Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce a complimentary shuttle service for its new neighbors in the Charlestown and North End communities. The complimentary shuttle will take shoppers to the closest open Whole Foods Market location, in Beacon Hill, while…
Hearing on Conditions at Local Marina, Nov. 28
The Boston Conservation Commission will hold an enforcement hearing on November 28 to determine what action should be takenagainst the owner of Shipyard Quarter’s Marina in the Charlestown Navy Yard if a plan is not presented to fix several of…
WECA holds meeting on future of BRA
By Donna Rheaume The West End Civic Association sponsored a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to discuss the BRA’s (Boston Redevelopment Association) role in neighborhood planning and development, the BRA’s Article 80 process and what action residents can take to…
Smarter Travel Media Supports Harvest on Vine
Smarter Travel Media of Charlestown, a travel advisory company located in the Hood Business Park, has again donated $1000 to Harvest on Vine Emergency Food Pantry. Every Thursday, Smarter Travel treats its 110 employees to a catered lunch, a perk…
7 Elected to CNC Board
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…