The Copley Singers always seem to find their way to Charlestown in the Christmas season, and this Saturday night, Dec. 14, they will return for their annual spectacular. The Singers enjoy their tour, which includes Charlestown’s St. Mary’s Church, St.…
Author: Seth Daniel
Effort Begins to Re-Imagine the Sprouts Garden on Terminal Street
The Sprouts Garden is preparing to revamp their community garden on Terminal Street this month with nearly $100,000 in grants and funding, but first, they are planning to reach out to the community on Dec. 16 to try to get…
‘Everything we wanted’: City, state leaders hail landmark education bill
Budget issues in the Boston Public Schools look to be something of the past after Gov. Charlie Baker signed off on a landmark education funding bill last week – legislation known as the Student Opportunity Act. This week, Charlestown Sen.…
Retail Options Wide Open in Plans for Bunker Hill Redevelopment
When it comes to the Bunker Hill redevelopment, not many people get beyond the living space, the height and other matters in the proposed development, but one key piece that is currently up for major input is the substantial retail…
Long, Drawn-out-storm Delivers 6-plus Inches Locally
The first snow of the year didn’t deliver piles of snow, but carried on for much longer than anyone expected – and ended up depositing at least 6 inches of snow in Charlestown, which was enough to close the public…
Pony Up! Having Fun on The Ice and Winning Titles
Everything about the Charlestown-majority Smoke Ponies adult hockey team is casual – that is everything but the competition, which is cut-throat and bent on winning. What started as a summer trip for Charlestown’s Brendan Collier to watch Jimmy Vesey and…
Ushering in The Holidays
The turkey has been digested and forgotten, and now Christmas activities are full-on in the Town – with this Sunday being a major kickoff in Thompson Square and at the Warren Tavern. Meanwhile, the revived Townie Santa effort is in…
Three Charlestown Kids Performing in ‘The Nutcracker’
“The Lion King” play at the Warren Prescott School was one thing for Colin Kurtz and his brother, Nolan, but performing in Boston Ballet’s holiday standby, has been a completely different experience this year. And oddly enough, less scary than…
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Charlestown Woman Charged for Allegedly Desecrating Peace Park
Charlestown’s Diane Valle had criminal charges filed against her in Charlestown Court on Friday for allegedly desecrating the Peace Park on Lowney Way, a charge her attorney said is baseless. Members and organizers of the Charlestown Coalition and Turn It…