Three boats at Constitution Marina caught fire on Tuesday at around 11:20 p.m., causing more than $1 million in damages to the water crafts. Boston Fire responded with its Fire Boat first and began putting out three boats actively involved…
Author: Seth Daniel
Warren Prescott Parents, School Official Tout Win on School Status
The Warren Prescott School community is counting a victory this week in their fight to keep school resources in place. Parents at the WP have been very vocal over the past six months about keeping their school as a Strand…
Speak for the Trees sees Many Opportunities in Charlestown
There’s an old adage in Charlestown that, until traveling outside of the Town, many residents thought that telephone poles were trees. That witticism from the past still rings true in Charlestown as it’s one of the least-green neighborhoods in terms…
Documents Used in Wynn Investigation Still Barred from Use, Continued Delays on MGC Investigation
A judge in Nevada ordered on Jan. 4 that several documents obtained in the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) investigation into sexual misconduct by Steve Wynn will remain shielded from public use until more hearings can be held. Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez,…
The Year 2018:Milestones and Momentum
The 2018 year in Charlestown was one of milestones, passing the torch to the young generation and trying to manage the huge growth inside and around the Town. Here are some of the highlights from the year: •Councilor Lydia Edwards…
Post Office Will Remain in Bunker Hill Mall for Time Being
In a last-minute save, the United States Post Office announced that it would remain in the Bunker Hill Mall on a holdover on their lease for the next few months as they look for a new, permanent home. The lease…
BPDA Extends Comment Period on Navy Yard Activation Plans
Even though Dec. 31 has come and gone, thanks to an extension, it isn’t too late to file comments with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) on the Navy Yard activation plans. BPDA Director of Real Estate Devin Quirk…
State Rep Dan Ryan Inaugurated Wednesday for New Term
Charlestown’s State Rep. Dan Ryan has been inaugurated for another term in the legislature this week, and he said he is ready to tackle issues from transportation to opiate recovery research in the new term. On Wednesday, with the new…
Robotics Company to Expand Footprint, Assemble Products in Charlestown
Charlestown’s Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) – a subsidiary of Piaggio Group and the creator of the revolutionary mobile-carrying device gitas – announced that the company will be expanding its footprint in Charlestown so that all future gitas will be designed and assembled on…
Edwards will Seek Re-Election for District 1 Seat
City Councilor Lydia Edwards said last week that after an incredible first year as the District 1 councilor, she will pass up running in the crowded at-large Council race and pursue re-election to District 1. “I’m running for re-election and…