By Seth Daniel As residents grow concerned over the removal of about 40 trees on Constitution Wharf at the newly branded Constitution Center, the developer of the property said it is only temporary growing pains that will be rewarded with…
Charlestown’s Grzelcyk Secures Bruins Roster Spot
By Seth Daniel Charlestown hockey standout Matt Grzelcyk secured a major step in his professional career on Tuesday when he secured a roster spot on the Boston Bruins team – making complete his journey from the Emmons Horrigan O’Neil Memorial…
Many Wonder about One Charlestown’s New Plans
By Seth Daniel September is now in the rearview mirror, and still there has been no word, or even an inkling of activity, from the developers of One Charlestown regarding the new design that they were scheduled to unveil some…
Rosens on Committee for Storybook Ball
Every three minutes a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room. Scary for adults—and even scarier for children. This October, MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) will bring a heightened awareness to this growing problem at its Storybook Ball.…
Former City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate John Connolly Endorses Stephen Passacantilli
Former City Councilor At-Large and Mayoral candidate John Connolly endorsed City Council candidate Stephen Passacantilli at a Charlestown event hosted by Boston Public School (BPS) parents from across the district. In the 2013 Mayoral Election, Connolly won both Charlestown and the North…
Police Briefs 10-05-2017
Charlestown Beat Larceny 09/29/17 – A victim on Main Street reported she left her bag with prescriptions on the counter and left the store. Upon realizing she forgot the bag, she returned to find it was gone. A surveillance video…
Letter to the Editor
Expressing Our Gratitude for the Grasshopper Café Dear Editor: As the summer comes to a close and as we prepare for the year ahead we can’t help but reflect on the success stories from our last school year. The Harvard…
Townie Tidbits
Story and Photos By Sal Giarratani SUMMER’S OVER BUSY NIGHTS AGAIN Over the summer months, there isn’t that much activity with community meetings or times but once Labor Day hits, the schedule for activists and newspaper guys like me gets…
“There’s Pandemonium On the Field!”
It was 50 years ago this week that the Boston Red Sox completed their Impossible Dream on the last day of the 1967 season to win the American League pennant. The Red Sox were playing the Minnesota Twins at home…
Townie Sports
By Kevin Kelly 2017 HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS FOOTBAL FRIDAY’S GAMES BC High at Malden Catholic– 7 PM Br. Gilbert Stadium )Charlestown at New Mission – 6 PM (Almont Park) Everett at Lowell – 7 PM (Cawley Field) Melrose at…
Candlelight Vigil
Warren McMaster and Stephanie Shea listen as the names of the victims lost to addiction are read during the 9th annual Charlestown Vigil in Hayes Square on Saturday, Sept. 23. The vigil this year was dedicated to Timothy Monaco, who…
Walsh Cruises to Huge Victory in Charlestown and Citywide
By Seth Daniel Mayor Martin Walsh made a strong showing in Charlestown on Tuesday night in the Preliminary Election, getting nearly five times more votes then second place finisher and Councilor Tito Jackson in the Town. Vote totals for the…