Ryan Solinsky juggles his pancakes along with his son, Steele, during the annual Lion’s Club Veterans Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 11 in the Knights of Columbus Father Mahoney Hall. Several families turned out to honor veterans with the Lion’s Club.
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Deb Sordillo donated an autographed Super Bowl montage of Julian Edelman from the historic Patriots win over the Atlanta Falcons to the Silent Auction for the 179th St. John’s Church Harvest Fair and Dinner. Many guests took refuge from the misty morning to check out the annual event and put in bids on many...
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The Charlestown Neighborhood Council wishes to announce the cancellation of the upcoming At-Large election scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018. After reviewing nomination papers submitted, the Election Committee certified five candidates to appear on this year’s ballot for 7 positions open on the CNC. The Council will fill the two remaining open seats by...
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The second in a series of three meetings regarding the Eden St. playground was held on November 7. The first meeting was well attended and community members provided feedback about what they do and don’t like about the park now. Allison Perlman, Project Manager for Boston Park and Recreation, said that the major takeaways...
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SAVE THE DATE FOR BREAKFAST WITH SANTA On Saturday, December 1 Santa returns to The First Church, 10 Green Street to enjoy a free pancake and sausage breakfast. There will be a chance to take free photos with Santa, shop with some gift vendors and an “Inflateables Extravaganza”. Plan now for a fun morning....
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The USS Constitution Museum has been selected from a competitive pool of 34 applicants to receive a pro bono consulting engagement by Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners (CAP). The study is scheduled to begin this fall. For the past 18 months the USS Constitution Museum has been working with the...
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Those receiving grants this fall cycle: Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Committee, $5,000. Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus #62, $5,000. Bunker Hill Monument Association, $2,500. Bunker Hill Post 26 The American Legion, $2,500. Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, $10,000. Charlestown Branch Library (Older Adult Programs), $1,000. Charlestown Coalition (Turn It Around), $5,000. Charlestown Girls...
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Charlestown Beat Drug Arrest 11/06/2018 – At about 5:46 p.m., the members of the District A-1 Drug Control Unit arrested two suspects on Medford Street for distribution of Class A substance and possession of a Class A substance. Hit and Run 11/07/2018 – A victim reported unknown person(s) struck his motor vehicle, which...
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COMMENTING ON CONSTRUCTION Dear Editor: It’s hard to ignore the two letters to the editor last week, one from Ann Kelleher and the other from Kevin Kelly. As another person who loves Charlestown, I am grateful they took the time and made the effort to put into words what so many Charlestown residents feel, the...
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For the vast majority of Americans, the holiday season, which is now upon us is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens is that the holiday season brings little, if any, joy....
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