Charlestown Residents Asked for Input on Sullivan Square Parks
By Adam Swift A reimagining of the open space around Sullivan Square will open up new recreation opportunities in the area, but some residents still want to see a more comprehensive approach to open space and growth across all of…
Meeting Planned on Oct. 24 to Discuss Historic District Landmarks Study Comm.
A community meeting will be held on Oct 24 starting at 2 p.m. in the J.W. Conway-Bunker Hill Post 26, American Legion, 23 Adams St. for the purpose of discussing the Charlestown Heights Historic District Landmarks Study Commission. Community support…
Edwards to Host Discussion on Race and Equity
On Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Charlestown Peace Park, District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards will host another discussion about race and equity. The discussion is part of an ongoing series to address race and equity in…
News Briefs
Halloween in the Gardens coming Oct. 24 Gardens for Charlestown presents Halloween in the Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 499 Bunker Hill St. (at the corner of Main and Bunker Hill streets), with…
Eighth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 50s who was exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.…
Neighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry appeal The Food Pantry has had a great need at this time as it has been very busy serving many more residents in town and providing more frequent distributions. Donations of all non-perishable foods are…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Stays the Same
After the Charlestown COVID positive test rate remained the same for two weeks in a row the numbers dropped last week according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the weekly report released Monday by the BPHC, 717…
United States Postal Service Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
The Pernicious Effects of Social Media
The recent revelations about the harmful influences of social media upon young people that first appeared in the Wall St. Journal and then before Congress with the testimony of a former Facebook employee (who had provided the Wall St. Journal…
Guest Op-Ed: All Neighborhoods Deserve Equal Funding, Not Just the Loudest and Most Powerful Voices
By Pam Kocher The momentum around this year’s mayoral election comes in part due to anticipation in the neighborhoods that new and diverse leadership will not only continue Boston’s strong growth, but also will ensure that all neighborhoods continue to share in that growth. A…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You, Gorman family To the Editor, I would like to express my gratitude to the members of the Gorman Scholarship Committee for their support as I continue my studies in the Early Elementary Education program at Colby-Sawyer College (NH). The…