City Councilor Lydia Edwards is calling to revamp and expand the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) that was put in place a few years ago during the first run of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment, also known as One Charlestown. The announcement…
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No Plans as of Now for Replacement of Tattered Turf Field
When the Charlestown High turf field was put down in 2007, it was the highlight of the region when it came to youth sports and high school sports. But that was 2007, more than a decade ago, and now the…
Neighborhood Round Up
HARVEST FAIR AT ST. JOHN’S On Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal church will be holding it’s 179th annual harvest fair. Well known for its delicious turkey dinner and homemade apple pies, the fair…
BWSC Wins Top National Honors for Water Quality and Efficiency
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has earned top honors from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for management excellence. The Sustainable Water Utility Management Award recognizes the work of water utility management leaders able to achieve a balance…
Friends of City Square Conduct Annual Meeting, Show Major Membership Growth
The Friends of City Square had its annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 15, and Gov. Grace Bloodwell reported that the organization has grown in membership by 33 percent. The annual meeting took place at Sorrelle’s with a good crowd of…
Marijuana Dispensary to have First Community Meeting Oct 30
The Bloominus company will have its official City community outreach meeting Oct. 30 for the proposed marijuana dispensary at 116 Cambridge St. on the other side of I-93. The meeting is the first step in the process for any proposed…
BPDA to Initiate Capital Improvement Fund, Identified $200M in Work
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has identified some $200 million in maintenance work that needs to be done to its properties citywide, and now for the first time, the Authority’s Board has approved a new Capital Reserve Fund…
Charlestown’s 33rd Annual Halloween Parade and Celebration Set for Oct 31
The 33rd annual Halloween Parade around the Monument will take place on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. this year, with a dynamite celebration of Halloween to take place afterward around Monument Square and the Training Field. The annual celebration draws…
St John School Poised for Academic Success and Growth
Nestled in the heart of Boston’s North End, St. John School has prepared students for bright futures since 1895. The school is a Catholic value-centered learning environment focused on educating students in an atmosphere that fosters the growth of each…
Charlestown Man Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl
A Charlestown man was arrested Oct. 5 for distributing fentanyl out of an apartment in Chelsea. Cruz Villar, 31, was charged with one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl – aiding and abetting; and one count…