As we are writing this, we are watching the news reports about the mass shooting that occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, during a Fourth of July parade on Monday morning. We initially were disappointed with the news coverage of this…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you To the Editor: I would like to thank the Friends of Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship Fund for awarding me as a recipient of the 2022 scholarship. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Edward O’Keefe, Jr. Mayor Wu are you…
Obituaries 07-07-2022
Daniel J. Lowney In Loving Memory of Daniel (Danny) Joseph Lowney Daniel Joseph Lowney of Saugus passed away on June 22 at the age of 79. He was born in Charlestown to John Joseph and Susan (Murphy) Lowney. Danny is…
CHS Class of 2022
Battle of Bunker Hill Day 5K Road Race
Meeting held to discuss future of BCYF’s Clougherty Pool
On Tuesday night the Charlestown community came together to get updates from city officials, voice their frustration and discuss options for BCYF’s Clougherty Pool on Bunker Hill Street. It was announced earlier this month that due to maintenance issues BCYF…
NEW Health launches new HIV Prevention Program
With Monday being National HIV Testing Day, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) announced it has launched a new and expanded HIV Prevention Program thanks to a new grant. NEW Health was recently awarded a grant to fund and promote…
Science non-profit “e” inc. bestows inaugural Perry Prize to extraordinary local teacher
Parents and leaders at the Warren Prescott K-8 joined to celebrate the school’s receiving of the first-ever Perry Prize, awarded to science teacher extraordinaire, Ms. Tina Champagne. The event was a first of its kind for the school and the…
Local officials react to Roe v Wade being overturned
At a time when the country needs to unify more than ever, the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the landmark Roe v Wade decision has only divided the country even further. Protesters supporting women’s reproductive rights immediately took…
First bite, perfect bite, last bite
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Shrewsbury Fire Chief James Vuona, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, and Chief Fire Warden David Celino of the Department of Conservation and Recreation are asking residents to practice fire safety this…
Wu announces the results of the annual homeless census
On the night of February 23, Mayor Wu led a group of volunteers, including City and federal officials, homeless service providers, and public health and safety first responders in conducting the City of Boston’s 42nd annual homeless census. During the…
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test-rate increases
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased slightly last week after weeks of decline according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). This week the BPHC announced it is recommending that all Boston children and infants…