Suffolk County prosecutors, victim advocates, and others assigned to Charlestown District Court came together this week for a day-long training seminar in Boston that they hope will help interrupt the cycle of domestic violence and identify defendants whose abuse may become lethal, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. The main speaker at the Nov....
State Representative Eugene L. O’Flaherty joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass legislation that establishes early voting for presidential elections and provides resources to local officials and residents to make the voting process more efficient. Early voting for presidential elections will begin in 2016. It is expected to significantly decrease...
Chris Remmes, a resident of Charlestown, announced that he has formed a committee to explore a campaign for the 2nd Suffolk State Representative seat held by Eugene O’Flaherty since 1997. Remmes, 48, is a local Realtor, Chair of the Charlestown Democratic Ward, and active member of the Charlestown community. A graduate of Catholic Memorial High...
Already officials at the Charlestown APAC office and its parent company Boston ABCD are concerned that a heating crisis is on the horizon if the federal government does not fully fund the federal fuel assistance program that helps thousands of Charlestown residents heat their homes during the harsh winter months. APAC already kicked off...
Charlestown Cycling Club announces its Grand Opening on Friday, December 6, introducing a state of the art indoor spin studio. Owner, and Charlestown resident, Sarah Combies and her dedicated staff invite you to visit their website at www.ctowncycle.com for opening weekend events, discounts, schedules, and rates! All classes from Dec 6 to Dec 8...
All Non-profit organizations wishing to apply for one of seven non-profit seats on the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) for the next two year term, should forward a letter of interest no later than January 3, 2013 to the CNC PO Box 397 Charlestown, MA 02129. For more information contact CNC Chair Tom Cunha at...
Fire 11/29/13 – Officers responded to Bunker Hill Industrial Park for a report of an electrical fire. Machinery was shut down, pending an investigation by repairmen. No personal or property damage was reported at that time. Operating Under the Influence 12/01/13 – As a result of a traffic stop on Sever Street, an individual...
Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) held it’s Second Annual Turkey Trot races for children and their parents on Saturday, November 23rd at the Charlestown High School athletic field. Over fifty families turned out on the sunfilled but blustery windy morning in hopes of winning a turkey for their Thanksgiving holiday dinner. The children also enjoyed...
The Charlestown Boys and Girls Club will be one of 33 area non profits to share $394,000 in grant funding as part of the city’s Partners With Non-Profits (PNP) program. Mayor Thomas Menino made the announcement last week and said the funds will be used for facility upgrades and on-site physical improvements at the...
The calendar produced by the Friends of the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library is now available in several locations in town. This year’s calendar is available for sale in our branch library, The Joy of Old on Main Street, Ace Hardware in the Shopping Center and Bunker Hill Souvenirs on the Training...