As planning processes go, few have been more anticipated than the Charlestown effort that will begin this month, as the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) announced it would hold the first PLAN Charlestown meeting in an open house format…
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Historic Houses of the Month: The Stone Houses
By Nancy Hayford Kueny One of the things that I have enjoyed most about writing my monthly historic house articles is that every time I work on one, I learn some things that I did not previously know. Who would…
MassDOT Announces New Online Resources for Statewide Exit Renumbering Project
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing new online resources on the project website for the Statewide Exit Renumbering Project, including an informational video on the project and an online meeting. Visit NewMassExits.com to access these new online tools, learn about…
Some Believe Dog Was Poisoned at Eden Street Park
The controversy over dogs and park-users at Eden Street Park has always been tense, but some now believe that the frustrations have led to the poisoning of a dog in the park last weekend. A dog named ‘Gunner,’ looking to…
Speak for the Trees Looking for Volunteers to Identify Trees
The Speak for the Trees organization is hitting the ground running in 2020, and are looking for volunteers in Charlestown to help residents find areas to plant new street trees. Speak for the Trees was welcomed into Charlestown last year…
Walsh Calls on Boston Police to Implement a Plan for Better Traffic Enforcement
It’s time to get serious about slipping through the intersection during the initial seconds of a red light, or punching out a quick text while behind the wheel, at least according to Mayor Martin Walsh – who announced in his…
Bunker Hill Associates Welcomes New Members
On Wednesday night, Jan. 8, the Bunker Hill Associates welcomed six new members. Those new members selected are Life-long Charlestown natives: •Cecil Jones •Pat Sullivan •John Humphrey •Brendan Collier •John Caldwell •Michael Cain They join the more than 50-member organization,…
Councilor Lydia Edwards Calls for Review of City of Boston Charter
Councilor Lydia Edwards introduced a hearing order to review the Charter of the City of Boston this week. The City Charter defines the powers and responsibilities of local government – from the Mayor and Council to the School Committee and…
Encore Disputes Story on Layoffs Related to Computerized Cocktail Dispenser
As Encore Boston Harbor lobbies the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to install automated drink dispensers in its back-of-house bar area, it is also vehemently disputing stories that 70 employees will be laid off as a result of using that new…
Eversource Challenges Students to Showcase Their Energy Smarts in Annual Contest
Eversource invites Massachusetts students to demonstrate their energy efficiency knowledge by entering its seventh annual Eversource Challenge. The competition promotes energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability and is open to kindergarten to high school students in Eversource’s Massachusetts electric service…