Rutherford Avenue is a rather straight piece of road, but planning for it has had as many twists and turns as a mountain pass. In what has been an unexpected twist in the planning for Rutherford Avenue and Sullivan Square,…
Author: Seth Daniel
Crazy ATV Drivers Pour Into Paul Revere Park Before Terrorizing City
Prior to taking the entire City of Boston by storm last Saturday, Feb. 24, a large amount of dirt bike and four-wheeler operators stormed suddenly into Paul Revere Park, frightening many dog owners and pets that frequent the park. Walter…
Warren Prescott Student Wins Citywide MLK Essay Contest
It was one of the biggest snowstorms of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 4, and while other Charlestown children ran outside to make snowballs and paths for sleds, Ellie Kiernan found inspiration in thinking about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
Judge Gives Maximum Penalty to Convicted Murderer of Ryan Morrissey
Confronting the grief of losing their son once again, Stephen and Carol ‘Sis’ Morrissey stood proudly in front of the court on Friday, Feb. 16, to let everyone know – in their own words – what their son was like…
Conley Not to Seek Re-Election as DA
On what was his 16th anniversary in the office of District Attorney, Dan Conley surprised many by announcing he would not run for the office again. Simply put, the former prosecutor turned City Councilor turned DA, said he believed it…
Family, Attorneys Shocked by Verdict in Morrissey Case
After six full days of deliberations, the jury charged with meting out justice in the murder of Ryan Morrissey, and the shooting of James Lawton, threw the entire courtroom a curveball no one expected. The freed the two accused gunmen,…
New Initiative for Harvard-Kent School Looks to Raise $1 Million Endowment
It was over a glass of wine in Italy that two Charlestown residents devised an aggressive plan to augment the fundraising at the Harvard-Kent School with an endowment that will raise $1 million over three years. A few years ago,…
Community Consensus Plan for One Charlestown is Gaining Momentum
It has no official standing, but in the community, the “rogue” Community Consensus Plan for One Charlestown has gained a solid standing of advocates – and the drafters of the plan will hold a community meeting on the effort tonight,…
Stroke of Genius:Charlestown Swim Team Surging Amidst Long History
Aside from hockey, there aren’t too many youth sports in Charlestown that can trace their roots back to the 1930s, but that is the case for the Charlestown Swim Team, which is once again collecting trophies and accolades on its…
Hood Park Pulls Concert Venue Proposal, Wants to Talk Higher Buildings Later
Tuesday was the day the music died at Hood Park, as the developer surprised everyone at a public meeting by announcing that they have cancelled plans for the controversial concert venue proposed there. The news came at the outset of…