On July 26, Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order that will make sure zoning requirements are made stronger regarding childcare options in the City. From the City Hall childcare program’s outdoor play space, Wu made the announcement alongside city…
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Wu Appoints Monique Tú Nguyen Director of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement
Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Monique Tú Nguyen as the Director of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). The department, which is within the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, advocates for immigrants in Boston and works to ensure public policy is…
Scenes From the Charlestown Mothers Association Gala Fundraiser
On June 18, the Charlestown Mothers Association (CMA) held its first in person gala fundraiser since 2019 at the Harry Parker Boathouse. Funds raised at this event will go right back into organizing CMA flagship events such as Touch-a-Truck, Easter…
Lobsta Makes a Triumphant Return
On Wednesday July 20, after a three year hiatus, Charlestown’s popular “Lobsta in the Gardens” event was back, thanks to the hard work of dozens of volunteers who shucked the corn, boiled the lobsters, tossed the salad, and set the…
Massachusetts House Passes Legislation To Reform Step Therapy Protocols
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation limiting the use of step therapy protocols, in which insurance companies refuse to pay for the prescription drugs prescribed by a patient’s health care provider until the patient first tries cheaper, and oftentimes…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through August 6
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
Silver Linings: Mother-Daughter Duo Work Through COVID To Pen Two Children’s Books
In March 2020, mother-daughter duo Maryann and Caroline Deignan were living on separate continents: Caroline in Cape Town, South Africa, and Maryann in Charlestown. With strict Covid regulations, 7,716 miles between them, and travel suspended for the foreseeable future, Maryann…
Another Successful Concert
Rep. Ryan Getting to the Bottom of Clougherty Pool Issue
The beleaguered BCYF Clougherty Pool on Bunker Hill Street just got a boost in the state budget this week as Rep. Dan Ryan was able to secure $2 million in the House’s Economic Development bill to begin addressing the pool’s…
City Councilor Coletta Secures Budget Amendment Earmarks for District 1
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta was able to secure several budget amendments during her first budget session since being elected. In the City’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Coletta was able to secure funding for additional staff capacity to help…