COMMENTING ON CONSTRUCTION Dear Editor: It’s hard to ignore the two letters to the editor last week, one from Ann Kelleher and the other from Kevin Kelly. As another person who loves Charlestown, I am grateful they took the time and…
Month: November 2018
Remember Those in Need This Holiday Season
For the vast majority of Americans, the holiday season, which is now upon us is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many…
The More Women, the Better
Say what you will about the state of politics in our country these days, one thing that is undeniable is that Americans have become more engaged in the political process than at any time in our recent history. The recent…
Townie Sports
MEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE POSTS ANOTHER WIN Charlestown Football Club took one more step in its quest for the OTHSL Division 6 title on Nov. 11 at Charlestown High field. It was the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Both…
Obituaries 11-15-2018
Mary Fitzgerald Of Vermont, formerly of Charlestown Mary J. Fitzgerald, formerly of Charlestown and more recently of Burlington, VT passed away at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 10. She was 86 years old. Born…
Halloween Celebration
This invisible person chose to remain anonymous…Who could it be? And can we even see him? Plenty of wild antics and spooky behavior took place at the 33rd annual Halloween celebration this year around Monument Square and the Training Field.…
Gov Baker, DA-Elect Rollins and ‘No on 1’ Big Winners in Charlestown
Charlestown followed the trend of the state, but bucked the Citywide trend in going all out for Gov. Charlie Baker in Tuesday’s General Election – voting for Baker in a 2-to-1 margin. Gov. Baker has been popular in Charlestown and…
The Bunker Hill: A Veteran’s Promise and a Mystery Solved
In a little apartment at 26 Austin St. – an address that no longer exists, but stood where the 99 Restaurant is today – the Tiernan family gathered around the radio on Dec. 7, 1941. President Franklin Roosevelt was speaking…
BPS Likely to Phase Out Edwards Middle School
The Edwards Middle School will likely be phased out in the coming years, according to Boston Public Schools (BPS) officials, as the district looks to simplify its school pathways, eliminate freestanding middle schools, and help solve the shortage of elementary…
CNC Community Corner
Due to Election Day, the monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be held tonight, Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7p.m .in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford St. The public is encouraged to attend. The Charlestown Neighborhood…