Charlestown Beat Vandalism 09/01/20 – A victim on Mystic Avenue reported he observed a male suspect lingering around his home, and a short time later, the victim observed that cinder blocks near his home had been stacked beneath a window…
Month: September 2020
Do Not Litter Your Masks
For those of us who take note of the problem of litter (and who often bring along a bag to pick up litter when we are walking along a beach), we are accustomed to the plethora of styrofoam cups and…
College Sports Has Serious Risks for Athletes
When President Trump was in New Hampshire for a campaign rally two weeks ago, he implored the Big 10 athletic directors to reconsider their recent decision to postpone their college football season from fall until the spring. “Big Ten, get…
Guest Op-Ed: Our Fall School Plans Are Guided by Health, Safety, and Equity
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping Boston’s families safe, healthy, and equitably supported has been our top priority. That’s why we made the tough but necessary decision to close…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You Charlestown, To the Editor, For the past three months or so I have spent time chatting with folks on the phone, visiting your parks, attending some events and getting to know the 02129 more intimately. Thank you. As…
Seat Stays in the Town: State Rep. Dan Ryan Earns Victory in Primary
They say the Mystic/Tobin Bridge is a symbol for the great unification of two places – Chelsea and Charlestown – but those folks haven’t looked at recent election results. It was once again a game of turnout on either side…
Red, White and Blue Goes Purple, White and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Hundreds of families and residents turned out Wednesday night, Aug. 26, for a low-key gathering to see the Bunker Hill Monument bathed in purple, white and gold to celebrate the 100th year milestone of women winning the right to vote…
Big Win for Markey
U.S. Senator Ed Markey pulled out a big win statewide, citywide and in Charlestown on Tuesday, Sept. 1, over Congressman Joe Kennedy III – beating Kennedy in the Town by nearly 1,000 votes despite never setting foot in Charlestown during…
Charlestown Ward and Precincts Voting Totals
Charlestown Totals – – (Top 8 Citywide Advance for five seats on Nov. 5) 2-1 – (Zelma Lacey House) Dan Ryan – 562 Damali Vidot – 202 Joe Kennedy III – 327 Ed Markey – 476 2-2 (Harvard-Kent School –)…
Pedestrian in Serious Condition After Crash on Medford Street
A jogger who was hit and very seriously injured on Medford Street Aug. 17 remains hospitalized and in recovery this week following the terrible accident. Boston Police said they got a call at 7:32 a.m. on Aug. 17 for a…