George Richards (Rick) Churchill Jr. Retired Bank Trust Officer George Richards (Rick) Churchill Jr. passed away at his home in Charlestown on July 3. He was 74 years old. Born on Sept. 9, 1944 to George and Charlotte Churchill of…
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Tickets on Sale for Murphy’s Boxing Event at Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor is hosting Murphy’s Boxing next championship match on Friday, July 12. This is the first ticketed event to be hosted at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. “We’re happy to bring the excitement of sports entertainment to…
Charlestown Comments on New Massport CEO
By John Lynds and Seth Daniel Last Thursday, the MassPort Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Weiland as the Port Authority’s new CEO – a vote that came down to two candidates, including Weiland and current Boston…
Friends of Training Field to Hold July 20 Concert
The Friends of the Training Field are looking to liven up the sacred square this coming month, with a live music concert on July 20. President Billy Kelly said they will bring the Boston Pub Rockers to the Training Field…
Neighborhood Roundup
Bruins Academy – Learn-To-Play Hockey Program The Boston Bruins will again be bringing its Learn-to-Play Hockey program to Charlestown this fall. Charlestown Youth Hockey will be hosting and staffing the program. The program is available to boys and girls ages…
Budget of $3.49 Billion Passes With $176 Million Increase
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget proposal passed the City Council unanimously on June 26. The $3.49 billion budget reflects a $176 million increase over last year’s budget while simultaneously upholding the City of Boston’s strong record…
Police Briefs 07-03-2019
Charlestown Beat Warrant 06/17/19 – Officers in the area of Phipps Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Charlestown Court warrant charging assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Larceny 06/17/19 – A victim on Ninth…
Guest Op-Ed: Baby Boomers Should be Wary of Medicare Changes
By Sandip Shah Baby boomers are aging rapidly. Around 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day. Unfortunately for these seniors, the government health care to which they’re entitled may put their lives at risk. That’s thanks to a…