From an opening semi-alley-oop play between stars Jaylen Hunter-Coleman and Jaylin Williams-Crawford to the late stages of a dominating overall performance, Saturday’s victory in the MIAA Division 3 state final was a crowning and historic achievement for Coach Hugh Coleman,…
Author: Cary Shuman
Chelsea Real Estate Broker Bowen Helps Couple Achieve Their Dream
Dave and Hayley Demeter truly enjoyed their experience living on Admiral’s Hill and being part of the Chelsea community. A brilliant, young couple who met during their freshman year in 2003 at prestigious Ivy League school, Cornell University, and got…
Covering All the Bases: Lynch Honored for All-Around Excellence and Sportsmanship In Girls Softball League
Kathryn Lynch was already enjoying a joyous night at the Charlestown Girls Softball League banquet at the Knights of Columbus. The talented 10-year-old pitcher and first baseman was sitting at a table with her teammates and friends and had received…
Water and Sewer Commission Responds to Charlestown Lead-Pipe Issue at Home
When Charlestown resident Haley Chute noticed lead in the water at the family’s single-family home during a home test, she notified the Boston Water and Sewer Commission. Chute’s next stop was the Charlestown Neighborhood Council meeting Nov. 9, and Boston…
Barbara Babin Won’t Seek Re-Election to Charlestown Neighborhood Council
Barbara Van Duzer Babin, one of the longest-serving members of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council, announced at the Nov. 9 meeting that she will not be seeking re-election to the 21-member board. “I’ve been a member for so long, and I…
Prestigious Position: Sen. Edwards Sworn In As JAG In Massachusetts Army National Guard
Sen. Lydia Edwards was sworn in Monday, Oct. 30 as a Judge Advocate General in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Edwards continues her family’s outstanding tradition of military service that began with her mother, Retired Master Sergeant Bridgett Edwards, who…
Neighborhood Council Returns to a Busy Agenda
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council returned from its summer hiatus to a busy agenda at its monthly meeting Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. CNC Chair Thomas Cunha efficiently guided the board and the guests at the meeting through presentations…
New Year, New Heights: DiDomenico Ascends to High Leadership Post in State Senate
Sal DiDomenico was set to be inaugurated as state senator at the State House today for his seventh term representing Charlestown in a newly realigned district. “I will have a different district than when I started this past session,” reported…
CNC Will Expand Its Board to 23 Members
The Charlestown Neighbor-hood Council (CNC) will expand from 21 to 23 members because of the City Council’s redistricting of Boston that resulted in a new precinct in Charlestown. Charlestown will now have eight precincts as opposed to the seven precincts…
Charlestown’s Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo Excels in Babe Ruth Softball World Series
Charlestown’s 14-year-old softball sensation, Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo, reached another milestone in her rising career with an appearance in the Babe Ruth World Series this month in Jensen Beach, Florida. Playing for The BASE team of Boston against the top 16-under teams…