Charlestown’s COVID-19 infection rate increased 2 percent last week but still remains well below the citywide average. According to the latest BPHC’s Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) data released last Friday the neighborhood’s COVID infection rate went from 124.1 cases…
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Janine Balistreri Announces Her Write-In Candidacy for U.S. Representative, District 7
Janine (Adiletto) Balistreri announces that she is a write-in candidate for Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 for U.S. Representative of MA, District 7, unenrolled. Janine Balistreri, a lifetime Massachusetts resident. Born in Everett, MA, and raised in Everett and Medford. Mother…
Two Marijuana Proposals on Cambridge Street Go Head-To-Head
Two marijuana store proposals are likely going to collide in a head-to-head competition for the right to have the Town’s first marijuana dispensary – with both having public meetings this month and both being proposed on Cambridge Street in the…
Chief Equity and Compliance Officer Joins Bunker Hill Community College
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nahomi Carlisle, Esq., to the position of Chief Equity and Compliance Officer (CECO) of the College. In this new role initiated by BHCC’s Equity Work Group (EWG), Carlisle will collaborate…
Coalition Holds 12th Annual Candlelight Vigil in New Location
It was a new venue, but none of the meaning and weight of the annual Charlestown Vigil was lost last Saturday, Sept. 26, when the Charlestown Coalition held its 12th annual Vigil in the Peace Park. For the previous 11…
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Hunger Pain: For Many Parents, Feeding Kids During Remote Schooling Has Been an Unexpected Challenge
The hardest question for parents so far during the kick-off to the remote school year hasn’t dealt with difficult geometry problems, complex science concepts, or obscure English grammar. Rather, it’s this question that comes once or twice a day –…
Councilor Campbell Announces She Will Run for Mayor in 2021
City Councilor Andrea Campbell became the second confirmed, and likely third, candidate that will run for mayor of Boston in the 2021 City Election – making her announcement in the South End Sept. 24 in front of the public housing…
Flynn Insurance Presents Donation to Harvest on Vine Pantry
The Flynn Insurance Agency was proud to help support the Harvest on Vine food pantry last week by making a $2,000 contribution on behalf of the agency and its staff. Amidst the difficulties of COVID-19, partnering with local charity and…
Charlestown Residents Guide Storybook Ball’s Transformation to Virtual
Andrea and Justin Rosen of Charlestown will co-chair the 2020 Storybook Ball, Boston’s signature philanthropic gala in support of MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC). Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this year’s gala has evolved to an online event, engaging audiences young…