Charlestown Historical Society seeks volunteers The mission of the Charlestown Historical Society is to preserve and promote the history of Charlestown, the cornerstone of America. We are looking for volunteers to join our committees. Please visit charlestownhistoricalsociety.org to learn more…
Month: February 2019
Tremont Street Townhouse Plan Still Going Through Changes
A Charlestown developer is still in negotiations with the community regarding a three-home development on small plot of land at the corner of Tremont Street and Lowney Way. Tim Sheehan Design had filed the plan for a detached home and…
Green New Deal Is A Good Deal
The growing movement for the federal government to take the lead in effecting policies that will negate the effects of both economic inequality and climate change has been incorporated into what is being referred to as the Green New Deal.…
Job Fair for Encore
One of the largest job fairs for a single company will be happening over the next few months and local residents are encouraged to apply for a position. Encore, Boston Harbor, is seeking to hire 5,000 people to staff the…
Townie Tidbits
PATRIOTS MUST BE TOWNIES When I think about the New England Patriots, I remember earlier in the season when the Patriots started playing a bit ugly, lots of folks outside Patriot Nation were already digging the team’s grave, but that kind…
Townie Sports
CHARLESTOWN LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS Charlestown Little League has winter clinics on Mondays (except President’s Day) at the Community Center on Medford St. through the end of March: 6-7 p.m. for 4-7 year-olds and 7-8 p.m. for 8-12 year-olds. They have…
Charlestown High Track Team Finding Its Stride
The Charlestown High track team has a history of championships and City titles, but for some years, the program fell apart. Now, Head Coach Charles Dean has his athletes competing intently for every event, a serious group to be contended…
Paydirt!
Bella Gillis (#32) of the Charlestown U14 girls hockey team scored a goal, with assistance from Kendall Hugward (#27), during their game against the ladies of Norwood Saturday evening, Feb. 2. The U14’s are 12-6-2 on the year under Coach…
Champs Again!
With trophy in hand, Patriots Owner Bob Kraft, along with his sons Josh Kraft and Dan Kraft, are exuberant in the Super Bowl LIII victory during Tuesday’s rolling rally in the Back Bay. Meanwhile, Defensive Lineman Trey Flowers gives a…
Edwards Secures First-Ever Youth Seat on One Charlestown IAG
Councilor Lydia Edwards said she is still waiting to hear whether or not the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) will be substantially expanded for One Charlestown, but one thing she has secured is a dedicated seat for one teenager from the…