For over two decades the Boston Public School’s (BPS) annual valedictorian luncheon has honored students from every neighborhood that have the highest academic achievements in their respective high schools. After a two year hiatus the 24th Annual BPS Valedictorian Luncheon…
Police Release Photos of Individuals, Motor Vehicle Connected to Charlestown Shooting
The joy and excitement of Charlestown High School’s graduation was cut short by gunfire Monday as students and families ran for cover as gunfire erupted across the street from the school’s commencement exercises. Boston Police say the gunfire was in…
We Urge Our Legislators To Support Lobster Fishing Bill
Most of us are environmentalists to some extent. We doubt there are few among us who do not find it heartbreaking that there was a record number of deaths of manatees this past year in Florida because excessive algae growth…
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Charlestown Resident and Harvard-Kent Principal Jason Gallagher Named New Principal of Boston Latin School
Last week it was announced that lifelong Charlestown resident and principal of the Harvard-Kent Elementary School for the last 11 year, Jason Gallagher, will become the next headmaster of Boston Latin School (BLS). Gallagher, who led Harvard-Kent’s transformation into a…
All Eyes on Charlestown
Bunker Hill Parade Starts on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The 147th Bunker Hill parade and the Battle of Bunker Hill road race will be taking place on Sunday, June 12, which will impact traffic and parking in Charlestown. The Road…
CNC Corner
The CNC Basic Services Subcommittee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm at the Memorial Hall, Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center, 14 Green St, Charlestown, MA. We will be joined by representatives from the Boston Parks…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Dips
Even though Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dipped slightly last week, Boston public health officials are bracing for a potential new spike in cases during graduation season. While it seems the latest surge in COVID cases is beginning to…
Annual Bunker Hill Block Party & Street Market
The Block Party event will feature the naming of The new ‘Mayor of Charlestown’ at 1pm On Saturday, June 11, All Roads Charlestown will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bunker Hill Block Party & Street Market from 12-4PM at the…
Father Dan Mahoney Performs His Final Mass at St. Francis De Sales Church
It was a bittersweet moment for parishioners of Sr. Francis de Sales Church in Charlestown Sunday as the church’s longtime parish priest and Boston Fire Department chaplain, Father Dan Mahoney, said goodbye. A legend in the Charlestown community Fr. Mahoney,…
Councilor Coletta Announced Elvira Mora Will Join her Staff as Director of Civic Organizing
This week District 1 Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta announced the appointment of Elvira Mora, who served as Coletta’s campaign manager during her successful bid for the District 1 City Council seat, as her new Director of Civic Organizing. “I’m…
Free Children’s Arts & Crafts Workshops Begin July 5
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program is pleased to announce the return of its series of Arts & Crafts Workshops giving children the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.…