A photo taken by Massachusetts State Police Saturday showing State Trooper Paul O’Connor consoling a distraught man on the Tobin Bridge after successfully talking him out of committing suicide went viral on social media over the weekend. The photo shows…
Month: June 2022
Charlestown High School’s Top Scholar Honored at Annual BPS Valedictorian Luncheon
For over two decades the Boston Public School’s (BPS) annual valedictorian luncheon has honored students from every neighborhood that have the highest academic achievements in their respective high schools. After a two year hiatus the 24th Annual BPS Valedictorian Luncheon…
Police Release Photos of Individuals, Motor Vehicle Connected to Charlestown Shooting
The joy and excitement of Charlestown High School’s graduation was cut short by gunfire Monday as students and families ran for cover as gunfire erupted across the street from the school’s commencement exercises. Boston Police say the gunfire was in…
We Urge Our Legislators To Support Lobster Fishing Bill
Most of us are environmentalists to some extent. We doubt there are few among us who do not find it heartbreaking that there was a record number of deaths of manatees this past year in Florida because excessive algae growth…
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Charlestown Resident and Harvard-Kent Principal Jason Gallagher Named New Principal of Boston Latin School
Last week it was announced that lifelong Charlestown resident and principal of the Harvard-Kent Elementary School for the last 11 year, Jason Gallagher, will become the next headmaster of Boston Latin School (BLS). Gallagher, who led Harvard-Kent’s transformation into a…
All Eyes on Charlestown
Bunker Hill Parade Starts on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The 147th Bunker Hill parade and the Battle of Bunker Hill road race will be taking place on Sunday, June 12, which will impact traffic and parking in Charlestown. The Road…
CNC Corner
The CNC Basic Services Subcommittee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm at the Memorial Hall, Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center, 14 Green St, Charlestown, MA. We will be joined by representatives from the Boston Parks…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Dips
Even though Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dipped slightly last week, Boston public health officials are bracing for a potential new spike in cases during graduation season. While it seems the latest surge in COVID cases is beginning to…
Annual Bunker Hill Block Party & Street Market
The Block Party event will feature the naming of The new ‘Mayor of Charlestown’ at 1pm On Saturday, June 11, All Roads Charlestown will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bunker Hill Block Party & Street Market from 12-4PM at the…