The Baker-Polito Administration highlighted significant changes in the state regulations as part of the extensive regulatory review process, at the Animal Rescue League located in the South End, which resulted in improving the lives of shelter animals and increasing space…
Month: October 2016
Councilor Timothy McCarthy Seeks Working Relationship with Colleges
By Beth Treffeisen In an effort to increase collaboration, communication and partnerships between the colleges and universities, the City of Boston, and various non-profits throughout the city, Councilor Timothy McCarthy is working with the other councilors to create a College…
Police Briefs 10-13-2016
Charlestown Beat Motor Vehicle Accident – Bicycle 10/03/16 – A victim in Sullivan Square reported while merging into traffic, a bicyclist, who was traveling in the wrong direction, struck her motor vehicle and dented the hood. The bicyclist, who admitted…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani HARVEST ON VINE FUNDRAISER Keep the date Sunday, November 6 open from 100-400 pm for the Harvest On Vine Fundraiser at the Navy Yard Bistro. Tickets are $50 and going fast. Email Tom at [email protected] Don’t miss…
Letter to the Editor
Big Challenge Ahead Dear Charlestown Bridge Editor. While Charlestown is slated to receive an amazing and truly beautiful bridge in 3 years, there is still a big challenge ahead. At present, based on the presentations from the city, the architect,…
Fire Prevention Week
Nothing can be more devastating than a fire in your home. Years of memories can all but vanish as pictures, letters and mementos of a family’s lifetime are lost in the flames. And in some cases, a fire claims a…
Sports 10-13-2016
Jr. Bruins Boucher and Delvalle in International Pee Wee Tournament Staff Report The Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee de Quebec will take place from February 9, 2017 to February 19, 2017 in Quebec City, Canada. Aidan Boucher and Owen Delvalle,…
Obituaries 10-13-2016
Charles ‘Bob’ Fuller Retired Boston School Principal who cherished his family Charles R. “Bob” Fuller of Melrose died surrounded by family on October 8 at the age of 94. Bob was born in Boston on April 28, 1922 to John…
One Charlestown Files New Project Documents with BPDA
By Seth Daniel The largest redevelopment project in the history of the Town – a $1 billion, three-phase mixed income rebuilding of the Bunker Hill Development – has filed project documents with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA, formerly…
State Names Harvard Kent as Level 1 School
By John Lynds The Harvard Kent Elementary School, a Boston Public Schools in Charlestown, was named a Level 1 schools in the state’s school accountability measure report that measures how schools narrow proficiency gaps. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary…