A massive assemblage of property this summer on Sullivan Square, including the old Flynn Junkyard and one related property, seems to be setting the state for what some in the community say could be another in a line of developments…
Month: September 2020
COVID-19 Infection Rate Down 1.3 Percent in Charlestown
Charlestown’s COVID-19 infection rate decreased 1.3 percent last week and still remains well below the citywide average. After posting a rise of 3.5 percent in the neighborhood’s infection three weeks ago, the infection rate dropped for the first time according…
Foundation Kitchen to Open at The Graphic Lofts on Sullivan Square
Foundation Kitchen, a shared culinary workspace, co-founded by husband and wife team, Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak, has signed a 5,723 square-foot lease to open a new culinary production and dining destination at The Graphic Lofts on Sullivan Square. This new…
News Briefs
Charlestown Recovery Month Events • September 26th – 12 Annual Charlestown Candlelight Vigil : On Saturday at 6:30pm, join us at the Charlestown Peace Park (Mount Vernon St. & Lowney Way) for our annual Vigil. If you would like to submit…
North Washington Street Bridge: (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. DCR Recreational Advisory:…
Here’s the Kicker: Fall Soccer Begins With Full In-House Program
The Charlestown Soccer League kicked off a full, in-house league last weekend that will last for the duration of this fall, with plenty of precautions and protections, but certainly also a lot of fun playing ‘The Beautiful Game.’ League President…
Two Shot and Killed in Bunker Hill Development Last Thursday
Just about one hour after Police Commissioner Willie Gross and his Command Staff handed out backpacks to kids heading back to school, three blocks away a Lynn man and Roxbury man were shot in their vehicle on Decatur Street –…
Time is Running Out to Participate in the U.S. 2020 Census
With the help of local organizations and volunteers the City of Boston is making a final push to get an accurate census count ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. “This once-in-a-decade opportunity will determine the amount of elected representatives Boston…
Developer Seeks to Demolish Historic Home, Abutters Ready to Fight It
A developer looking to tear down an historic home at 8 Lawrence St. and build a new single-family building on the property is headed for what looks to be a long-term clash with neighbors and abutters after a public information…
Bus Driver Run Over While Reporting to Work
The MBTA is calling it a horrible tragedy this week, as an 18-year veteran bus driver was run over early on Monday morning by another vehicle while walking to his assigned bus in the Charlestown Bus Yard. According to MBTA…