CHARLESTOWN BEAT Larceny 09/06/16 – A victim on Bunker Hill Street reported unknown person(s) stole a wheelchair from in front of their home. Threats 09/07/16 – A victim on First Avenue reported he saw a male charging his phone outside…
Marijuana Amendment Passes Zoning Bd. ,Limits Locations
By Seth Daniel An amendment to the City’s Zoning Code that would put in place a half-mile buffer zone on medical marijuana dispensaries, long championed by Councilor Michael Flaherty, passed unanimously last week at the City’s Zoning Commission. It is…
Preparing Boston Children to Take Exam School Entrance Test
By Superintendent Tommy Chang As we approach the start of the 2016-2017 school year, we are setting out to increase awareness of the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) for entrance to the city’s three examination schools, Boston Latin Academy, Boston…
Welcome Back to School
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh On Thursday, September 8th, Boston Public Schools began classes for their first day of school. I hope BPS teachers, parents, and students have had a restful summer, and are excited to start another great school…
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…
Navy Day at Warren Prescott
Liliana Gomez, 4, hands some much-needed water to sailor Gerard Diaz during Navy Day at the Warren Prescott School on Aug. 23. Sailors from all over the world helped spruce up and get ready for classes, which begin today, Sept.…
At Tide Pool Exhibit
Two-year-old Yu Chan of Charlestown and his mom Eleanor Ng check out the New England Aquarium tide pool exhibit at the August 23 ParkARTS Boston Children’s Festival presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department…
Public Education is a Passion for School Comm. Chair O’Neill
By Seth Daniel It’s a rare holiday that School Committee Chair Michael O’Neill’s cell phone doesn’t ring while he’s at the beach or on vacation, or even relaxing around his Charlestown home. Duty constantly calls the chair of the Boston…
School Committee Chair says Charter Question Might be Addressed at Meeting
By Seth Daniel The Boston School Committee might vote to oppose the charter school expansion question (Question 2) at one of its September meetings, according to Chair Michael O’Neill. The Committee was slated to meet last night, Sept. 7, but…
Community Groups Ready to Highlight Recovery Month
By Seth Daniel The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC) recently announced an exciting Recovery Month schedule of events that will be packed with fun social activities and solemn remembrances throughout September. “September is National Recovery Month,” said Sarah Coughlin of…
Police Briefs 09-08-2016
Charlestown Beat OUI 09/02/16 – As a result of a motor vehicle accident on High Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Larceny-Bike 09/03/16 – A victim reported he left two Priority…
How Boston Public Works Helps You
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh While we may want to think that winter is a long way away, the reality is that the season is just around the corner. In order to keep our infrastructure winter-ready, our Department of Public…