The Bunker Hill Redevelopment team presented an expanded plan for their open space and transportation plans to the Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) on Tuesday night, and received a unanimous approval for their Master Plan concept. The project will have…
Month: January 2021
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Jan. 9
Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the piers of the new bridge. Installation of each cofferdam takes about two weeks. •The project has positioned a…
Tobin Bridge January 2021 Temporary Lane Closures
Starting this week, Jan. 4, the Mystic/Tobin Bridge will have full overnight closures southbound to accommodate construction. •Full Southbound Lane Closures: During the weeks of Monday, Jan. 4, and Monday, Jan. 11, there will be weekday overnight closures of Route 1 southbound where it passes…
Charlestown’s Cumulative Positive Test Rate Drops, But Weekly Test Rate Increases
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Charlestown dropped once again but the weekly positive test rate increased according to the latest data released on Friday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the BPHC report,…
Police Briefs 01-07-2021
Charlestown Beat Larceny 12/28/20 – A victim on Parker Street reported unknown person(s) removed the rubber from around his driver’s side window, entered the motor vehicle and stole several gift cards. Investigate Person 01/01/21 – Officers responded to Elm Street…
Emissions Bill Is a Big Step For the Environment
The approval on Monday by both houses of the Massachusetts legislature of a bill that requires the state to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 85% below 1990 levels by 2050 represents a huge step toward the goal of…
It Was a Great Run, Pats’ Fans
The 2020 season for the New England Patriots came to a merciful close this past weekend. The woeful Pats finished with a 7-9 record, their first losing season since 2000, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008.…
Guest Op-Ed: First Responders Need Vaccine Now
By Senator Sal DiDomenico One of the greatest bright spots of 2020 and now leading into this New Year has been the speedy development and subsequent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. For the first time in many months, we are…