Category: News
Phasing Out: Edwards Middle to Begin Closing Next Year, to Be Vacant in 2021
Supt. Brenda Cassellius has sped up the process by one year in expanding sixth grades in East Boston, thus opening up the Edwards Middle for more Charlestown seats earlier than expected. The Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced a plan late…
Celtics Center Enjoys Learning to Swim on High Street
There are few places in the swimming pool that 7’5” Celtics center Tacko Fall cannot touch, but even so the loveable post player wanted to learn to swim. So, he came to Charlestown. In what was a very unexpected turn…
Charlestown Teacher Receives Funds From SONIC Drive-In
SONIC Drive-In concluded its annual Limeades for Learning Fall Voting campaign in support of public school teachers last month, and Charlestown teachers received funding to support their innovative and creative learning projects. In partnership with nonprofit DonorsChoose.org and with the help of SONIC…
CNC Precinct Elections – Cancelled
Please be advised that the CNC Precinct Elections scheduled for Nov. 23, 2019 are cancelled. In accordance with the CNC Bylaws, in instances where there is only one candidate for each precinct position, the Chair of the Election Committee will…
Activists, Families Hope BPD Jail Overdose Deaths Can Change Policy
One grieving mother and recovery specialists from around Charlestown and around Boston are hoping that shining a light on the overdose deaths of three young men while in custody at the South End D-4 Boston Police station will help to…
Good Shepherd School Celebrates 10th Anniversary
By Seth Daniel and Marianne Salza There can be no better endorsement for a pre-school than when the young students don’t want to leave. That’s what many parents have experienced over the last 10 years at the Good Shepherd School…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
Travel Impacts •N. Washington Street Inbound: Off-peak daytime lane reductions will continue across the bridge to Keany Square. One of two lanes and all turn movements will be available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays and overnight on 11/17, 11/18, 11/19,…
Kennedy Center Kicks off Holiday Gift Drive for Those in Need
Help Charlestown children this holiday season, by participating in the Kennedy Center’s Annual Holiday Drive. Each year, the Center receives more than 300 requests for holiday assistance from families throughout Charlestown. For a small amount of money, one could dramatically…
Malden Catholic Honor Roll
Malden Catholic Honor Roll students from Charlestown – Fall 2019 Malden Catholic High School students have completed the coursework for the first quarter for the 2019-20 academic year. Malden Catholic divides honors into three levels: Headmaster’s List, First Honors and…