“I prefer the RV parks. I prefer the Walmart parking lots to the beaches and things like that. There’s something normal to me about it.” — Judge Clarence Thomas in a recent interview. The revelation this past week that Supreme Court Justice…
Letters to the Editor
Helm on Third Proposed Permanent Supportive Housing is Far Different from Affordable Housing Dear Editor, Charlestown residents need to understand what the transformed Constitution Inn could be and how it will impact their neighborhoods. The reality of what is being…
Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Dinner
Fr. Sheridan Finds New Home in Charlestown
Since arriving in the neighborhood last Thanksgiving weekend, Fr. John Sheridan immediately felt at home in Charlestown. “I have worked all over the area, and although I had never worked in Charlestown before, I felt right at home from the…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 13, 7 p.m. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 7-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. The sole agenda…
PLAN: Charlestown Hybrid Scenario Revealed
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Thursday, Mar. 30, the Boston Planning Development Agency (BPDA) unveiled a new hybrid scenario to Charlestown residents concerning zoning in the areas of Sullivan Square and the Rutherford Corridor. In May and June of last…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through April 15
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
Raising Funds for Cancer Research at Dana-Farber
On April 17, the following residents are running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 127th Boston Marathon®: • Dave Antos • Marie Caulfield • Steph Martin Along with more than 500 Dana-Farber…
Legislation Authorizing Transportation Funding Benefits DiDomenico’s District
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate last week to pass a bill that includes $350 million in authorizations for transportation needs across the state, including $200 million for the state’s Chapter 90 program, which provides…
Wu Announces Kenzie Bok As Incoming Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Councilor Kenzie Bok will serve as the next Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), the public agency charged with providing affordable housing to more than 62,000 Boston residents. Bok will begin a transition period…
Neighborhood Round Up
NEW Health’s One Boston Day Food Drive Saturday, April 15 will mark the tenth anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing, a tragedy that took four lives and impacted countless more. In the aftermath, the city of Boston has made significant efforts…
Student Led Lobby Day at State House Champions College Hunger
More than 60 students, legislators, and advocates convened at the Massachusetts State House for a student-led lobby day around the often-overlooked issue of college hunger. As 37 percent of public university students in Massachusetts face food insecurity, and with the…