By Seth Daniel History is a way of life in the present of Charlestown, and there are lots of people who know volumes about the life and times of residents of the Town in periods gone by. But few have…
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Sullivan Sq Underpass Closed this Weekend
The Boston Public Works Department announced today that the Sullivan Square Underpass will be closed for routine maintenance this weekend. No traffic will be allowed to use the underpass from 9 PM on Friday, October 28, through 6 PM on…
CNC Community Corner
Candidates sought for seats on CNC The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) will be conducting its At-Large election to fill seven seats on the CNC. Prospective candidates are asked to collect a minimum of 25 signatures from any Charlestown resident 18…
CSAC to Change Name to The Charlestown Coalition
By Seth Daniel With more than enough abbreviated organizations in the Town and the state, the former CSAC is moving to something much simpler. The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC) has been in existence as an umbrella organization under the…
Wynn Boston Harbor to Begin Sign Ups for Special Loyalty Cards
By Seth Daniel Local residents will have first crack at getting special status from the Wynn Boston Harbor in the company’s loyalty card program, with sign ups for the ‘Red Card’ program beginning next week and continuing with local events.…
Under the Bridge:Residents Seek to Re-Use Land Under Tobin
By Seth Daniel The dead spaces under the Mystic/Tobin Bridge have long been reserved for a lot of nothing. Few people ever wanted to be caught there after dark and it was considered an area to drive by and not…
Guess the Weight
Will Allen holds the “guess the weight” pumpkin during the Grand Opening celebration of the John Harvard Mall on Sunday, Oct. 16. The Upper and Lower Malls underwent significant renovations over the past year and have now been re-opened to…
Democrats Meet
Jay O’Brien, vice chair of the Charlestown Ward 2 Democratic Committee, prepares to speak about the importance of the upcoming Nov. 8 election for Democratic voters. The Ward 2 Committee gathered at Blackmoor Restaurant on Monday night to talk about…
Walsh Arranges for City Hall Come to Charlestown for a Night
By Seth Daniel There are questions and concerns – and times when one might be absolutely stymied – that cannot be resolved in a Mayor’s Coffee Hour or a Mobile City Hall visit. To that end, Mayor Martin Walsh and…
Halloween Plans Taking Shape for Activities
Halloween will have one great big treat this year, and it’s not chocolate or sugar, but it’s still sweet. The colossal Halloween celebration this year will make a return to the fully-renovated Training Field after having been displaced for one…