After the Charlestown COVID positive test rate increased over 50 percent three weeks ago it has decreased week over week according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the weekly report released Monday by the BPHC, 619 Charlestown…
North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through November 13
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Replacement You are subscribed to North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Updates from Massachusetts Department of Transportation. This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project.…
If Taiwan Is Attacked, Should We Defend It?
We are living in unprecedented times — from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the supply chain issues that are affecting all aspects of our economy, to the dire consequences of climate change, to the messy pullout in Afghanistan, to the spike…
Letters to the Editor
Disregard and contempt To the Editor: Regarding your October 28, 2021 article on the Plan Charlestown Zoom and our scolding neighbor’s letter, the Patriot Bridge quoted me correctly. As a Charlestown resident and taxpayer, I have a right, a duty to…
Halloween in the Gardens
District Changes: Rep. Ryan Could Lose Chelsea; Gain Parts of Everett and Cambridge in New House Map
The new redistricting map approved by the House has Chelsea being taken out of Rep. Dan Ryan’s district. While Ryan would lose Chelsea he would gain two precincts in Everett and precincts in East Cambridge and Cambridgeport. House Bill 4210,…
PLAN: Charlestown Process Creates More Questions as It Moves Forward
By Adam Swift Put some Charlestown residents and representatives of the Boston Planning & Development Agency in the same room, even if it’s a virtual room, and there’s sure to be some emotions running high. Last week, the PLAN: Charlestown…
A Look at Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
Charlestown, City Kick Off Early Voting for November’s Municipal Election
On Tuesday, Charlestown voters had the opportunity to vote early at the Harvard/Kent Elementary School Gymnasium for the Nov. 2 Municipal Election and voters here can continue to vote at City Hall until Friday or utilize early voting drop boxes…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
After the Charlestown COVID positive test rate increased over 50 percent two weeks ago it has decreased slightly last week according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the weekly report released Monday by the BPHC, 655 Charlestown…
Halloween Checklist Should Include Candy, Costume, Designated Driver
Halloween Checklist: Candy, Costume, Designated Driver Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to make a plan for a designated driver before Halloween weekend begins. MADD is concerned anytime a holiday falls on a weekend when the risk of…
USS Constitution Drops Sails Underway for First Time in 9 Years for CPO Heritage Weeks
USS Constitution dropped all three topsails while underway for the 2021 Chief of Naval Operations’ Chief Petty Officer Heritage Training Weeks, October 22. With the help of 120 newly selected chief petty officers, USS Constitution’s crew successfully dropped all three…