Month: June 2021
Home at Last: Missing Bunker Hill Monument Guest Book Returned
The main investor in the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment (BHHR) project, David Rubenstein, returned three prized missing guest books during the Battle of Bunker Hill Exercises ceremony on June 17 – having a representative return the books in grand fashion…
Resilient Remedies Gets Cannabis License
A second cannabis retail shop has received approval from the Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) to operate on Cambridge Street in the Sullivan Square area, with Resilient Remedies (R2) getting a unanimous vote from the Board on June 16. The matter…
BLC Imposes 90-Day Demo Delay on 8 Lawrence St.
A 90-day demolition delay was imposed on the building at 8 Lawrence St. at the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) hearing on June 22, where many community members spoke out in favor of preserving the building. Two alternatives that preserved the…
Councilor Edwards Wins Game of Political Chess With City Council Rule Change
Some of the most interesting things in political circles and in Council business aren’t always on the agenda. Case in point: The rule change proffered and passed by Councilor Lydia Edwards during the June 16 City Council that essentially allows…
Large Crowd of Navy Yard Residents Lend Support to Save Pier 5 Effort
A large and organized crowd gathered on the Flagship Wharf patio on the evening of June 16 to display their growing opposition to development of any kind on Pier 5, and to push for federal funding to restore the pier…
General Patient and Family Advisory Council at MGH Improving Care
A Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) is a group of patients, family members, and hospital staff dedicated to improving the care experience of patients and family members. By providing their unique perspectives, PFAC members play a crucial role in…
Clergy Viewpoint: From the Charlestown Clergy Association Don’t Be Afraid
By Very Reverend James Ronan, VF – Pastor, St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish It seems to me the most powerful motivation in our daily lives is fear. I’m not speaking about the kind of fear that is nail biting…
Ryan Brings Voting Bills to House floor
Joint Election Laws Chairman, State Rep. Dan Ryan, representing Charlestown and Chelsea, was busy on the House floor the first full week of June. On Thursday, June 10, in an effort to meet a statutory deadline, Ryan brought a bill…
Soccer Team Captures MYSL Crown
By Allen Reitz The Charlestown boys 9-11 grade Division 1 soccer team are this year’s Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL) champions, beating a tough Wilmington team 2-0 this past Sunday in the final game hosted in Waltham. The Charlestown boys…