Antioch College, a private liberal arts college in Yellow Spring, Ohio, is waiving the tuition for all students who enroll in the next three years. And students who qualify for financial aid are eligible to either skip the cost for…
In Memoriam
Mayor Kevin White’s death is a moment for all of us to remember him and the days when he managed this city with an iron fist. He was above all, a real Bostonian with his early roots in West Roxbury…
Police Briefs 02-02-2012
Investigate Person 01/24/2012 – A victim reported that she observed an unknown male inside of her motor vehicle that was parked and locked on Franklin Street at around 6:45 a.m. The suspect was frightened away by the victim’s husband. Violation…
Obituaries 02-02-2012
William Kelly Retired Rohtstein Corp. Transportation Director William J. Kelly of Chelmsford, formerly of Quincy and Charlestown, died on January 27. He was 86 years old. Born in Somerville on August 19, 1925, a son of the late Daniel W.…
The Nogueira Family Has a ‘Family Feud’
Family Feud host Steve Harvey and his no-holds-barred brand of comedy are back for an all-new season of America’s favorite family competition. Filmed before a live studio audience in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlestown’s own Nogueira Family faced off with the Gallegos…
Restoring a Piece of Charlestown’s History
When passersby glance at the Abraham Lincoln Post #11 Memorial Hall on their way down Green Street, they see chipped paint, deteriorating windowpanes, and an unkempt yard. But to some Charlestown residents, it is worth a second look. A historic…
ZBA Says ‘not Yet’ to 40 Warren
It was a project that initially had widespread support from the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) but once abutters began complaining they were not involved in the process things went sour. The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) voted on Tuesday…
The Mayor’s Speech
Last week’s state of the city address by Mayor Thomas Menino was vintage Menino. He spoke at length about a variety of things, including public safety, job creation, quality of life and a new vocational center at Madison Park destined…
The Patriots
Charlestown is alive with talk about the coming Super Bowl. Charlestown is Patriots territory and the love for the team and for its leader Tom Brady spans from the very poor to the very rich, from athletes to those who…
Police Briefs 01-26-2012
Firearm/Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 01/18/12 – As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the Bunker Hill housing development, three individuals were placed under arrest. A large quantity of drug was seized, and two firearms were also recovered.…
Obituaries 01-26-2012
Robert Belyea, Jr. Charlestown Resident Robert ‘Bobby” Belyea, Jr. of Charlestown died suddenly on January 13. He was 44 years old. He was the beloved son of Phyllis M. “Chickie” (Hazelton) Belyea of Charlestown and Robert E. Belyea; devoted brother…
Menino’s Pledge on Schools is Positive for Charlestown
A pledge in Mayor Thomas Menino’s annual State of the City address has Charlestown City Councilor Sal LaMattina excited over the possibilities. During Menino’s speech LaMattina was happy to hear that the Mayor plans to overhaul the Boston Public School’s…