The blockbuster case now in Superior Court before Judge William Young had a hearing on Tuesday in the case, and Judge Young has said he would rule some time by mid-April to allow for the school assignment process to move…
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Laborers Local 223 Back Santiago for Boston Mayor
State Rep. and mayoral candidate Jon Santiago has earned the endorsement of Laborers International of North America Local 223, marking a major endorsement in the race for Boston mayor and a significant boost to Santiago’s growing citywide organization. Laborers Local…
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State to hold Public Meeting for the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis The MBTA and MassDOT project team will present an overview of the Silver Line Extension (SLX) Alternatives Analysis, share the findings so far, and gather input from the community…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
Charlestown’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased last week while the cumulative rate increased slightly according to the latest data released on Friday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the BPHC report, last week 1,023 residents were…
Part One Crime Down 29 Percent so far this Year in Charlestown
With the first quarter of ’21 on the books, Charlestown had seen a 29-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 62 incidents of Part One crime were reported in Area A-15 between Jan. 1…
For High-schoolers Without a Start Date, Sports are their only in-person Outlet
For Charlestown High School students, there still is no inkling when it is they might get back to the classroom every day in person for those who choose to do so – even as elementary and middle schools students have…
CNC asks Developers for Better, Thoughtful Mitigation
The new residential building at the Bunker Hill Mall that proposes to surround the 99 Restaurant got an airing at the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) on Tuesday night in what was the CNC’s first attempt at an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting.…
Mobile Health Initiative Brings Information and Resources to Local Communities
Mass General Brigham has launched a mobile health initiative to leverage the knowledge of its world class providers and researchers to help answer people’s questions and boost confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines. “With the information about COVID-19, the vaccines, and…
Ruthzee Louijeune Raises over $100,000 from 750 Contributors in Two Weeks
Ruthzee Louijeune launched her campaign for Boston City Council At-Large on March 16th, and has raised over $100,000 from 750+ contributors. In just two weeks, Louijeune’s campaign has raised more year-to-date than any candidate for Boston City Council At-Large. “I’m…
Carla B. Monteiro Announces Candidacy for Council at-Large
Carla B. Monteiro (MSW, LCSW) announced her candidacy for Boston City Council at-large in Dorchester recently, surrounded virtually and in-person by family, community members, and leaders including Sheriff Steve Tompkins. Monteiro lives out her deep-rooted values of compassion and caring…