The Friends of City Square Park gathered for their annual meeting on October 19 at 1 Constitution Wharf, drawing a crowd of 40 residents to reflect on the neighborhood’s hard-fought history and look ahead to a new chapter of leadership.…
Governor Healey has announced nearly $10 million in grants to improve parks, expand outdoor recreation opportunities, and protect natural resources across Massachusetts. The funding will support 14 projects, including Barry Park in Charlestown, which will receive a $1 million grant…
Amid persistent reports of rodent sightings throughout the city, District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn again pointed to the urgent need for a ‘rat czar’ during a special City Council City Services hybrid hearing held Oct. 22 at City Hall, as…
CNC MEETING DATES CNC General Meeting, Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7 PM, BPD – A15 ~ 20 Vine Street The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the BPD A-15…
With one week left for early voting, Boston residents have been turning out at sites across the city to ensure their voices are counted. Boston resident Tom Ouellette cast his ballot at the Boston Architectural College voting site on Boylston…
By now, you may have noticed which dogs love fall. Our Poppy is one of them. She doesn’t like hot days and certainly has more spring in her step when the cooler temperatures arrive. People, too, have more energy in…
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace outdated alarms when they change their clocks this weekend. “Smoke…
Experience Mass General History: Two Centuries in 45 minutes on November 6, and December 4, from 12-12:45 p.m. Tour the Ether Dome, the historic operating theater where surgical anesthesia was first successfully, publicly demonstrated in 1846, and other points of…
Via the Boston Public Library Fund’s ‘Illuminating Bates Hall’ initiative, donors now have a chance to dedicate one of the reading room’s iconic, green-shaded reading lamps in tribute to a loved one, and each dedication includes a brass plaque engraved…
The Postal Service is ready to deliver the holidays for 2026. The organization is continuing to build upon the successful delivery performance of the 2025 peak season. Thanks to investments in new technology and new logistics planning and implementation by…
NeighborHealth hosted a two-day series of community events on October 13 and 14 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing breast health education, preventive care and no-cost mammograms for eligible patients directly to its East Boston and South End…
As the Freedom Trail celebrates 75 years, the Freedom Trail Foundation invites revelers of all ages to experience this year’s Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites and centuries…
