A new organization in Charlestown determined to increase voter turnout on November 8 and into the future is swinging into action. Vote Charlestown is non-partisan, collective, inclusive, and is almost apolitical with regard to political candidates running for public office. “This organization is all about bringing all factions, everyone, in fact, together in Charlestown...
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The Gardens for Charlestown hosted A Creepy Halloween Carnival for Kids last Sunday, October 23.
Rutherford Ave. and Sullivan Sq. Redesign: Becoming Part of the Process
On Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Knights of Columbus the Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Transportation Committee hosted an informational meeting on the current state of the Rutherford Avenue / Sullivan Square redesign. This was the eighth meeting on the redesign since July 2008 and with close to 200 people present, one of the most attended....
26th Annual Charlestown Children’s: Halloween Parade Monday, Oct 31
5:00 – Gather around the monument and enjoy family entertainment. Children will receive glow in the dark necklaces, sponsored by the Charlestown Mothers Association. Mix and mingle with friends and neighbors, too. Costumes are encouraged for all ages. 5:30 – The Monument Square Wizard will lead the Children’s Halloween Costume Parade around Monument Square...
Rutherford Avenue Today; Rutherford Avenue Tomorrow
The remaking of Rutherford Avenue is absolutely essential to the well-being of Charlestown. In its present incarnation, Rutherford Avenue is a disconnected mess of businesses and a learning institution on one side of it and a disconnected grouping of residences, a cemetery, a few commercial interests and some open space on the Charlestown side....
Police Briefs 10-27-2011
10/17/11 – Investigate Person Officers on Polk Street received information from a concerned citizen regarding a young man firing a paintball gun at people. The officers were aware of several incidents regarding this type of behavior and, as a result of their investigation, a suspect was located and a paintball gun and paintballs were...
Sports 10-27-2011
GU14-1 Charlestown 2, Wakefield 0 The Charlestown GU14-1 team took on Wakefield this Saturday on crisp fall afternoon. The Townies began the game very well, controlling possession in the midfield. Central midfielder Emily Pardy played a key role by winning the ball in the midfield and distributing the ball forward to strikers Maeve Fittz...
Obituaries 10-27-2011
Timothy Michael Walsh Former Abington resident Timothy Michael Walsh, formerly of Abington, died suddenly on Oct. 16. The beloved son of Michael J. and Christine J. (Kosta) Walsh of Middleboro, he was the brother of Kathleen D. Walsh and her husband, Alan Freedman of Brooklyn, NY, Jennifer M. Starr and her husband, Brian of...
Meet St.John’s New Rector
All are cordially invited to the institution of The Reverend Thomas N. Mousin as fourteenth Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 27 Devens St. The ceremony will be on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. All are invited, a reception will follow, childcare will be available. Please RSVP to 617-242-1272.
Wheelock College Recognizes Dr. Carol R. Johnson as a Leader Making a Difference
On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Wheelock College will host its third biennial Passion for Action Leadership Award Dinner at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum from 6 to 9pm. Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, and Dr. Linda N. Nathan, Founder and Co-Headmaster of Boston Arts Academy, will be...
Referees in Training
Charlestown Soccer referees in-training Liam Kennedy, Danny Murray, Sophie Shea and Alek Estrada. The young refs are training to officiate at soccer matches and will pursue official Massachusetts licensure over the Fall. This will give them the chance to refereeat some of the over 30,000 soccer matches that are played each year in Massachusetts.
Sarah Coughlin Joins CSAC as Youth Prevention Director
Sarah Coughlin, LICSW, the former District Based Clinical Social Worker for Youth Connect in Charlestown, recently joined the Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC) as Youth Prevention Director. In her new position, Sarah oversees all aspects of implementing the All Stars and LifeSkills Curricula in the Warren Prescott and the Clarence Edwards Schools in Charlestown....
Rutherford Avenue
We tend to agree with the Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s belief that the redesign of Rutherford Avenue proposed by the city will make that entire area more pedestrian friendly and might ultimately re-shape the future of the industrial area on the southern side of the avenue. Opponents have claimed, and with only the best intentions,...
Charlestown Youth Soccer News
GU14-1 Stoneham 6, Charlestown 0 The Charlestown GU14-1 team traveled to Stoneham on a crisp fall day for their 6th match of the season. The Townies played a very good first half similar to how they dominated possession in their last game against Melrose. The defense held strong for much of the first half...
Police Briefs 10-20-2011
10/10/11 – Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerouse Weapon A victim on Walford Way reported that, while dropping of a fare, a group of teens approached his cab at which time one of them produced a paint ball gun and fired several projectiles at his taxi. Suspects fled prior to police arrival....
Obituaries 10-20-2011
Agnes O’Neil Lived a life of courage, sweetness and nobility Agnes (Furlong) O’Neil of Charlestown died peacefully Oct. 16. She was 92 years old. She lived a life of courage, sweetness and nobility. She was a loving mother who gave everything she had to those she loved. Born April 17, 1919 on Ferrin Street...
Cathedral Shuts out Charlestown
The Cathedral High Panthers came to town last Friday evening and left with a 32-0 shutout win over Charlestown. The Townies are 3-2 and take on Dorchester High at White Stadium this Friday afternoon. Cathedral is rolling at 5-0.
Ready to Hit The Ice
Four new Charlestown Youth Hockey players are ready for the season. Shown from left are members of the CYHA Mite B team: Eamon and Colm Vraibel, Brayden Fitzpatrick and Cole Mansfield. CYHA Mite B. The Charlestown rink is due to open on Oct. 22.
Great Friends and Teammates
Members of the Charlestown Youth Soccer Association GU10-1 team Alta Godfrey, Lucie King and Katie Evans.
Ashley Goldman to Appear on Dancing with the Stars
Ashley Goldman of Charlestown and her partner Ron Garber will be competing in a special competition Oct 17 on the television show Dancing with the Stars. Six couples ages 17 to 21 were chosen from national auditions held this summer to compete in the Battle of the Ballroom. After Monday night’s competition, three couples...
Charlestown Neighborhood Council to Hold Elections
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council is conducting the election for its 7 Precinct seats on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, West School St., Charlestown. Nomination papers are currently available at the Charlestown Public Library or electronically from any current member of the CNC. Candidates for these seats must be residents of Charlestown, must...
Stopping the Protesters at the Gates to Town
Last weekend, the Dewey Square protesters occupying Boston’s business district packed up their possessions and moved en masse toward the entrance to the Charlestown Bridge but were stopped at the gates to Charlestown on the North End side of the bridge by Boston Police. This time, it was a close call. But what happens...
Police Briefs 10-13-2011
09/20/2011 – Drug Arrest As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the area of Medford Street a search warrant was executed that resulted in the arrest of three individuals, drugs were seized and a 45. Cal. Handgun recovered. 10/04/2011 – Breaking and Entering, Residence Victim on Chelsea Street reported that when she...