Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced a new public service announcement campaign that encourages smoke alarm awareness among older adults, who are at greater risk of dying in a fire. The PSAs are available for distribution through the…
Category: News
MBTA’s System-Wide Accessibility Department Launches Communication Online Survey
The MBTA announced that its System-wide Accessibility Department (SWA) launched an online survey about how the MBTA can improve its communication efforts, communicate more effectively and inclusively, and better connect with people with disabilities and/or older adults. The online survey…
Wu Announces SNAP Benefits Can Be Used Online at Daily Table Locations
Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Feb. 1 that residents with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will now be able to shop online for groceries through Daily Table, which has three stores in the Boston area—Roxbury, Dorchester, and Central Square…
ABCD Fuel Assistance Can Help You Stay Warm During This Cold Winter
Bitter January cold is hitting Massachusetts and ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) wants to remind residents that households at or below the federal poverty level can now receive as much as $1,650 in fuel assistance, while those with slightly…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Seeks Donations of New Blankets for Its Emergency Closet
With winter upon us and plenty of cold weather still ahead, Mystic Valley Elder Services is seeking donations of new blankets, all sizes, for its Emergency Closet. The Emergency Closet provides its care managers who work with low-income older adults…
Senator Lydia Edwards Sworn in by Baker
At a State House ceremony last Thursday Senator Lydia Edwards was administered the oath of office by Gov. Charlie Baker in front of a room of new colleagues, friends and family. After taking the oath Edwards addressed the Massachusetts Senate…
BPDA Hosts Virtual One Mystic Meeting
Since filing a Project Notification Form (PNF) with the Boston Planning and Development Agency the developers of One Mystic Owner have made changes to the project. At a meeting Tuesday night with Charlestown residents hosted by the BPDA, the developer’s…
CNC Corner
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 7pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. We will hold executive board elections, select committees and plan future meeting formats and agendas. Please send questions via email to [email protected].…
Charlestown Fuel Assistance Benefits Now at $1,650
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) kicked off the annual Fuel Assistance Program at its office in Charlestown back in November. Now, ABCD President/CEO John J. Drew is urging Charlestown residents to apply for fuel aid as federal funding to…
Edwards Submits Council Resignation Effective April 30
Senator and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards submitted her resignation to the Boston City Council, effective April 30. Edwards is honoring the commitment she made during her successful Senate campaign to gracefully exit her council seat if she were to…