25 children from the Charlestown Boston Boys and Girls Club saw historic Fenway Park like never before. The children met with players Will Middlebrooks and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, were treated to a tour of the ballpark, and enjoyed lunch on top…
Month: August 2012
Biga Breads is Still Baking, Just Not in Charlestown
After almost 20 years of operating in Charlestown, Biga Breads, the quaint neighborhood bake shop at 50 Terminal Street, has quietly cooled its oven and closed its doors. “We were recently forced to move from Charlestown when our landlord ran…
Charlestown Parking Regs Up for Discussion
Charlestown’s parking regulations are going to get a solid once over now that the Neighborhood Council has announced it will be hosting a meeting to discuss what is perceived as one of the most important zoning regulations. The CNC earlier…
Charlestown’s Dentaquest Foundation Recognized at Health Summit
The DentaQuest Foundation in Charlestown was recently recognized for its service in oral health by the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), National Dental Association (NDA), and Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), at the first-ever Multicultural Oral Health Summit. The philanthropic…
Yoga is All About the “Bare Bones”
It’s 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning, and instead of heading to brunch, you’re sitting cross-legged on a mat that isn’t as comfortable as the salesperson promised. While you watch the taut and lean yoga students glide into the studio,…
How Things Have Changed
The John Hancock Life Insurance Company has a big stake in Charlestown – a $45 million mortgage on the property located at 30 Coldwell Street. Units there, in what is known as a Mezzo Design Lofts project, are among the…
Swimming in Charlestown
The Charlestown Y is offering swimming lessons this fall that begin on September 9. Space is limited so you need to call now to sign up your son or daughter to learn how to swim in a wonderful environment with…
Police Briefs 08-30-2012
Death Investigation 08/20/2012 – An officer responded to Adams Street at around 4:45 a.m. for a sudden death report. Upon arrival, the officer observed the victim, who was pronounced non-viable and transported to the Office of Medical Examiner. Assault and…
Obituaries 08-30-2012
Rose Zaccone Attorney Atty. Rose C. Zaccone of Charlestown died on August 22. She was 90 years old. She received her MBA from Boston University School of Education and her Law Degree from Boston College School of Law in 1954.…
Remembering Peter Looney
The one year anniversary of Peter Looney’s death has just passed. It kind of takes your breath away to think about how quickly time passes, how death is so final and how it helps to define what is so important…