Last week Boston Public Works officials pitched its plan to expand street sweeping to the Charlestown Navy Yard at a Charlestown Neighborhood Council meeting. According to Public Works officials. the program would begin in the spring and would be implimented…
The Reverend Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King would have celebrated his 83rdbirthday last Saturday had he not been cut down in the prime of his life by an assassin’s bullet in 1968. Our nation has moved forward with giant steps to bridge the racial…
Changes With T Routes
Any planned changes to Navy Yard ferry routes and T routes in Charlestown, especially the elimination of bus 92, would be a giant step backward for this neighborhood and for those men, women and children who are T riders. If…
Police Briefs 01-19-2012
Violation of the Auto Laws 01/09/12 – As a result of traffic enforcement in the area of Alford Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. Robbery – Attempt – Knife 01/10/12…
Obituaries 01-19-2012
Marjorie Ann Mellino Of New Hampshire, formerly of Charlestown Marjorie Ann (Langlois) Mellino of Salem, NH, died Friday at her home. She was 73 years old. She was born in Cambridge, grew up and was educated in Charlestown and graduated…
On the Dannce Floor
Dance instructors Micki Balder and Alex Abdoulaev teaches beginner Lindy Hop at the Crosby Whistle Stop (24 Roland St.) Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Making a Difference with the Charlestown Lions Club
With 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries, The Lions Club is a humanitarian organization that provides support to people in need worldwide. The motto that the 1.36 million members adhere to is, “we serve.” The Lions Club in Charlestown does…
MGH Health Assessment of Community Now Going On
A new health assessment being led by the neighborhood and conducted by Mass General Hospital (MGH) has attracted a lot of interest in the community and is generating a great deal of discussion. “It’s been exciting so far in Charlestown,”…
40 Warren St. Meeting Draws Large Crowd CNC Split on Project; Does Not Give Support
The fate of the proposed project at 40 Warren Street now rests with the Boston Board of Zoning Appeals on January 24 after a special meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) Development Committee last week. Following a two hour…
Crime in Our Neighborhood
Living in Charlestown has its obvious advantages and disadvantages. The neighborhood speaks for itself on its own everyday to everyone living here and for all those who come to visit. Frankly, it is a great place to live and it…
Police Briefs 01-12-2012
Breaking and Entering – Residence 01/04/12 – A victim reported that someone entered his First Avenue home through the front door using a key. At the time of the report, the victim said nothing appeared to be missing. The incident…
Obituaries 01-12-2012
Patricia Bradley Of East Boston, formerly of Charlestown Patricia M. Bradley of East Boston, formerly of Charlestown, died on January 3. She was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel P. and Mary A. (Guilfoyle) Bradley; loving sister of Mary…