The Boston School Committee took the first hour of its meeting on Nov. 18 to apologize for remarks made by its former Chair Michael Loconto that were termed offensive to Asians, but that time of reflection also had a strong…
Month: December 2020
USS Constitution Museum Temporarily Closes
The USS Constitution Museum has closed until further notice to minimize spread of the coronavirus. The Virtual Museum experience, launched in March 2020, will continue to offer robust and engaging content for all digital visitors. “The USS Constitution Museum proudly…
State Receives Funding to Hire Prosecutor to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that the District of Massachusetts has been allocated funding to hire an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to focus on prosecuting cases involving fraudulent schemes to unlawfully obtain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Dec. 12
Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the piers of the new bridge. Installation of each cofferdam takes about two weeks. •The project has positioned a…
Police, Bunker Hill Associates Rally to Memorialize George Collier
Several friends of the late George Collier have rallied over the holiday season – and quickly we might add – to create a legacy for the former Boston Police Officer that would serve to help families with food over the…
COVID Positive Test Rate Drops Once Again Here
The COVID-19 positive test rate in Charlestown decreased for a second week in a row according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Of the 9,554 Charlestown residents tested for the virus 4 percent were…
State Receives Funding to Hire Prosecutor to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that the District of Massachusetts has been allocated funding to hire an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to focus on prosecuting cases involving fraudulent schemes to unlawfully obtain unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
Sen. DiDomenico Reflects on 10 Years in the Legislature
The journey over the past decade for Sen. Sal DiDomenico has been a whirlwind of starting out, moving up and being a helper for his community. However, as he celebrates 10 years in the State Senate this year, he said…
NEW Health Continues to Offer COVID-19 Testing in Charlestown
With the COVID-19 positive test rate coming down a bit here and across the city, Mayor Martin Walsh said this week he’s expecting another surge in cases following the Thanksgiving holiday. Walsh and public health experts are still urging residents…
Neighborhood Round Up
Free Kids Snowman Ornament Project Do you wanna build a snowman? Mockingbird and Essem Art Studio are collaborating to spread joy in our community with a free snowman ornament making art lab. Free kits are available for pickup at Mockingbird…