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…
Author: John Lynds
Father Dan Mahoney Performs His Final Mass at St. Francis De Sales Church
It was a bittersweet moment for parishioners of Sr. Francis de Sales Church in Charlestown Sunday as the church’s longtime parish priest and Boston Fire Department chaplain, Father Dan Mahoney, said goodbye. A legend in the Charlestown community Fr. Mahoney,…
Five-Year-Old Helps Elevate the Profile of NEW Health’s Community Fridge in Charlestown
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health’s) Community Fridge in Charlestown that was launched last fall gained some extra attention last week thanks to the efforts of five-year-old Quincy Pagan and his mother, Rosie. Quincy’s mother explained that her son recently…
Senator Sal DiDomenico Secures Earmarks To Benefit Charlestown in State Budget
Last week the state Senate approved a nearly $50 billion budget with Senator Sal DiDomenico able to earmark state funds for several Charlestown-based programs and initiatives as well as other regional entities that will benefit the neighborhood. DiDomenico was able…
Free and Fresh Produce Distribution for Charlestown Residents at New Health
Through a new grant from PepsiCo Foundation’s Smiles in Action grant program, North End Waterfront Health’s (NEW Health) Charlestown site will distribute free fresh produce monthly throughout the summer. The program kicked off at New Health Charlestown on Tufts Street…
Councilor Coletta Announces Elizabeth “Ellie” Sanchez as Chief of Staff
Newly sworn in District 1 City Councilor Gabriela ‘Gigi’ Coletta promised to hit the ground running and has been assembling a team of the best and brightest starting with the most recent appointment of Elizabeth ‘Ellie’ Sanchez to Chief of…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Drops Slightly
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped last week but still remains near 15 percent as Boston health officials grapple with new, more contagious stains of the virus. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) reported that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations…
Ryan Secures $370,000 for Charlestown in State Budget
After three days of debate and over a thousand proposed amendments, the $49.73 billion FY23 state budget passed the House of Representatives 155-0 and is now in the Senate for their consideration. In the budget Rep. Dan Ryan secured nearly…
Charlestown COVID Positive Test-Rate Drops Slightly
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased slightly last week but remains above 15 percent. In response to the latest COVID surge Boston health officials are urging residents to keep up with COVID-19 best practices that have proven highly effective…
Charlestown Native and Longtime President and CEO of ABCD John Drew Set To Retire
For decades Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) John F. Kennedy Family Service Center office has been an oasis of help and hope for countless families in the neighborhood. Social service programs like ABCD’s Fuel Assistance have helped low-income residents…