The Friends of City Square Park have landed a grant from the Charlestown Community Mitigation Fund to study pedestrian improvements that will make the park less dangerous on its edges – particularly for those trying to cross traffic from various…
Month: May 2021
Spaulding Celebrates Two EMTs Who Received Statewide Awards
Two EMTs from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital were among only a handful of EMTs statewide that were honored last week at a ceremony that was part of the state’s EMT Week celebration. Glen Timmons and Mark Davenport were awarded with the…
BHCC Awarded $100,000 Cummings Grant
The Bunker Hill Community College Foundation, Inc. is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) was chosen from a total of 590 applicants during a competitive review…
Kenneth R. White Named Dean of School of Nursing at MGH Institute
Kenneth R. White, PhD, APRN, FACHE, FAAN, has been appointed Dean of the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Charlestown. Dr. White, who recently completed service as the Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships in the School…
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to Be the Keynote Speaker at BHCC Commencement
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will be the keynote speaker at Bunker Hill Community College’s (BHCC) 47th Commencement exercises, in a virtual celebration on May 27 at 6 p.m. “We are honored to have Secretary Blinken as this…
Boston Firefighters Endorse Essaibi George for Mayor
On Monday, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 718 unanimously endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston citing her unwavering support for Boston’s first responders. “Boston’s firefighters are proud to endorse Annissa…
NYGA Launches Friends Group
The Navy Yard Garden Association (NYGA) is forming a Friends group to support its work to invigorate plantings in Shipyard Park, restore waterfront gardens, promote public art, and offer free programming throughout the Navy Yard. Established in 2017, NYGA…
Essem Art Studio Re-Opens for In-Person Summer Programs
After closing its studio doors to in-person events back in March 2020 and quickly pivoting to virtual programming, Essem Art Studio is reopening for in-person summer programs this coming June. Essem will be hosting weekly Art Labs for little artists…
Council Votes Unanimously to Urge Congress to Pass Carbon Dividend Bill
The Boston City Council unanimously voted on Wednesday, May 12, to pass a Resolution Urging Congress to Enact the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, H.R. 2307. Boston joins 136 other local governments who endorse the legislation, including Los Angeles…
Police Briefs 05-27-2021
Charlestown Beat Burglary – Commercial 05/03/2021 – An officer responded at about 8 a.m. to a radio call for breaking and entering to the On Again Consignment at 233 Main St. The officer spoke to the victim, who stated she…