchor venue has persevered through both to find success in the Charlestown Navy Yard – finally getting approval to open its outdoor venue and beer…
Police Briefs 07-16-2020
Charlestown Beat Larceny – Bicycle 07/06/20 – A victim on First Avenue reported unknown person(s) stole his blue Trek Madone mountain bike from the garage in his building. Larceny – Bicycle 07/06/20 – A victim on Eighth Street reported unknown…
When Did the U.S. go from First to Worst?
For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, LONG overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You Dear Editor I would like to thank the Ryan “Duce” Morrisey Scholarship Committee for awarding me one of the high school scholarships this year. It means so much to be a part of remembering Duce. It will help…
GLX to Coordinate Series of Major Crane Lifts This Weekend at Lechmere Viaduct in East Cambridge
Massive precast concrete pier caps will be lifted into place atop new Lechmere Viaduct support columns. Detours for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles will be in effect Friday through Sunday evenings. GLX announced Thursday, July 9, it will begin a…
Latest COVID-19 Statistics for Charlestown
Citywide Cases as of July 7: 13,578Citywide Case Recoveries as of July 7: 9,568Citywide Deaths as of July 7: 710 Numbers of Charlestown Cases:•As of July 1: 195 confirmed positive cases with an infection rate of 100.4 per 10,000.•As of…
Councilor Edwards files Charter Reform for budgeting, taking message to the voters
In a follow-up to the City Budget debate from two weeks ago, Councilor Lydia Edwards this week filed an amendment that will allow councilors and the public to have more of a say in the budgeting process – something that…