What was life like in Charlestown in in the early 1600’s? Just 10 years after the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth; a group of settlers from the Old World crossed the Atlantic on the ship Arabella and landed in Charlestown, just…
Month: March 2014
BRA Grants Approval to Changes at Hood Site
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) this week approved a project change to the proposed research and office park planned for Hood Dairy Site in Charlestown. The $25 million project at 500 Rutherford Ave. is part of a 20-acre development…
Attend the Casino Meeting on March 26
Growing up in the 1960s, a popular show on television was Dragnet, where the main character Sergeant Joe Friday would always say, “Just the facts, ma’am.” For many Charlestown residents and organizations, the facts are what are missing from the…
Police Briefs 03-20-2014
Breaking and Entering 03/10/14 – A victim on Pleasant Street reported while at home, she heard a male swearing in a loud voice and her lawn patio furniture being moved. Upon investigating, she found a male suspect had made his…
High School Oratorical Contest
The Massachusetts Department of the American Legion held their high School Oratorical Contest in Charlestown on Sunday March 2 at the Constitution Inn. The JW Conway Bunker Hill Post #26 has been supporting this event for many years. Pictured are…
Charlestown Loses One of Its Most Cherished Residents: Flo Johnson Passes Away after Brief Illness
Florence L. (Ineson) Johnson, who was perhaps one of the most patriotic women to have walked the streets of Charlestown and dedicated her life to veterans affairs has died. Mrs. Johnson, who was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran…
Ryan Talks about Challenges Ahead as New State Rep.
On March 4, Charlestown resident Dan Ryan easily won the Democratic Nomination for the Second Suffolk District State Representative seat during a special election. With no Republican challenger Ryan will head into the General Election unopposed. District-wide Ryan trounced the…
Three Candidates Announce for Probate Clerk Position
Longtime East Boston resident John Sepulveda, as well as former At-Large City Councilor Felix Arroyo Sr. and local attorney Martin J. Keogh will be tossing their hats into the ring for the Suffolk County’s Register of Probate and Family Court…
Police Briefs 03-13-2014
Drugs 03/07/14 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Bunker Hill Street, an individual was placed under arrest for possession of a Class A substance (heroin). Robbery – Attempt 03/07/14 – A victim on Winthrop…
Local Town Track Registration for Spring/Summer Now Open
Registration for Town Track Club’s 2014 Spring/Summer Track is now open- On time registration deadline until march 30 $55 ($85 late registration after March 30) Register at www.towntrackclub.org There are some changes this year. Note: there will be two seasons…