By Seth Daniel In a standing room only meeting in the Knights of Columbus on May 18, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) announced that it intended to move forward on the long-term Sullivan Square traffic plan with the continued use…
Tree Removal Hearing Set for June 1
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. on a request to remove two public shade trees in Charlestown. The hearing will…
St Clement School in Medford to Close June 2017
St. Clement School in Medford announced Friday, May 19, that it will close at the end of the school year in June 2017. Currently the school educates students in Pre-K and grades 6-12. The school had educated students in Pre-K…
‘Coffee with A Cop’ Comes to Grasshopper Café
By Dan Murphy Commissioner William Evans of the Boston Police Department joined district officers and neighborhood residents for “Coffee with a Cop” at the Grasshopper Café on May 17. Each Wednesday, police visit a different city neighborhood in a casual…
Wynn Boston Harbor Pushing for Special, Limited 4 A.M. Liquor License
By Seth Daniel Citing the need to be competitive in a business with narrow margins, Wynn Boston Harbor is pushing strongly for a provision in the State Budget that would allow the casino to serve liquor on the gaming floor…
Owners of 6 Soley Street Seeking to Move-In
By Seth Daniel After three years of contentious meetings, court battles, bitter discussions with some Soley Street neighbors and numerous volleys across the passageways of City Hall, the owners of the controversial property at 6 Soley St. still want to…
Unique BPDA Loan Program Helps Tea Bar Come to Main Street Area
By Seth Daniel The former Sorelle’s location off of Main Street is about to be occupied by an exciting and innovative cold brew tea bar, and it’s in no small part due to the cooperation of a unique loan program…
Police Briefs 05-25-2017
Charlestown Beat Violation of Auto Law 05/15/17 – As a result of a traffic stop on Main Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle without a license. Assault and Battery 05/17/17 – A victim…
Letters to the Editor
Quite A Year Dear Editor: It’s Been Quite a year for my good friend,Grand Marshall Robert Beckwith. Bob had two children Tom and Valerie each walk down the aisle. A third child,Carolyn, gave birth to Grandson Robbie. He and his…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani BUNKER HILL ASSOCIATES TRIVIA NIGHT Members of the Bunker Hill Associates recently hosted its Trivia Night down at the Knights on May 4. Place was packed and lots of great fun for all. This fundraiser was held…
Happy Memorial Day
The calendar tells us that the Memorial Day weekend is upon is, although with the exception of a few days this spring, the cool and wet weather has not been a harbinger of warmth and sunshine. But for Americans of…
Sports 05-25-2017
Townie Sports By Kevin Kelly A NEW LACROSSE LEGEND Revere senior attacker Ed Sullivan scored five goals to go along with four assists to help the Patriots defeat Winthrop by a score of 16-11 and clinch the NEC championship. Ed…