By Seth Daniel It was about two years ago that Tangierino owner Samad Naamad began to notice that tastes were changing – people didn’t want the big meals and large multi-course productions when they were coming out to his longtime…
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Appalachian Mountain Club Makes Move to Charlestown
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has officially moved into its new organizational headquarters at 10 City Square, positioning the outdoor recreation and conservation nonprofit to better support its staff, cultivate expanded community connections, and achieve its long-term growth and mission…
MGH Institute of Health Professions to Receive the 2017 Excellence in Diversity Award
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only health professions school in New England to receive the 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The MGH Institute is one of just 23…
Passacantilli:One Charlestown Proposal is Too Big for the Neighborhood
Stephen Passacantilli, a local civic leader and Boston Public Schools parent running for Boston City Council District 1 has announced he will oppose the current One Charlestown proposal due to its unreasonable size and density. Passacantilli also advocated for a more…
Bruins Academy Bursting at the Seams in Second Year of Providing Introduction to Ice Hockey
By Seth Daniel It was nearing 70 degrees last Saturday morning, Oct. 7, but the lobby benches inside the Emmons-Horrigan-O’Neil Rink in Charlestown were brimming with young boys and girls looking curiously at hockey shin guards, trying to figure out…
Passacantilli,Edwards to Face-Off in Debate in Charlestown, Oct 18
By Seth Daniel The first of what will likely be many debates between the two District 1 City Council candidates will take place on Weds., Oct. 18, in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Christine Colley of the Navy Yard Community Association…
CNC Wants Study of Bunker Hill St Section
By Seth Daniel The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) voted unanimously at its Oct. 2 meeting to ask the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) to re-examine last year’s change in direction of one-way Allston Street, and to look at a comprehensive solution…
Stephen Passacantilli Endorsed by Boston Fire and Police Unions
Stephen Passacantilli, a local civic leader and Boston Public Schools parent running for District 1 City Council has been endorsed by Boston’s two largest public safety unions, Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. Passacantilli recently…
Program Underway to Identify, Create Outreach All Charlestown Veterans
By Seth Daniel A new program funded by the Charlestown Community Mitigation Fund is preparing to get underway to identify all veterans and reach out to them to see if they need services or help accessing service. The program came…
Alden to Speak at Branch Library
Ellen B. Alden will talk about her book Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke at the Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main St., on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. Local author Ellen B. Alden found a leather box in her attic, filled…