Cannabis stores in Charlestown seemed to be a world-class sprint race last fall that seemingly saw everyone sit down and take a break just prior to the finish line. Two proposals, one led by Jack Kelly in Sullivan Square, and…
CNC Reports More Development in the Works for Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) Chair Tom Cunha reported on Tuesday night a new developer in the Town has contacted him about the potential redevelopment of Kipo’s Pizza on Bunker Hill Street near Hays Square. Nova Realty Trust has plans, he…
Councilor Edwards Looks to Pass Revamped Condo Conversion Laws
As Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Government Operations, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards will recommend passage of an ordinance extending and enhancing protections for tenants facing displacement by condominium or cooperative conversion, during Wednesday’s weekly Council meeting –…
Council Holds Hearing on Implementation of Police Reform Task Force Recommendations
The City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, chaired by Councilor Andrea Campbell, held a hearing on March 2 regarding the implementation of recommendations of the Boston Police Reform Task Force. Several councilors expressed their dissatisfaction with the…
DiDomenico Re-Appointed as Senate Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Sal DiDomenico has once again been appointed to the position of Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate, serving as a select member of Senate President Karen Spilka’s leadership team. The Senator has also been tasked with chairing the Senate…
We Must Be Wary of the Virus
With the arrival of the vaccines and the spring season, it is clear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel from our year-long battle with COVID-19. However, the good news that has been seen in the…
A Future With Masks?
There has been one positive piece of news during the otherwise tragic COVID-19 pandemic, and that is this: The number of deaths and severe illness caused by the ordinary flu is down dramatically from a typical flu season. Epidemiologists credit…
CYHA Brings Commanding Presence to Mayor’s Cup Series, Wins 10 of 11
In what was a year where most thought the annual youth hockey tradition of the Mayor’s Cup was lost to COVID-19, a quick week-long series brought out the best performance Charlestown Youth Hockey Association (CYHA) has likely ever had –…
Obituaries 03-04-2021
Ellen Winnifred Sullivan Griffin Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Retiree Ellen Winnifred Sullivan Griffin of Saugus, formerly of Weymouth and Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on February 1. She was 79 years old. Ellen was born and raised in Charlestown. She attended…
MAYOR ANNOUNCES THE CITY WILL ENTER MODIFIED PHASE 3, STEP 2 OF REOPENING PLAN MONDAY
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez, and the City of Boston today announced, effective Monday, March 1, Boston will move with the Commonwealth into Phase 3, Step 2 of the state’s reopening plan, with…
IAG responds to Bunker Hill project
The new residential building on the Bunker Hill Mall fronting Rutherford Avenue had its first public meeting on Monday night via Zoom with the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and heard some concerns about parking and design of the building –…
Mayor’s Cup tournament goes full force this week with much action
The Charlestown Youth Hockey Association (CYHA) boys’ and girls’ teams have won seven out of eight early games this week in the revived Mayor’s Cup tournament – paving a way to hopefully bring home several Cups to the Town once…