CYHA Update •AA Squirt Jack Chardavoyne scored four goals and Jack Daley Demerle and Sam Johnson both posted two assists in Charlestown’s 6-2 victory over Danvers on Nov. 3. The team also added a hard-fought win against Arlington on home ice Nov. 10,…
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Different Clientele: Neighborhood Council Split on Support For New Bunker Hill Packie License
By Adam Swift The owner of Sanchez Market at 160 Bunker Hill St. is looking to expand from beer and wine sales to a full liquor license. At last week’s meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council, opinion was split on…
On the Waterfront: Requiem for a Tree
By Michael Parker A beautiful, large 50-foot beech tree in the Navy Yard was completely uprooted and fell due to the winds accompanying the devastating coastal storm. While I am sure that multiple trees met the same fate throughout the…
Enchanted Trolley to Bring Santa Claus, Mayor on Dec. 8
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the schedule for the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour, a Boston holiday tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout the City. This year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will start on Friday, Dec. 6 and end on…
Neighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Thanksgiving Food Pantry Appeal For Thanksgiving, the Food Pantry is requesting canned cranberry sauce to include in its Holiday distribution. Donations of non-perishable foods, boxed breakfast cereal in particular, are also greatly appreciated. Donations drops are: Food…
The Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth at Our Public Libraries
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal pre-kindergarten, providing free community college, helping students experiencing…
Letter to the Editor
Neighbor to Neighbor Dear Editor, Maya Angelo, a well- respected activist and poet once said, “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” With that in mind, we thank the community of Charlestown for their generous donations of non-perishable food…