This information is printed as an informational guide only. The parade line up is subject to change by the parade committee. The Parade starts at Hayes Square Battle of Bunker Hill Parade June 16, 2019 12:30 P.M. Sponsored by The…
Month: June 2019
Feet up, Games on at the Anchor Venue in Shipyard Park
As the sun was setting on Shipyard Park during a recent Friday afternoon, a strange thing was taking place around the fountain. There was activity. People were socializing over drinks. Kids were playing mega-checkers. And there was a vibe to…
Charlestown Man to Speak about Jury Duty on Groundbreaking Federal Opiate Case
Hank Locke has been around Charlestown his entire life, and he’s seen and heard a lot of scams and schemes, but this week he said he couldn’t believe his ears when he heard the schemes derived by an opiate drug…
At-Large Councilor Wu Kicks Off Charlestown Re-election Campaign
At-large Councilor Michelle Wu kicked off her re-election campaign in Charlestown on June 5 with about 70 people attending the event at Tangierino Restaurant. Bolstered by supporters from the Town and the support of Councilor Lydia Edwards – who spoke…
Harvard Kent School to Bury Time Capsule on Thursday
The Harvard Kent Elementary School announced this week that it would be burying a time capsule on Thursday, June 13 in front of the school. Principal Jason Gallagher and Second Grade Teacher Sandra Bastianelli said they are burying the capsule…
Neighborhood Roundup
Kids of Charlestown: Art Labs at Essem & Exhibit at Zume’s Essem Art Studio (Charlestown Commerce Center) is partnering with , Zume’s Coffee House (Main Street; Charlestown) and Savvy Sitter Boston to bring community art to the kids of Charlestown.…
Ali Stroker Is An Inspiration for All of Us
At the age of two, Ali Stroker was in a car accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury that paralyzed her from the chest down, leaving her unable to walk and confining her to a wheelchair for the rest…
Speaker DeLeo Prepares for the Future
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo this week unveiled the details of the plan he announced last February that will provide $1.3 billion to combat the ever-increasing effects of climate change. Among the major aspects of the plan will be the…
Letters to the Editor
Concerns About Parking and Traffic Dear Editor, The Encore Boston Harbor opening plan all sounds very nice, but I’m very concerned about the parking and traffic for local residents who need to get around this area, particularly park and ride…
Townie Sports
Bourbon War Finishes Belmont Charlestown’s Mark Sullivan, one of the owners of Thoroughbred Bourbon War, reported that the horse had a good run in the Belmont Stakes last Saturday, June 8. However, despite very favorable betting odds before the race,…