Advocates for water transportation, and Spaulding patients and commuters, are pushing back on the idea of cutting the Charlestown Ferry service – part of a larger plan by the MBTA to address ridership and revenue losses due to COVID-19. Alice…
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BPS Analyzing New State Metrics to Safely Move to In-Person Learning
As some special education students returned to schools in-person this week, Supt. Brenda Cassellius said they are taking a hard look at Gov. Charlie Baker’s call to return students to school, and just how new metrics might work in helping…
COVID-19 Won’t Cancel the Annual Thanksgiving Meals for Sweeney
Bob Sweeney and his dedicated crew of cooks and delivery folks haven’t taken a break on Thanksgiving for 35 years – always preparing hot, fresh meals for seniors and vulnerable residents every Thanksgiving and delivering to their homes – but…
Neighborhood Round Up
Science Emporium – Sale Ends Friday “e” inc.’s Science Emporium has a Big Sale current inventory is 15% off for all merchandise, plus an added 5% more (or 20%) for books. Order ahead for pick-up Friday between 2 and 6…
Whole Foods Markets To Support Medically Tailored Meals Program
Until Thanksgiving, Whole Foods Market stores throughout Massachusetts will be selling specially baked apple and pumpkin pies to support Community Servings, a nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services. As part of its sponsorship of the 28th annual…
Charlestown Wins USA Fall Softball Championship
Enjoying the Sun for 104 Years
Poor Communication: Edwards to Emphatically Oppose Heritage Club Cannabis Proposal
Saying she has never opposed something so strongly – alleging that she was lied to by owners of The Heritage Club – Councilor Lydia Edwards said this week she will do all in her power to oppose the Cambridge Street…
Schievink, Watne Power Blue Diamonds to Title
Blue Diamonds Manager Jack Schievink’s U-18 team saved its best for last, continuing a decade-long tradition of championship-winning softball in Charlestown. Carleigh Schievink, daughter of the famed Townies’ softball king, was 3-for-3 with a two-run home run while pitcher Sandra…
Resilient Remedies Lines up Political, Neighborhood Support for Cannabis Shop
The cannabis shop proposal by Charlestown’s Jack Kelly announced this week it has lined up political support for its proposal at the old R. Wesley’s Bistro on Sullivan Square – support that includes Councilor Lydia Edwards, State Rep. Dan Ryan…