Harvest on Vine Food Pantry Appeal The Food Pantry has had a great need at this time as it has been very busy serving many more residents in town and providing more frequent distributions. Donations of all non-perishable foods are…
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Boston’s Municipal Primary Set for Tuesday, September 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 Charlestown voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor. Charlestown voters will choose from a field of seven mayoral candidates and…
CNC Resumes In-Person Meetings
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council held its first in-person monthly meeting since the pandemic struck on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Knights of Columbus Hall. Before introducing Caitlin Stapleton, Charlestown’s new liaison in Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, CNC Chair Tom Cunha…
Janey Withdraws Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan
Last week, Acting Mayor Mayor Kim Janey announced the city’s withdrawal of the Downtown Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan and will focus city efforts on creating a more equitable and resilient waterfront in Charlestown and other coastal Boston neighborhoods. Janey…
Flaherty Announces Additional Endorsements in His Bid for Re-Election
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty announced 45 additional endorsements in support of his re-election, bringing the total to 53. The endorsements came from elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels and a broad coalition of labor unions…
Dr. Michael J. Garrity, Retiring from MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center
The Adult Medicine practice at MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center bids a very fond farewell to Dr. Michael J. Garrity, who is retiring after 30 years of serving the Charlestown community as a primary care physician. Dr. Garrity has been one…
Pipefitters Local 537 Endorses Essaibi George
Pipefitters Local 537 endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston citing her long-time advocacy for and commitment to Boston’s hard working residents. Pipefitters Local 537 represents more than 3,000 pipefitters, welders and HVAC…
British Consul General Peter Abbott Tours Chelsea Creek
Last Friday, British Consul General Peter Abbott, in partnership with Mystic River Watershed Association, GreenRoots Chelsea, and Climable.org, hosted a Climate Equity Boat Ride through Chelsea Creek. Abbott got a first hand look at the effects climate change may pose…
“Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino Lends Voice to New NBA Video Game
Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. The “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino, who has…