Boston City Councilor Frank Baker (District 3) announced his endorsement of Jon Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large. “As someone who has been acutely focused on delivering services to unhoused Bostonians and those dealing with substance use disorders, I am…
Charlestown’s Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo Excels in Babe Ruth Softball World Series
Charlestown’s 14-year-old softball sensation, Ryleigh Williams-Arroyo, reached another milestone in her rising career with an appearance in the Babe Ruth World Series this month in Jensen Beach, Florida. Playing for The BASE team of Boston against the top 16-under teams…
Janey names Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco Garcia to Boston School Committee
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced the appointment of Rafaela Polanco Garcia and Lorena Lopera to the Boston School Committee. The move follows her commitment in June to fill two vacancies and move the committee forward with greater equity, opportunity and…
ZBA approves 48 units of affordable senior housing at Zelma Lacy House
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the renovation of the Zelma Lacey House from 66 assisted living units to 48 units of income-restricted units for seniors. Attorney Kevin Joyce said that the Zelma Lacey House is “on…
House passes sports betting legislation, likely no quick action in the Senate though
By Seth Daniel The race is on in the State Legislature on sports betting as the House voted last Thursday to approve a wide-ranging sports wagering bill after years of state government trying to get passage of some sort of…
Parks Department Hosts Willie O’Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Boston Bruins Foundation to host the Willie O’Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series for boys and girls ages 12 and under at five Boston parks. Learn or hone your street…
Essaibi George nabs first spot on mayoral Preliminary ballot
The City Elections Commission held a lottery on Friday afternoon to draw the positions for the Sept. 14 Preliminary election – including the position for the eight mayoral candidates and the 17 at-large candidates. Drawing out of a little gold…
Charlestown Mayor’s Coffee Hour moved to North End
The Mayor’s Coffee Hour series has been a welcome event each summer in Charlestown, an event whereby for years the mayor of the City has dropped by a public park or school to give residents direct access to himself or…
North Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through August 7
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. Description of Scheduled…
After a Year of No Baseball, Charlestown Babe Ruth Sets out to have Fun this Summer
Everyone likes to win, but coming out of COVID-19 and not having Babe Ruth baseball last summer, perspectives on the game have changed. Coaches and players strive their hardest to win the game, as the Charlestown Babe Ruth team did…
Climate Ready Boston ready for Phase 2 in Charlestown
The Climate Ready Boston initiative is preparing to take its Phase 2 process to the public next month with an online open house on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. to discuss the preliminary recommendations for Phase 2 planning – a…
EBT/SNAP Benefits Expanded to Online Purchases
During the height of the pandemic most Charlestown residents were doing their food shopping from the comfort of their home. While the online grocery delivery service industry exploded because many were not comfortable venturing into crowded grocery stores, it exposed…