The U.S. Postal Service celebrates children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola with the release of a Forever stamp. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held May 5, at the Currier Museum of Art. “There are many gifted children’s…
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DiDomenico Hosts Feeding Our Neighbors Coalition and Community Leaders
Last week, Senator DiDomenico joined the Feeding Our Neighbors Coalition for a legislative briefing in support of his bill to provide basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents (S.76/H.135). The event highlighted the need for DiDomenico’s legislation and funding in…
Largest Pizza Festival Returns to Boston’s City Hall Plaza
The Boston Pizza Festival is pleased to announce its return to City Hall Plaza in Boston’s government center. The largest consumer pizza event in New England will take place on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 from 11 a.m.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Malden Catholic Students From Charlestown, MA Achieve Honor Roll Malden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90 –…
Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Programs Now Online
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to learn more. You can select from a variety of free activities such as…
Mass. April Revenue Collections Total $4.782 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder announced that preliminary revenue collections for April totaled $4.782 billion, $2.163 billion or 31.2% less than actual collections in April 2022, and $1.435 billion or 23.1% below benchmark. April 2023 revenue collections…
Charlestown High School Turf Replacement Construction Update
Boston Parks understands the Charlestown High School Fields are a major recreational part of the Charlestown community and we continue to strive to reduce impacts during construction. We appreciate your patience during the renovation of these facilities. What Has Happened…
Charlestown Little League 2023 Season Opener Parade
BPDA Hosts Another Public Meeting for One Mystic Ave
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, May 1, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held another meeting regarding the proposed One Mystic Avenue project – this time to discuss a draft Planned Development Area (PDA) Development Plan, which was…
Pan-Mass Challenge Kids Ride Set for June
By Michael Coughlin Jr. After a successful launch in the neighborhood last year, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Ride is returning to Charlestown on Sunday, Jun. 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Paul Revere Park to raise money…