The Green Line Extension (GLX) project team will provide the public with a general project update on Wednesday, December 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This presentation will feature a visual tour of the project showing the latest progress on construction activities.…
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Edwards Announces Return of Snow Angels
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced the launch of the third year of the Snow Angels program. Councilor Edwards started the program in the winter of 2018-2019 to connect elderly and disabled residents with volunteers to help them clear…
Many Charlestown Students Not Returning to Boston Public Schools
A new study by The Boston Schools Fund shows that enrollment declines have been steep in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) this year – following a statewide trend of COVID-19 withdrawals – but Charlestown has shown one of the largest…
School Committee Apologizes for Inaction on Anti-Asian Remarks
The Boston School Committee took the first hour of its meeting on Nov. 18 to apologize for remarks made by its former Chair Michael Loconto that were termed offensive to Asians, but that time of reflection also had a strong…
USS Constitution Museum Temporarily Closes
The USS Constitution Museum has closed until further notice to minimize spread of the coronavirus. The Virtual Museum experience, launched in March 2020, will continue to offer robust and engaging content for all digital visitors. “The USS Constitution Museum proudly…
State Receives Funding to Hire Prosecutor to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that the District of Massachusetts has been allocated funding to hire an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to focus on prosecuting cases involving fraudulent schemes to unlawfully obtain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Dec. 12
Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the piers of the new bridge. Installation of each cofferdam takes about two weeks. •The project has positioned a…
Police, Bunker Hill Associates Rally to Memorialize George Collier
Several friends of the late George Collier have rallied over the holiday season – and quickly we might add – to create a legacy for the former Boston Police Officer that would serve to help families with food over the…
COVID Positive Test Rate Drops Once Again Here
The COVID-19 positive test rate in Charlestown decreased for a second week in a row according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Of the 9,554 Charlestown residents tested for the virus 4 percent were…
State Receives Funding to Hire Prosecutor to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that the District of Massachusetts has been allocated funding to hire an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to focus on prosecuting cases involving fraudulent schemes to unlawfully obtain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…