By Dan Murphy Charlestown’s Kolea Zimmerman was the only neighborhood resident to receive recognition in Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s 2019 Garden Contest, taking third place in the category for Porch, Balcony or Container gardens. “I was very surprised to be…
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Construction Update
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: August 25 – September 7 Travel Impacts •Inbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on some weekdays. •Outbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available…
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Progressing : The Temporary Bridge Is Coming Soon To North Washington Street Project
One of the greatest achievements last year in the early stages of the looming North Washington Street Bridge project was getting approval to build a temporary bridge – allowing work to go faster and smoother while vehicle, bike and pedestrian…
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Chat with a Planner : Informal Discussion Quickly Becomes Formal Meeting
In the continued quest to define the planning process for Charlestown with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), the first of several informal ‘Chat with a Planner’ meetings took place Monday – and the large turnout of Charlestown residents…
Back to School : Kennedy Center to Host Some of the City’s First Universal Pre-K Classrooms
When Mayor Martin Walsh announced the move to Universal Pre-Kindergarten throughout the city earlier this year, the Kennedy Center in Charlestown moved quickly to become one of the first providers in the city to host the effort in their Hayes…
CMA Announces Scholarship Winners
The Charlestown Mothers Association (CMA) is delighted to announce this year’s awards of college scholarships to Charlestown residents. Thanks to the generous support of CMA members, supporters, and sponsors, this year CMA has awarded a total of $12,500. CMA has awarded…
Chief of Naval Operations Weeks Begins Course at USS Constitution
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerine Lee The 22nd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Heritage Weeks kicked off aboard USS Constitution, in Charlestown, and runs through Aug. 30. Each week, 100 newly selected Navy Chief…
Charlestown Kids Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay for Free Cruises
In early August, 91 young people from the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club and Courageous Sailing Center set sail to the Boston Harbor Islands on Bay State Cruise Company’s flagship Provincetown II on a free All Access Boston Harbor cruise hosted by…