By Seth Daniel Emery Arsenault was just 18 when he was stationed with the Army as a radioman at Pearl Harbor. On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941 – the day that would live in infamy – he was just…
Police Briefs 12-14-2017
Charlestown Beat Larceny 12/04/17 – A victim on Rutherford Avenue reported a female who made a purchase at his place of business removed a credit card from the counter. The suspect then left the premises and fled in a Toyota…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani GERRY IS ON THE ROAD WITH HIS BOOK TOUR Gerald Doherty was on the road in Quincy on his book tour. Gerry the author of “They Were My Friends: Jack Bob and Ted” was over at the…
Confusion Shouldn’t Stop Patients from Buying Health Insurance
By Janet Trautwein This year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period started November 1. Millions of Americans will soon visit HealthCare.gov or the online insurance exchange run by their state to shop for 2018 health plans. Many will be confused…
Townie Sports
2017 COLLEGE WINTER SPORTS Hockey Assumption wing Tommy Mahoney scored a goal and blasted seven shots on net as the Greyhounds fricasseed Post to the tune of 5-2. Mahoney added a goal and an assist in a 2-2 draw with…
Obituaries 12-14-2017
Raymond Patton Retired accountant well known for his humor and willingness to help others Raymond S. Patton, long time resident of Charlestown, died Wednesday, December 6 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere following a long illness. He was…
Holiday Cheer
The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce held its 2nd annual Winter Wonderland and Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 2, to ring in the fun of the Christmas season. The Training Field was transformed into a Winter Wonderland with Santa holding court…
New Venue:4,000-Seat Concert/Entertainment Center at Hood Park
By Seth Daniel When people in Charlestown think about seeing a show or a concert, they typically look to the south towards the TD Garden, but if a plan by Hood Park holds, a new 4,000-seat concert and entertainment venue…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens on Somerville Line
By Seth Daniel A little-touted medical marijuana clinic has opened on Broadway in Somerville just over the Charlestown line in the Sullivan Square area. Revolutionary Clinics, a state-of-the-art medical marijuana company, made the announcement this week that its dispensary at…
Mayor’s Office says CHAD Should Have Been Prepared on Bubble
By Seth Daniel As the Bubble at the Mel Stillman Tennis Center is set to unequivocally come down next week, officials in the Walsh administration said this week that the CHAD Tennis program should have been prepared for the demise…
How We’re Supporting Small Businesses During the Holidays to Keep Our Neighborhoods Thriving All Year Long
By: Mayor Martin J. Walsh I grew up in a neighborhood of hardworking families, where everything seemed within reach. It was thanks in large part to our incredible small and local businesses. For years, these local landmarks have carried on…
Sports 12-07-2017
PERFECTION!!! Congratulations to Melrose assistant coach Jim Kent as the Red Raiders (13-0) captured their first-ever Division 4 Super Bowl with a 21-0 dismantling of Nashoba (9-2) at Gillette Stadium. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS (again) !!! Congrats to Everett assistant…