For decades Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) John F. Kennedy Family Service Center office has been an oasis of help and hope for countless families in the neighborhood. Social service programs like ABCD’s Fuel Assistance have helped low-income residents…
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Father Mahoney to Retire from St. Francis de Sales
When rumors began circulating that longtime parish pastor of St. Francis de Sales, Father Dan Mahoney, was being forced into retirement by the Boston Archdiocese, the community sprang into action unable to accept a Charlestown without him. Those who know…
Girl Who Went Missing in Charlestown Found
Family and friends of Keyana Jackson are breathing a sigh of relief after the teen was found five days after being reported missing. Jackson, who was last seen in the area of Charlestown High School last Tuesday, was located by…
Gabriela Coletta Sworn In As District 1 City Councilor
On Wednesday, prior to the weekly City Council meeting, District 1 City Councilor Gabriela “Gigi” Coletta was officially sworn in by Mayor Michelle Wu as her mother, Nina, father, Ed, grandmother, Helen, partner, Sebastian Zapata and her sister, Angela Acevedo…
Charlestown Artist Featured in Boston’s Society of Arts + Crafts “CraftBoston: Animal Attraction
Charlestown artist Alice Templeton, a potter and “animal sculptor”, is taking part in the Society of Arts + Crafts’s new online exhibition, “CraftBoston: Animal Attraction ‘’, which is running now through June 19. The online exhibition showcases the work of…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to May 28
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
News Briefs
Memorial Day Weekend Veteran Exhibition at KOC There’ll be an exhibition on Charlestown Veterans on display on Sunday, May 29, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Charlestown Come pay a visit and honor some…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Nears 20 Percent
Nearly two out of every 10 Charlestown residents tested for COVID last week were found to be positive with the weekly positive test rate in the neighborhood now nearing 20 percent. Boston health officials have been battling against the recent…
Mayor Wu Hosts Neighborhood Coffee Hour Monday at Doherty Park
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Neighborhood Coffee Hour in partnership with Dunkin’ at Doherty Park in Charlestown on Monday. Participants enjoyed Dunkin’ Iced Coffee and assorted Dunkin’ MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats along with…
Higher Education: Pressley, Wu Celebrate Funding To Expand Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College Program
At Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) last week Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined Mayor Michelle Wu, BHCC President Pam Eddinger, and BHCC students to celebrate the $1 million in federal community project funding Pressley secured to expand the City of Boston’s…