Charlestown Beat Drugs 11/14/18 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Medford Street, an individual was issued a citation for possession of marijuana. Larceny 11/15/18 – A victim on Austin Street reported while she…
Month: November 2018
Letter to the Editor
Thank You To the Editor: Those of us that gathered over 650 plus signatures asking the Zoning Commission to keep the present height restriction at the Hood Plant, want to thank the Charlestown Community for your support. We were quite…
Thanksgiving and Very Thankful
This Thanksgiving I am thankful to not have cancer. I hope. Six months ago my family doctor sent me for a CT scan because I went in to be checked out for something that felt weird which ended up being…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no national-celebration connotations,…
Townie Sports
LADY VIKINGS SET SAIL In their fourth season as a varsity program, the Salem St. women’s’ hockey team looks to make some noise in the New England Hockey Conference. Early signs are encouraging as a trio of “Townie” skaters are…
Healthy Breakfast for Dad
Ryan Solinsky juggles his pancakes along with his son, Steele, during the annual Lion’s Club Veterans Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 11 in the Knights of Columbus Father Mahoney Hall. Several families turned out to honor veterans with the Lion’s…
Harvest Fair
Deb Sordillo donated an autographed Super Bowl montage of Julian Edelman from the historic Patriots win over the Atlanta Falcons to the Silent Auction for the 179th St. John’s Church Harvest Fair and Dinner. Many guests took refuge from the…
Edwards May Appeal Zoning Commission Decision on Height at Hood Park Project
After a 7-1 vote by the Zoning Commission last Wednesday, Nov. 7, to approve a text amendment allowing taller buildings on a portion of Hood Park, this week City Councilor Lydia Edwards said she might appeal the decision. Edwards, allying…
Six Firms vie for Activation of Navy Yard
Six firms have emerged as the leaders in the quest to make the Navy Yard a little more of a happening place. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) announced at a meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 7, that six firms…
Charlestown NEW Health Center Brings on a New SUDS Director
The Charlestown NEW Health Center has brought on a new Substance Abuse Disorder Services (SUDS) specialist and is looking to help address the crisis in tandem with several other service agencies in the Town. Norma Repucci, a veteran of SUDS…