Paul Revere (Richard Reale) gallops out of City Square on on Patriot’s Day morning, April 17, after warning the good people of Charlestown that the British regulars were coming. Having seen the two lanterns posted in the Old North Church,…
Field of District 1 City Council Candidates Begins to Take Shape
By John Lynds The announcement last week that longtime District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina would not seek reelection this fall has led to several potential candidates from Charlestown, East Boston, and the North End eyeing the open seat. Already,…
Case ‘Not’ Closed:State Delegation Will ‘Adamantly’ Oppose State Plan to Close Charlestown Courthouse
By Seth Daniel A new capital needs draft master plan produced and released last week by the state Trial Courts has, right off the bat, pegged the Charlestown District Court for possible closure, consolidating the courthouse’s operations in a move…
City Budget Capital Plan Focuses On Transportation, Edwards Middle School
Within Mayor Martin Walsh’s $2.08 billion Capital plan, filed late last week, there are several measures that include funding proposals for Charlestown, including a renovation of the Edwards Middle School playground. Funding in the Capital Plan, however, does not mean…
CHS to Feature Huge Talent and Fashion Competition
Charlestown High School (CHS) will host its annual talent and fashion show on April 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the school auditorium, with three prizes awarded in both the talent and fashion competition. All proceeds will benefit the new CHS…
Cambridge College Settles into Hood Park, Out of Cambridge, During First Academic Year in Charlestown
About one year ago, the Cambridge College Board of Trustees announced a plan to consolidate their two campuses in Cambridge into a new, integrated facility in 2017, at the Hood Park. Located at the historic Hood Park, the new 85,000…
Charlestown’s Duane A Volunteer to be Noted During Volunteer Month
By Seth Daniel From her home on Winthrop Street, Michelle Duane has made a life out of volunteering for numerous organizations, and now she is being hailed by Rosie’s Place – a women’s homeless shelter in the South End –…
Marathon Daffodils Bring Big,Yellow Boston Strong Message to Racecourse
By Seth Daniel and Joe Prezioso For the fourth year, Marathon Daffodils delivered and displayed thousands of daffodils in businesses along Boylston Street, Boston’s busy Marathon Finish Line area for the 2016 BAA Boston Marathon, as well as Back Bay…
City Golf Courses Now Open for 2017 Season
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the City of Boston’s two municipal golf courses – the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park in Dorchester and the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park – are now open…
Police Briefs 04-20-2017
Charlestown Beat Assault – Aggravated 04/11/17 – A victim on Corey Street reported during an argument with a neighbor, the neighbor pulled out a knife and threatened to stab the victim. Officers located the suspect, who was taken into custody.…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani LET THE MBTA KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Hi Sal I read your article in the April 6th edition of the Charlestown Bridge concerning the 92 Main St. bus. Would you encourage people to call the MBTA comment…
Medical Services Available for All at EBNHC
By Manuel A. Lopes It is very important for all in this community to know they should not be afraid to seek medical services at EBNHC. Since we opened our doors in 1970, our mission has been to provide easily…