On Tuesday night the Charlestown community came together to get updates from city officials, voice their frustration and discuss options for BCYF’s Clougherty Pool on Bunker Hill Street. It was announced earlier this month that due to maintenance issues BCYF…
Author: John Lynds
NEW Health launches new HIV Prevention Program
With Monday being National HIV Testing Day, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) announced it has launched a new and expanded HIV Prevention Program thanks to a new grant. NEW Health was recently awarded a grant to fund and promote…
Local officials react to Roe v Wade being overturned
At a time when the country needs to unify more than ever, the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the landmark Roe v Wade decision has only divided the country even further. Protesters supporting women’s reproductive rights immediately took…
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test-rate increases
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased slightly last week after weeks of decline according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). This week the BPHC announced it is recommending that all Boston children and infants…
Wu Announces Completed Audit of City-Owned Land
Last Wednesday at the parking lots adjacent to Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the completion of the Public Land for Public Good: Citywide Land Audit report. Wu said the report is the culmination of an…
MBTA Service Changes Are Another Headache for Area Commuters
At a time when elected officials have been demanding increased train service during the Sumner Tunnel project the MBTA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) dropped a bombshell last week. Last Thursday, the MBTA announced weekday subway service changes that took…
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Delivers Maiden Speech
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta delivered her maiden speech on the council floor recently while offering an order for a hearing regarding a comprehensive, district-wide planning process for Boston’s waterfront. “Today, I rise for the first time with excitement,…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Drops
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped once again according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 360 Charlestown residents were tested for the virus last week and 8.9 percent were positive–this was a…
BCYF’s Charlestown Pool Will Be Closed for the Summer
Lifeguard shortages and maintenance issues are forcing BCYF to keep a number of city pools closed throughout the summer and Charlestown’s only outdoor pool has fallen victim to the ongoing issues. At last week’s City Council hearing, Councilor Gabriela Coletta…
Region 1 BPS Superintendent Named Finalist for Superintendent Post
This week it was announced that Boston Public School’s (BPS) Region 1 Superintendent Dr. Tommy Welch is a fanialist to serve as the next BPS Superintendent. Welch, who has overseen schools in Charlestown for several years now, has become a…