LATEST NEWS ON NEW CHARLESTOWN BRIDGE The Charlestown bridge was built in 1898 which makes it 120 years old which is older than most bridges anywhere around these here parts. It hasn’t turned around since the early ’50s when I…
Month: October 2018
Townie Sports
MEN’S SOCCER TIES ON THE ROAD Charlestown FC (the Premier Over 40 Boston soccer club) played to a tie game on Oct. 21 against the Warthogs FC in Foxborough, but still remain at the top of the table. The team…
Obituaries 10-25-2018
Maureen Szymkowski Of Charlestown, formerly of Ireland Maureen (Mortell) Szymkowski of Charlestown, formerly of Ireland, died on Oct. 16. She was the loving mother of Patrick Szymkowski of Charlestown, Joseph Szymkowski and his wife, Okhwa of Texas, Kathleen Szymkowski and…
Pumpkin Painting
Steph and Chris Dedels helps their son, Ewan, decorate a small pumpkin on the John Harvard Mall last Sunday, Oct. 14, during the Charlestown Pumpkin Painting Festival. Scores of families came out to enjoy the wonderful afternoon and get ready…
Bloodwell, Myerson Team Up in the Ring on Haymakers for Hope
When Grace Bloodwell and Andrew Myerson cemented their friendship as neighbors, Bloodwell had no idea that first meeting in Charlestown would lead to her getting in the boxing ring and duking it out for charity. Yet, that’s exactly what happened…
Owning his Story:Jack Kelly Begins Book Tour at Charlestown Library
Charlestown’s Jack Kelly has become very well known for his activity in politics, and also for his very public acknowledgement of his life as a person in recovery from substance abuse. His story has been inspirational to many in the…
Edwards Calls for New, Expanded IAG
City Councilor Lydia Edwards is calling to revamp and expand the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) that was put in place a few years ago during the first run of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment, also known as One Charlestown. The announcement…
No Plans as of Now for Replacement of Tattered Turf Field
When the Charlestown High turf field was put down in 2007, it was the highlight of the region when it came to youth sports and high school sports. But that was 2007, more than a decade ago, and now the…
Neighborhood Round Up
HARVEST FAIR AT ST. JOHN’S On Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal church will be holding it’s 179th annual harvest fair. Well known for its delicious turkey dinner and homemade apple pies, the fair…
BWSC Wins Top National Honors for Water Quality and Efficiency
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has earned top honors from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for management excellence. The Sustainable Water Utility Management Award recognizes the work of water utility management leaders able to achieve a balance…