The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) reported last weekend a citywide review by neighborhood and age range of those infected by COVID-19, with Charlestown registering 29 cases and a 14.9 rate per 10,000 people as of April 2. Since that…
Month: April 2020
Churches Move to Online Services for Easter, Holy Week
In the midst of Holy Week and approaching Easter services this coming Sunday, most of the faithful are turning exclusively to online formats or cable television to worship in one of the most revered seasons of the Christian calendar. Churches…
Meeting Online: Attendance Is Good, Some Quirks Though
As public meetings in Boston continue to move online more and more, one of the first boards to meet online in the City was the Conservation Commission (Con Com) under Chair Michael Parker, of Charlestown. Last week, the Con Com…
All Charlestown Schools to Get More Attention under State MOU
Under the state’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with Boston Public Schools (BPS), all of the schools in Charlestown – including the Eliot K-8 in the North End – would be enlisted in a competitive program called Kaleidoscope. In March, right…
Trial Court Launches Help Line to Assist Court Users
The Trial Court announced this week the establishment of a Help Line that began on April 2 that the public can call to ask general questions about their civil and criminal cases and help them navigate the court system while the…
Charlestown Branch Library is Closed
For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown Branch, are closed until further notice. Please do not make returns or donations until the library re-opens. Fines will be…
Sen. DiDomenico Urges Residents to Respond to the 2020 Census
Sen. Sal DiDomenico put out a call to his constituents and residents across the Commonwealth to respond to the 2020 Census. Wednesday, April 1 was Census Day, a day to raise awareness and promote participation in the 2020 Census. “Now…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Construction Due to the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Walsh announced that he is extending…
USS Constitution Museum Launches ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ Educational Online Game
On April 1, the USS Constitution Museum launchedA Sailor’s Life for Me(asailorslifeforme.org), a dynamic online game and educator resource that gives people of all ages a chance to step into the shoes of an 1812 sailor. Students, families, and…
Wynn Resorts Seeks $350 Million in Capital Amidst Local, Worldwide Uncertainty
As the COVID-19 pandemic has now hit Wynn Resorts in three locations – Everett, Las Vegas and China – the company announced a private offering on Tuesday to raise $350 million in capital as uncertainty now and in the future…