The CNC At- Large elections were held on November 17. In total, 325 people came out and voted. The following is the listing of the seven members who will be seated at the January 8 CNC meeting: Barbara Babin Peg…
Thanksgiving 2012
This Thanksgiving, as we pause to reflect, there are mixed signs of where we as a nation are headed. First for the good news: The presidential election showed more minorities participated in the voting process. The home mortgage crisis that…
Police Briefs 11-21-2012
Disorderly 11/16/12 – As a result of an investigation in the area of Bunker Hill and Concord streets, two individuals were placed under arrest and charged with disorderly conduct. Drug paraphernalia was also recovered from both individuals. Larceny in a…
Charlestown Soccer Travels Holds Own at the Winchester Veterans Day Tourney
Winchester’s annual Veterans Day Soccer tournament took place over the weekend (Nov. 17-18) and Charlestown entered several teams for the two-day event. Playing 2 games a day on Saturday and Sunday, Charlestown held their own against several highly rated soccer…
Obituaries 11-21-2012
Laurie Cahill Of Charlestown Laurie A. Cahill of Charlestown died on November 10. She was 50 years old. The devoted mother of Sidney McComiskey and his wife, Jennifer and Pvt. William Allen U.S.M.C., she was the loving grandmother of Liam…
Lions Club Holds Annual Veterans Breakfast
Members of the Charlestown Lions Club held their annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Many residents and veterans came in to take part in the fully prepared meal. In the above photo are members…
Residents Discuss Development Plans for Armory Site
About 30 people turned out for a meeting at the Schrafft’s Center Wednesday night, November 7 to discuss the redevelopment of the Charlestown Armory. The joint community meeting was sponsored by the city’s DND (Department of Neighborhood Development) and a…
Charlestown Library Branch Set to Open on November 26
The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library, which is located at 179 Main Street, will reopen on Monday, November 26, at 12 p.m. after several months of building improvements. The improvements include the replacement of the gas heater, electric…
Charlestown Holiday Stroll Saturday, December 1st – Get Involved Today!
Once again the Charlestown business community will get together for the Holiday Stroll and Festival of trees. Holiday sales, a fair at The Knights, Open Houses, Gallery events, chances to win great prizes, food specials from local restaurants and, of…
Register Now for Programs at Community Center
Charlestown Community Center located at 255 Medford Street will be offering the following programs in the winter months. Saturday Swim Lessons There is still space available in all levels, beginner, intermediate and strokes, swim classes. The strokes class meets from…
Veteran’s Day
This past weekend Americans stopped to remember the veterans of the wars in which we as a country have been engaged. Our debt to these men and women can never be repaid for their service. For those of us, who…
A Good Proposal
The recent hearing on a noise control ordinance by City Councilor Sal LaMattina is in order and overdue. LaMattina is seeking to put some teeth into a law to make bad neighbors or landlords pay for being a repeated disruption…