After leveling off two weeks ago, the COVID-19 positive test rate in Charlestown has once again spiked according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Of the 7,757 Charlestown residents tested for the virus 7.8…
Month: November 2020
MBTA Face Covering Enforcement Now in Effect
The MBTA announced face-covering enforcement efforts effective, Nov. 6, pursuant to the revised Executive Order issued on Nov. 2. The revised Executive Order applies to any person over the age of five who is in a place open to the…
News Briefs
St. John’s 2020 Harvest Fair Has Gone Virtual For the past 189 years St. John’s has sponsored a harvest fair. We will continue but now it is virtual and everyone can order on line and then pick the purchases up…
Neighborhood round Up
“E” Inc.’s Science Emporium – the Amazing Store with a Mission! “e” inc.’s Science Emporium has a Big Sale and Curbside Pick-up! Their current inventory is 15% off for all merchandise, plus an added 5% more (or 20%) for books.…
NEMPAC Announces Charlestown Residents to Board of Directors
North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Robin Wehbe and Rose Koch, both of Charlestown, to its Board of Directors. “I am extremely pleased to welcome Robin Wehbe as our new Treasurer, and Rose…
Boston Public Schools Awarded $6.215 Million Grant from EPA
On Friday, October 30, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $6.215 million in grant funding to a Boston Public Schools (BPS) program that provides new, filtered water fountains and bottle filling stations to 87 schools. Along with matching…
Police Briefs 11-12-2020
Charlestown Beat Warrant Arrest 11/02/20 – Officers in the area of Eden Street placed an individual under arrest for several Woburn and Peabody court warrants charging violations of the drug laws. Larceny – Bike 11/05/20 – A victim on Nearen…
Veteran’s Day — Honor Our Veterans
It was 102 years ago on November 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.” Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the…
Guest Op-Ed: Help Your City by Getting Tested for COVID-19
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in profound ways, and has impacted nearly every aspect of city life. Although we have made great progress since the spring in controlling the spread of the virus, Boston…
Letters to the Editor
Extremely Thankful for the Incredible Generosity To the Editor: The Harvard-Kent Parents Association is extremely thankful for the incredible generosity of everyone who supported our Fall Fundraiser. We would also like to thank our corporate sponsors: Harvard-Kent Leadership & Scholarship…