This weekend brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from…
Month: June 2022
Letters to the Editor
Thank you, Quinn Scholarship Committee To the Editor, I would like to thank the Lieutenant Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Committee for selecting me as this year’s recipient. Men and women who give their lives in protection of our freedom should…
Underway To Honor Vets
Wu Announces Completed Audit of City-Owned Land
Last Wednesday at the parking lots adjacent to Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the completion of the Public Land for Public Good: Citywide Land Audit report. Wu said the report is the culmination of an…
MBTA Service Changes Are Another Headache for Area Commuters
At a time when elected officials have been demanding increased train service during the Sumner Tunnel project the MBTA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) dropped a bombshell last week. Last Thursday, the MBTA announced weekday subway service changes that took…
Elle M . Woods Is the 2022 Quinn Scholar Recipient
All associated with Michael’s mission are proud to announce that Elle M . Woods, has been chosen as the 2022, Quinn Scholar. With a combined SAT score of 710, coupled with a 3.83 grade average, Elle had a distinguished career…
News Briefs
BCYF Announces Pool Facility Safety Update Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) will not be opening the BCYF Clougherty Pool for the summer 2022 season. BCYF prioritizes the wellbeing of Boston’s community members, and the condition of the Clougherty…
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Delivers Maiden Speech
District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta delivered her maiden speech on the council floor recently while offering an order for a hearing regarding a comprehensive, district-wide planning process for Boston’s waterfront. “Today, I rise for the first time with excitement,…
USS Constitution Completes Underway Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
USS Constitution went underway from Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, June 17, to honor Vietnam War veterans. Over 300 Vietnam War veterans and their families embarked aboard Old Ironsides as she cruised into Boston Harbor. USS Constitution conducted a 21-gun salute…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Drops
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped once again according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 360 Charlestown residents were tested for the virus last week and 8.9 percent were positive–this was a…