The Charlestown Historical Society lecture on April 16 will feature the Charlestown Prison. One of the many topics disccussed will be the use of the electric chair. Electric Chair The Governor signed Legislation on April 14, 1898 for electricity to replace hanging as the method of putting condemned criminals to death in Massachusetts. The...
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Abutters’ Meeting on Albion Place and Belmont St. Set for April 18
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services has scheduled an abutters meeting regarding a proposed dormer, roof deck, and new mudroom at 8 Albion Place, and a proposal to remove and replace the existing dormer with a larger dormer at 29 Belmont Street. This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m....
Paul Revere Annual Re-Enactment is Monday
On Monday, April 15th the annual reenactment of Paul Revere’s historic ride on horseback will take place, arriving at City Square Park in Charlestown shortly before 10am to say hello before riding down Main Street on his way to Lexington and Concord. The Friends of City Square Park and the Charlestown Mother’s Association thank...
Police Briefs 04-11-2013
Assault and Battery 04/02/2013 – A victim reported while walking on Walford Way at around 3:28 p.m., a suspect approached him and stated he had a gun, although the victim said he didn’t see a weapon. The suspect then punched the victim in the face before fleeing the scene. Officers searched the area for...
Obituaries 04-11-2013
Louise Fama Longtime Employee of St. Catherine’s Church of Charlestown Louise S. (Kelly) Fama, a longtime resident of Charlestown, passed away on April 6 at the Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford. She was 95 years old. Prior to her retirement, she was a longtime employee of St. Catherine’s Church in Charlestown. She was...
Little League Banquet
The Indians with Coach Doug MacDonald were one of the many Little League teams that were honored at the banquet celebrating the 2012 season.
Suffolk County DA Conley Announces His Candidacy for Mayor of Boston
Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley announced he will run for Mayor of Boston at a press conference yesterday. “Boston is a great city, and with the right leadership and vision, its best days are still ahead,” said Conley. “So today I am officially declaring that I am a candidate for Mayor of Boston.”...
Whole Foods Rep Shows Plan for New Market Here
Whole Foods Market representative, Kim Hall, described her visions for the new supermarket in Charlestown during the April 2 Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) meeting at the Knights of Columbus. It includes fresh produce and seafood sections, serviced meats, a prepared foods department, an area of assorted cheeses from around the world, and a small...
AGC to Hold Annual Exhibit April 12-14 at StoveFactory
The Artists’ Group of Charlestown, AGC, will hold their 9th Annual Spring Art Exhibition on April 12-14 at StoveFactory Studios, 523 Medford Street in Charlestown. The event is co-sponsored by the Charlestown Preservation Society. This year, The AGC will add its popular Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday, featuring StoveFactory artists and additional invited...
Mayor Menino Stepping Down
The announcement last Thursday by Mayor Thomas Menino that he will not seek a sixth term puts an end to the speculation of the last six months of whether he will or will not run for reelection. The consensus among political pundits that he would have won another election underscores what we had said...