By Seth Daniel The State Legislature has approved a major change aimed at helping those with minor criminal records from the past not be barred from getting casino jobs statewide, and particularly at the Wynn Boston Harbor resort. Earlier this…
Edwards Releases Education Platform, Advocating Good Schools are to Everyone’s Benefit
Lydia Edwards, candidate for Boston city council, released a comprehensive education platform pushing for better neighborhood schools and promised to be a champion for public education across the district. “We need to approach education in Boston with a firm understanding…
Tangierino Owner Ventures into Spanish Tapas with ‘Madera 83’
By Seth Daniel It was about two years ago that Tangierino owner Samad Naamad began to notice that tastes were changing – people didn’t want the big meals and large multi-course productions when they were coming out to his longtime…
Appalachian Mountain Club Makes Move to Charlestown
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has officially moved into its new organizational headquarters at 10 City Square, positioning the outdoor recreation and conservation nonprofit to better support its staff, cultivate expanded community connections, and achieve its long-term growth and mission…
MGH Institute of Health Professions to Receive the 2017 Excellence in Diversity Award
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only health professions school in New England to receive the 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The MGH Institute is one of just 23…
Passacantilli:One Charlestown Proposal is Too Big for the Neighborhood
Stephen Passacantilli, a local civic leader and Boston Public Schools parent running for Boston City Council District 1 has announced he will oppose the current One Charlestown proposal due to its unreasonable size and density. Passacantilli also advocated for a more…
Police Briefs 10-19-2017
Charlestown beat Larceny 10/10/17 – A victim on O’Brien Court reported while he was out, a medical safe was taken from his home. The victim might know who took the property, and detectives will investigate. Larceny 10/11/17 – A…
Townie Tidbits
Story and Photos By Sal Giarratani GERRY DOHERTY WRITES ABOUT “CHARLESTOWN 101” Former State Rep Gerry Doherty is a living Charlestown history book. Doherty first met Jack Kennedy back in 1946 at the Bunker Hill Day Parade as the future president…
Townie Sports
HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!! Boston Latin senior Devin Gallagher and the Wolfpack golf team clinched their second straight Dual County League championship, the first time in school history this has been accomplished. Monday’s 110-102 triumph over Weston was also the…
Bruins Academy Bursting at the Seams in Second Year of Providing Introduction to Ice Hockey
By Seth Daniel It was nearing 70 degrees last Saturday morning, Oct. 7, but the lobby benches inside the Emmons-Horrigan-O’Neil Rink in Charlestown were brimming with young boys and girls looking curiously at hockey shin guards, trying to figure out…
Passacantilli,Edwards to Face-Off in Debate in Charlestown, Oct 18
By Seth Daniel The first of what will likely be many debates between the two District 1 City Council candidates will take place on Weds., Oct. 18, in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Christine Colley of the Navy Yard Community Association…
CNC Wants Study of Bunker Hill St Section
By Seth Daniel The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) voted unanimously at its Oct. 2 meeting to ask the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) to re-examine last year’s change in direction of one-way Allston Street, and to look at a comprehensive solution…