Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Charlestown residents to unveil $867,852 in improvements to Barry Playground, 41 Medford St. on Saturday Sept. 10.
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Children of the Famine Memorial Re-dedicated
Using the proceeds from the sale of the “The Green Square Mile…the Story of the Charlestown Irish” documentary DVD, the Committee developed to site, designed and ultimately constructed a spectacularly beautiful and emotionally moving “Children of the Famine Memorial” at the Archdiocesan Burial Ground (aka Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery). The Charlestown Historical Society...
Tips from Tom
What a great moment for Charlestown’s Andrew McLaughlin, 13, shown with Patriots superstar Tom Brady taken at Copley Place Tuesday.
Jenny’s Giving ‘Backpacks’ to the Charlestown Community
Sue, Joey and Charlotte Lacey presented Tom MacDonald of Harvest on the Vine over 30 backpacks filled with school supplies to be distributed to children in need in Charlestown. This is the third year of the Jenny’s backpack program. “We want all children to be able to start the school year with the...
The Rocking Chair’s Journey
As the reds and yellows of fall begin to replace another summer, I am reminded of a piece which appeared in the Charlestown Patriot during the summer of 1983. The story was influenced by the feelings that I hold for a small New Hampshire cottage that became part of my family’s life some forty...
Howie Long Recognized as ‘Hometown Hero’
In a well-attended dedication ceremony, National Football League Hall of Famer Howie Long was recognized as the first-ever recipient of a “NFL Hometown Hero” award. According to George Veras, director of the “Hometown Hero” program for the NFL, “This unveiling is the first of its kind as part of a national campaign to re-connect...
14th Annual Art in the Park Set for This Saturday, Sept.10
Art in the Park, sponsored by the Artists Group of Charlestown, is considered one of New England’s finest “out door” art events with artists from Boston and beyond. The Artists’ Group of Charlestown is proud to announce the 14th Annual ART in the PARK 2011 to be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10...
Boston National Historical Park Will Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11
To honor the memory of the men and women who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, National Park Service Rangers will place 3000 flags on the grounds of the Bunker Hill Monument and offer historical talks every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept, 11,...
CHAD Tennis Wraps Up a Successful Summer Season
CHAD Tennis Club hosted its first summer program since CHAD took over the management of the Stillman Tennis Center this past December. The CHAD Tennis Program is one of those rare gems located within our neighborhood yet many of us fail to realize the extent of this treasure found within the humble facility –namely...
September 11th Memorial Event
Please join the Friends of City Square Park, the Charlestown Mothers Association and the Gardens for Charlestown along with elected officials, local clergy and representatives of the Boston Fire Department on Sunday Sept. 11, at noon in City Square Park. We will be remembering those lost on this, the tenth anniversary of that tragic...