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…
Author: Cary Shuman
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…
North Suffolk Mental Health Dedicates Hanton House in Chelsea
In an impressive ceremony held on a picture postcard pre-summer day, the beautifully done souvenir program distributed to the guests said it very well about the outstanding contributions of Kim Hanton to the North Suffolk Mental Health Association. The program…
Schievink, Watne Power Blue Diamonds to Title
Blue Diamonds Manager Jack Schievink’s U-18 team saved its best for last, continuing a decade-long tradition of championship-winning softball in Charlestown. Carleigh Schievink, daughter of the famed Townies’ softball king, was 3-for-3 with a two-run home run while pitcher Sandra…
Prime Time Player: Charlestown’s Alizey Marshall Enters 1,000-Point Club
Alizey Marshall wasn’t at 100 percent physically but she wasn’t going to allow a tough of the flu to keep her from the goal at hand. Not with a large crowd of friends and family at the Charlestown High School…
Winning Combination: Jeff Bowen, Sandra Castillo Join Boston Harbor Real Estate Offices
Real estate broker associates Jeff Bowen and Sandra Castillo have joined Boston Harbor Real Estate that is led by broker/owner Jamie Cholette, whose offices are located at 188 Sumner St. in Maverick Square. Bowen has been a licensed broker since…
A Gem on the Diamond : Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo is Tearing it up this Summer
There is only one left-handed hitter in Boston who is having a better season than rising Red Sox star Rafael Devers. And that young lady is Charlestown 12-year-old Ryleigh Cecelia Williams-Arroyo, whose batting average, power hitting, and fielding have been…