Encore Boston Harbor added a local flavor to its five-star, $2.5 billion global resort this week, announcing that it has signed a lease with New England-based Big Night Entertainment Group to operate a 16,400-square-foot restaurant and lounge and an 8,000-square-foot…
Month: October 2018
Police Briefs 10-11-2018
Charlestown Beat Larceny 10/02/18 – A victim on Ludlow Street reported unknown person(s) stole his scooter. The Stolen Car Unit has been notified of the incident. Robbery – Bank 10/05/18 – Officers responded to Austin Street for a report…
Letter to the Editor
MORE GREEN SPACE FOR HEIGHT IS A FAIR – EVEN VERY BENEFICIAL – TRADE-OFF Dear Editor: I’d like to respond to better balance some of the resident views expressed in “New Hood Park Plan Gets Rough Outing at CNC over…
How We’re Creating More Affordable Housing
Boston is going through a period of historic growth— the kind our city hasn’t seen in decades. More people are choosing to put down roots and start families here. More businesses are choosing to open their doors here. Students from…
Massachusetts Must Move Forward on Our Own
With the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, coming on the heels of the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, it is clear that the America as we have known it for the past 70 years, a time in…
Sports 10-11-2018
NHL SEASON BEGINS WITH TOWNIE FLAIR The NHL hockey season kicked off this week, and more than a few Townies or those with Townie roots were on rosters this year. The list includes: Matt Tkachuk, Calgary Flames Jimmy Vesey, New…
Blessing of the Animals
`EY DOG: Ernesto Reyes and Javi the dachshound were ready to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals in Thompson Square on Sunday, Sept. 30. The event brought clergy and parishioners – and their pets – together from St. Mary-St. Catherine…
MGH Charlestown Celebrates 50 Years
Special speaker Roger Sweet, MD, and his wife, Ann, during the 50th anniversary celebration of the MGH Charlestown Health Center last Friday, Sept. 28. Dr. Roger Sweet was present at the clinic’s beginning 50 years ago, started the adult medicine…
Navy Yard Preparing for Huge Revamp Announcement
The Navy Yard National Historic Park and several partners – including the Constitution Museum – are preparing to welcome in state, local and federal dignitaries on Friday for an announcement about completely revamping the visitor experience at the Yard –…
Coleman Found Family, a Great Workplace, at the Kennedy Center
There aren’t many people who can say they’ve helped to teach thousands of the very youngest minds in the Town, but one person who can make such a boast is Donna (Blaikie) Coleman, who retired from the Kennedy Center Early…