The loosely formed group of parents of school-age children who are calling for a better educational plan in Charlestown has tightened up, grown substantially and sent a message that remote schooling is no longer viable. The group, now known as…
Month: December 2020
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Cannabis Shop Hopes for Hearing in Dec.
To date, most of the marijuana drama has come up on Cambridge Street with the Heritage Club, but the competing proposal by Charlestown’s Jack Kelly in Sullivan Square has quietly been moving forward and is hoping for a hearing next…
Warren Tavern ‘Toys for Tots’ Goes Virtual This Year
Like everything, the annual Toys for Tots fundraiser at the Warren Tavern is being done a little differently this year, said Organizer Kim Mahoney. In what is the 29th or 30th year for collecting toys for kids in the neighborhood…
Loaded Firearms Recovered in Bunker Hill Development
About 7:30pm on Friday, November 20, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force made an on-site firearm arrest and recovered two additional firearms in the area of 18 O’Meara Court, Charlestown. Officers were on patrol in the Bunker Hill Housing…
Former Heritage Club Owner Won’t Pursue Cannabis License Here
A highly-charged rumor floated around the Town over the Thanksgiving holiday about the new intentions of former Heritage Club owners Maggie Suprey appear to be untrue. Suprey had been in partnership with Heritage Club owner Nike John throughout the fall…
Support Needed for NEW Health’s Food Insecurity Program
As the holiday season rolls around and the COVID testing lines continue to fill with eager travelers, we are again reminded of the severity of this pandemic’s lasting effects. For some, this may be the first time they see their…
Green Line Extension Virtual Public Meeting Set for Dec. 9
The Green Line Extension (GLX) project team will provide the public with a general project update on Wednesday, December 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This presentation will feature a visual tour of the project showing the latest progress on construction activities.…
Edwards Announces Return of Snow Angels
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced the launch of the third year of the Snow Angels program. Councilor Edwards started the program in the winter of 2018-2019 to connect elderly and disabled residents with volunteers to help them clear…
Many Charlestown Students Not Returning to Boston Public Schools
A new study by The Boston Schools Fund shows that enrollment declines have been steep in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) this year – following a statewide trend of COVID-19 withdrawals – but Charlestown has shown one of the largest…