The superstorm hurricanes of the past two weeks, Harvey and Irma, that have ravaged the southern part of our country, have made us all aware of two things. First, climate change is for real. The record rainfall that inundated Houston…
Remembering the Heroes of 9/11
For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…
Townie Sports
By Kevin Kelly 2017 HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS In soccer action, Boston Latin (1-0-1) senior goalkeeper Jack Evans has backboned the Wolfpack to a solid start with clutch saves and nifty breakout passes…Pope John XXIII junior captain Conor Kelly notched…
Returning Home
Former Harvard Kent student Richard Garcia (center) returned to his old elementary school on Aug. 31 with his employer, RSM of Charlestown, to give back to the community and help prepare the schoolyard for the first day of school, which…
Lemonade for Houston:Local Kids Raise Money at Monument
By Seth Daniel Abigail and Emery DeRoeve had been after their parents all summer to have a lemonade stand up at the Monument. The time just had never been right, until last week when the family looked at the devastating…
One Year Later,Wynn Clean Up Done and Hotel Tower is Rising
By Seth Daniel It’s only been one short year since the Wynn Boston Harbor team and Suffolk Construction began to really ramp up the construction and environmental clean up on the old Monsanto Chemical site adjacent to Charlestown. For months,…
Federal Funds Announced for North Washington St Bridge
By Seth Daniel The state Department of Transportation (DOT) and the City announced Wednesday that some $50.5 million in federal transportation funds had been allocated for two projects in the state – one of them being the long-awaited and dreaded…
Feast of Sts Cosmas and Damian This Weekend
The 91st annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian will be a great celebration of tradition, cultural pride and fun for the whole family this weekend – September 8, 9 and 10 – on Warren and Porter Streets in…
New Juicing Business Hopes to Open in Mid-September
By Seth Daniel When Cara Birritteri wanted to help her father improve his health, she turned to juice. Now, she’s bringing that same healing juice to Charlestown, hoping to open Boston Juicing on Main Street by mid-September. “I’m a small…
Rep Ryan, Mayor Walsh Not Sold on Hosting Safe Injection Facility
By Seth Daniel A major showdown over safe injection facilities (SIFs) for opiate users took place on Beacon Hill this week, with a hearing on a proposed bill that would potentially allow such facilities in Massachusetts. However, though many in…
Author to Talk of Gen Putnam: Hero or Coward?
Was General Israel Putnam a hero or coward at the Battle of Bunker Hill? Come learn about the life and role of Israel Putnam in the Revolutionary War from an author with lots of expertise on the matter. Author and…
David Kingsley Named New Executive Director at Zelma Lacey House
Full-service real estate and property management firm Peabody Properties (http://www.peabodyproperties.com) has named David M. Kingsley of Windham, Maine, as Executive Director of Zelma Lacey House, an assisted living community in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Kingsley joins Peabody Properties with 17 years of…