On hand at the ceremony at the Boston Police Station on Vine Street honoring community activist Judy Evers were from left: Sen. Sal DiDomenico, Judy Evers, Councilor Sal LaMattina and Rep. Eugene O’Flaherty.
Month: September 2013
Charlestown Voters Backed Lamattina and Connolly: In At-large Race Charlestown’s Jack Kelly Easily Carries Hometown
City Councilor Sal LaMattina easily cruised to the final election and will face Brian Gannon in the November 5 General Election. LaMattina received 2,627 votes in Charlestown and 6,756 voted in District 1, which includes Charlestown, the North End and…
ABCD Honors Lois Siegelman for Community Contributions
On September 17, Lois Siegelman and 17 other outstanding volunteer’s contributions in their neighborhoods were celebrated at the annual ABCD Community Volunteer Celebration. The event was held at the Revere Hotel and was attended by the friends, family and colleagues…
Blessing of the Animals on October 6
The seventh annual blessing of the animals will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 around the fountain in the Thompson Triangle at 9:30 a.m. This ecumenical ceremony offers an opportunity for the clergy and Charlestown’s residents to unite to…
Boston Election
First, we congratulate the two nominees for mayor — Rep. Marty Walsh and City Councilor John Connolly, who were chosen on Tuesday in the primary election. We also congratulate our own Jack Kelly for making it into the top eight…
Police Briefs 09-26-2013
Warrant Arrest 09/17/13 – As a result of a traffic stop on Medford Street, an individual was placed under arrest for an outstanding Framingham Court warrant. Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Knife 09/17/13 – A victim told police after…
Lots of Fun
Silly Willy amused children of all ages with his balloon twisting at Spaulding Boston’s Set Sail event that was held on September 8.
CWT First Show Opens on October 3
The Charlestown Working Theater presents Dan Froot and Dan Hurlin’s Who’s Hungry October 3-5. Who’s Hungry is an evening of experimental tabletop puppet plays that give a voice and face to hunger in America. The project aims to raise awareness…
Local Resident Jack Kelly on Primary Ballot
In spite of being a local political powerhouse, there has not been an at-large candidate from Charlestown in a muncipal election for more than 30 years. However this Tuesday’s primary ballot will include Jack Kelly who is a lifelong Charlestown…
Gorman Scholarship Winners Announced
The Mark & Michelle Gorman Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s scholarships. The committee gave out $4500 in scholarships to eligible Charlestown students for the 2013 – 2014 school year. Winners were chosen in a…