Month: August 2019
A Driving Force : Shaking up the Agricultural Industry from the Unlikeliest of Places
While many established industries in the world have been “disrupted” with new ideas and technology over the last several years, one that has remained static is the agricultural and food supply industries. However, if Indigo Ag of Charlestown has anything…
Spinning Wheel : Navy Yard Sculpture Presentation Promises to Be Mesmerizing
An upcoming wind-based kinetic art sculpture installation has the entire Navy Yard buzzing this summer in anticipation of the spring 2020 exhibit that will coincide with the Mayflower 2020 festivities. The Navy Yard Garden Association has received approval from the…
Some Neighbors Not Comfortable With BPDA Planning Process
A large contingent of neighbors allied with the 02129 Alliance, and known as We The People 02129, said this week they are not happy with the planning process rolled out by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) last week…
Teamsters Local 25 Endorses Boston City Council Candidates
Teamsters Local 25 is proud to announce endorsements in races for Boston City Council. During a forum hosted at its iconic union hall in Charlestown, Teamsters Local 25 announced its support for candidates in seven district and three citywide races, including…
Several Bus Routes to Change Sept. 1, Including Charlestown’s 92 Route
Some 29 bus routes are set to change through the MBTA system on Sunday, Sept. 1, and that will include lopping off the Assembly Row run that the Route 92 bus has made for many years. In the long list…
Charlestown Resident Places in Mayor’s Garden Contest
By Dan Murphy Charlestown’s Kolea Zimmerman was the only neighborhood resident to receive recognition in Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s 2019 Garden Contest, taking third place in the category for Porch, Balcony or Container gardens. “I was very surprised to be…
Construction Update
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: August 25 – September 7 Travel Impacts •Inbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on some weekdays. •Outbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
It may be hard to believe, but the summer of 2019 is entering its final week as we approach the traditional Labor Day weekend. “Time and tide wait for no man,” said the poet. The calendar never lies and soon…
School Is Back — Drive Safely
We’re sure we’re no different than all of our fellow commuters in expressing this sentiment: It’s so nice when there are no school buses, crossing guards, and children in the streets during our morning commute. We time the departure from…