Rev. Thomas Mousin, of St. John’s Episcopal Church, exclaiming, “Hosanna,” while waving the palms in Thompson Square on Sunday morning, March 25, which was Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week observances at churches all over the Town. St.…
Month: March 2018
Adding to Community:Developer: St Catherine’s Property Has Great Potential in Retail, Other Uses
The owner of the former St. Catherine’s Church property, Michael Rauseo, said this week that the Dollar Tree coming in on the ground floor will add needed activity to the area, and that he’s considering many proposals for the upper…
Moving Forward:After Long Process, DiDomenico Affirms ‘Strong Relationship’ with Sen President-Elect Spilka
After a long process, Sen. Sal DiDomenico allegedly fell a few votes short of gaining the Senate Presidency, a process that completed last week when State Sen. Karen Spilka corralled the 21 votes needed to secure the presidency. It was…
Hood Zoning Amendment on Height Moves to Zoning Commission
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has moved a zoning text amendment that deals with allowing taller buildings at Hood Park from their Board to a public hearing at the Zoning Commission – the last step before it could…
MGH Institute, Harvard Kent Agree to Strengthen their Partnership
One is in the Navy Yard and one is in Hayes Square, but Chelsea Street has been no barrier to the close partnership between the Harvard Kent Elementary School and the Mass. General Institute for Health Professions (IHP). Now, Harvard…
CNC Corner
The monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be held on Tuesday April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street. There will be a presentation by Cookie Giordano about the program ‘Charlestown &…
Easter At St John’s Church
Holy Week services at St. John’s Episcopal Church continue with a Maundy Thursday potluck supper and service, starting at 6 pm on Thursday, March 29. All are welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a contribution for the meal.…
Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tourney Coming
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2018 Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins on April 17, 18, and 19 during the April public school vacation week. “Every…
Nathan Smolensky Announces as Independent in Congressional Bid
Nathan Smolensky, a non-profit manager from Somerville, has announced that he will be running as an Independent for Massachusetts’s 7th District Congressional seat. “We need Independent voices to speak up,” says Smolensky, “now more than ever. The parties are becoming…
Greg Henning Announces for Suffolk County District Attorney
Greg Henning, a 38-year-old Dorchester resident who has worked as a prosecutor for over ten years, is running for Suffolk County District Attorney. Henning grew up in Boston and graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in government. His father,…