The 22nd Annual Charlestown Community Appreciation Awards were held on April 25 at the Knights of Columbus to recognize nine outstanding locals. These individuals are always willing to help, are heavily involved in their community, and enhance the lives of…
Month: April 2014
CHART Shows Results with New Treatment
Two Boston men are the first individuals to complete CHART, the Charlestown Addiction Recovery Treatment, the alternative drug recovery and treatment program. The program launched last year through a partnership between the Charlestown Division of the Boston Municipal Court (BMC),…
Charlestown Is Top Draw During Historic Preservation Month
Charlestown will be featured front and center during National Historic Preservation Month beginning May 1. Mayor Martin Walsh announced that the City of Boston will have a calendar of special events under the theme of “Buildings and Grounds.” The City…
Thank You for a Great Marathon
We want to take the time to acknowledge all the behind the scenes work from thousands of Marathon officials, Boston and State Police and city officials who worked together to make this year’s Marathon a memorable experience. Living in Boston…
Police Briefs 05-01-2014
Drugs 04/22/14 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Lexington Street, two individuals were placed under arrest for possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute. Violation of the Auto Laws 04/22/14 –…
Obituaries 05-01-2014
Anne Tiernan IRS Retiree, Old Charlestown School Girls Association Member and Active Swimmer Anne T. Tiernan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on April 28. She was 86 years old. Anne was born on June 26, 1927 to…
Heading to Charlestown
Two riders from the Massachusetts National Lancers playing Paul Revere (Sgt. Christopher Tobin) and William Dawes (Major James DiCarlo) leave the North End on Sunday evening getting ready to head to Charlestown for the re-enactment of Paul Revere’s ride. The…
Five Vie for Coveted Title ‘Mayor of Charlestown”
In the next few weeks, campaigning will be heavy as five candidates vie to be the one called ‘Mayor of Charlestown.’ In this week’s newspaper on page 6, Patty Kelley has written profiles of the candidates. But for those Townies…
Will a Future Marathon Winner Have Charlestown Roots?
Charlestown roots run deep. Family roots even deeper. That’s why “Townie Pride” waves supreme in honor to a son and grandson of one of the town’s well known families, the McGonagles of Elm Street. Ten year old James Donahue of…
Charlestown Is a Big Winner In Mayor Walsh’s City Budget
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh unveiled his $2.7 billion fiscal year 2015 budget to the City Council . In it is Walsh and the city’s five year $1.9 billion capital plan, “Building a Better Boston,” that the Walsh administration has dubbed…