Wu Announces Completed Audit of City-Owned Land
Last Wednesday at the parking lots adjacent to Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the completion of the Public Land for Public Good: Citywide Land Audit report. Wu said the report is the culmination of an…
MBTA Service Changes Are Another Headache for Area Commuters
At a time when elected officials have been demanding increased train service during the Sumner Tunnel project the MBTA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) dropped a bombshell last week. Last Thursday, the MBTA announced weekday subway service changes that took…
Elle M . Woods Is the 2022 Quinn Scholar Recipient
All associated with Michael’s mission are proud to announce that Elle M . Woods, has been chosen as the 2022, Quinn Scholar. With a combined SAT score of 710, coupled with a 3.83 grade average, Elle had a distinguished career…
News Briefs
BCYF Announces Pool Facility Safety Update Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) will not be opening the BCYF Clougherty Pool for the summer 2022 season. BCYF prioritizes the wellbeing of Boston’s community members, and the condition of the Clougherty…
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Delivers Maiden Speech
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta delivered her maiden speech on the council floor recently while offering an order for a hearing regarding a comprehensive, district-wide planning process for Boston’s waterfront. “Today, I rise for the first time with excitement,…
USS Constitution Completes Underway Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
USS Constitution went underway from Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, June 17, to honor Vietnam War veterans. Over 300 Vietnam War veterans and their families embarked aboard Old Ironsides as she cruised into Boston Harbor. USS Constitution conducted a 21-gun salute…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Drops
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped once again according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 360 Charlestown residents were tested for the virus last week and 8.9 percent were positive–this was a…
BCYF’s Charlestown Pool Will Be Closed for the Summer
Lifeguard shortages and maintenance issues are forcing BCYF to keep a number of city pools closed throughout the summer and Charlestown’s only outdoor pool has fallen victim to the ongoing issues. At last week’s City Council hearing, Councilor Gabriela Coletta…
Mass. Medical Society Urges Water Safety and Training
Over the last few weeks, Massachusetts has seen several water-related tragedies and individuals running into trouble in the water. As the summer nears, the physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) strongly advise everyone to use caution and vigilance to…
Region 1 BPS Superintendent Named Finalist for Superintendent Post
This week it was announced that Boston Public School’s (BPS) Region 1 Superintendent Dr. Tommy Welch is a fanialist to serve as the next BPS Superintendent. Welch, who has overseen schools in Charlestown for several years now, has become a…
America Is in a Maelstrom With No Way Out
America and the world are in a bad place, with no easy way out. Although the worst of the coronavirus is behind us, the unprecedented economic after-effects of the pandemic continue to afflict every aspect of our lives. The Great…