Developers of the Bunker Hill redevelopment project – once called One Charlestown – unveiled some changes to the affordability component of their first phase, but still maintained one building in the first phase that would likely be completely affordable –…
Author: Seth Daniel
BPDA Looking for Proposals on Navy Yard Power Plant
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for development of the Navy Yard Power Plant, otherwise known as Building 108, as momentum continues in the development of long-vacant properties in the Yard.…
City Looking to Significantly Expand Intergenerational Home-Share in 2020
After a successful, but small, pilot program in 2017, the City has kicked off an effort to significantly expand the intergenerational home-sharing program that pairs mostly graduate students with over-housed older adults throughout the city. Earlier this month, a consortium…
Tatte Bakery Gets Go-Ahead from License Board
The Boston License Board approved the Tatte Bakery proposal for the ground floor of the refurbished 40 Warren office building in a hearing on Weds., Nov. 20. The bakery at 40 Warren would occupy the full 3,900 sq. ft. new…
Encore Casino Numbers Up and Down for Oct. Revenues
Slot machine revenues hit a high for Encore Boston Harbor in October, but table game revenue continued to slide greatly in the month – down by almost $10 million from August – and leading to an overall decline in gaming…
Anchor in the Navy Yard to Open for Six Days in December
The Navy Yard in winter is a desolate place with cold winds and large open expanses of brick pathways, but the popular Anchor space in Shipyard Park is looking to liven up the Yard this holiday season. Chris Sinclair of…
Phasing Out: Edwards Middle to Begin Closing Next Year, to Be Vacant in 2021
Supt. Brenda Cassellius has sped up the process by one year in expanding sixth grades in East Boston, thus opening up the Edwards Middle for more Charlestown seats earlier than expected. The Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced a plan late…
Celtics Center Enjoys Learning to Swim on High Street
There are few places in the swimming pool that 7’5” Celtics center Tacko Fall cannot touch, but even so the loveable post player wanted to learn to swim. So, he came to Charlestown. In what was a very unexpected turn…
Activists, Families Hope BPD Jail Overdose Deaths Can Change Policy
One grieving mother and recovery specialists from around Charlestown and around Boston are hoping that shining a light on the overdose deaths of three young men while in custody at the South End D-4 Boston Police station will help to…
Taking Care: Murray Takes the Reins at the Golden Age Center
When Meaghan Murray returned to become the administrative coordinator of the Golden Age Center on Main Street, it was like a family reunion of sorts. The born-and-raised Charles-town woman had an amazing Town pedigree and a large contingent of friends…