Margaret Klessens celebrated being a Charlestown Schoolgirl and her 90th birthday during the Schoolgirls’ fundraiser show last Thursday night, Aug. 17, at the Knights of Columbus. Klessens is pictured with her daughter, Sally, and her son, Bill, during the time.…
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BPS restores Charlestown exam school buses after weeks of uncertainty, frustration for parents
By Seth Daniel Under fire from hundreds of parents in Charlestown that have kids at Boston Latin School (BLS) and Boston Latin Academy (BLA) and rely on the neighborhood bus, the Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced on Wednesday that they…
Marathon Bombing Movie about Bauman to Premiere Here
By Seth Daniel In what is believed to be an upcoming blockbuster Hollywood hit, the movie ‘Stronger’ about Marathon Bombing victim Jeff Bauman’s recovery from catastrophic injury will premiere on Sept. 12 in Charlestown’s Spaulding Rehab – the very place…
CNC Community Corner
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday September 5th at the Knights of Columbus Hall 545 Medford Street. All are welcome to attend. After presentations by different agencies, the floor will be opened for public comment.
Wynn Boston Harbor Officials Honors Veterans, Hosts Secretary Urena
By Seth Daniel When veterans are on the job site at Wynn Boston Harbor, many didn’t know that some of their close co-workers had also served in the Armed Forces. However, under a new initiative from Wynn and State Veterans…
Lydia Edwards to Unveil for Dog-Park in Charlestown
Boston City Council candidate Lydia Edwards continues to build a grassroots organization following endorsements from the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, the MBTA’s Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU 453), and the SEIU Massachusetts State Council, which alone…
Long-Time Charlestown Physician Calls for Safe Injection Site in Boston
By Seth Daniel Having watched too many of his patients die at the hands of opiate overdoses, Charlestown-based Dr. Mark Eisenberg is one of a growing number of medical providers in Boston calling for the city and state to institute…
‘Battle of the Barges’ Fireworks Show on Aug 31
Boston Harbor Now, in partnership with the Office of Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston, will host the fifty annual “Illuminate the Harbor” fireworks show over Boston Harbor, the evening of Thursday August 31. Residents, newcomers and…
Passacantilli Will Hire Neighborhood Liaisons from Each Community
Stephen Passacantilli, candidate for Boston City Council – District 1, has announced that he will hire a neighborhood liaison for each community in the district if elected to the city council. Passacantilli is a North End civic leader, Boston Public Schools parent,…
Among Friends
Giovanni O’Shaughnessey (11) brought his friend Oscar (3), a bearded dragon lizard, out to enjoy some music and fascinate the folks attending the City Square concert on Wednesday, Aug. 11.