Although those of us who are fortunate to live near the coast may choose the summer as our favorite time of year, fall is the top choice of many of our fellow New Englanders — and a close second for…
Month: September 2016
Obituaries 09-22-2016
Paul Clausen, Jr. Public spirited and generous resident of Charlestown and New Hampshire Paul E. Clausen Jr. of Charlestown and Freedom, NH died peacefully on September 14. He was 70 years old. He began his professional career as a summer…
School Bells Ring
Audrey Kelly walks her children Destiney, 5, and Jayden, 7, up the Harvard-Kent School stairs to their first day of classes last Thursday, Sept. 8. Students all over Charlestown and Boston returned last Thursday, Sept. 8.
Colliers Proposes Residential Building within Hood Park
By Seth Daniel A third, large residential project on the industrial side of Rutherford Avenue has become public this week, with Colliers International proposing a large residential project for the Hood Park on a site that had previously been slated…
PARK(ing) Day Comes to Charlestown
A public park will spring up on parking spaces at Bunker Hill Street this Friday afternoon, but residents must act quick, because like Cinderella, the park will be gone by nightfall. On Friday, September 16, many parking spaces throughout Boston…
Festivities Planned at St John’s on Sunday
On Sunday, September 18th, St. John’s Episcopal Church begins the program year with classes for children’s formation and a parish picnic. Classes for children ages 3 and up begin at 9:45 am in the Parish House, with children joining their…
MassDOT Unveils Latest Plans for N Washington St Bridge
By Dan Murphy The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has unveiled the latest plans for the new North Washington Street Bridge. Miguel Rosales, president and founder of Boston-based Rosales + Partners Transportation Design, is the architect behind the estimated $125-million…
Charlestown Voters Support the Three Winners in Primary
By John Lynds Last Thursday’s State Primary was quiet with low voter turnout in Charlestown and across the state. With many incumbents running unopposed few ventured out to cast a ballot for incumbents and even those incumbents who had challengers.…
MGH Institute Faculty, Students and Staff to Take Part in IMPACT Day
More than 350 students, faculty, and staff from MGH Institute of Health Professions will work with community groups and other non-profit organizations in Charlestown and around Greater Boston on Friday, September 16 as part of the graduate school’s annual Community…
Appreciation Night for Police on Sept 21
A Charlestown Police Appreciate Night, sponsored by a Grateful Community, will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club’s 60 High Sreet building. Current and former officers who are/have…