It was a bittersweet moment for parishioners of Sr. Francis de Sales Church in Charlestown Sunday as the church’s longtime parish priest and Boston Fire Department chaplain, Father Dan Mahoney, said goodbye. A legend in the Charlestown community Fr. Mahoney,…
Month: June 2022
Councilor Coletta Announced Elvira Mora Will Join her Staff as Director of Civic Organizing
This week District 1 Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta announced the appointment of Elvira Mora, who served as Coletta’s campaign manager during her successful bid for the District 1 City Council seat, as her new Director of Civic Organizing. “I’m…
Free Children’s Arts & Crafts Workshops Begin July 5
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program is pleased to announce the return of its series of Arts & Crafts Workshops giving children the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.…
News Briefs
Charlestown Football Club Charlestown Football Club’s last game of the season – Come kick off the Bunker Hill Day festivities early! The CFC Men over 40 team faces Newburyport this Sunday at 8 am at the back fields at Charlestown High School. Your support…
2022 Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Roster
This information is printed as an informational guide only. The parade lineup is subject to change by the parade committee. Battle of Bunker Hill Parade June 12, 2022 12:30 P.M. Sponsored by The Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Committee Arthur…
Five-Year-Old Helps Elevate the Profile of NEW Health’s Community Fridge in Charlestown
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health’s) Community Fridge in Charlestown that was launched last fall gained some extra attention last week thanks to the efforts of five-year-old Quincy Pagan and his mother, Rosie. Quincy’s mother explained that her son recently…
Exasperated by High Energy Costs? Wait Until This Winter
Barely a day goes by without a news story about the high cost of gasoline and energy prices in general. Economists and energy market experts point to a host of reasons as to why the market prices for oil and…
Guest Op-Ed: Protecting Our Children From the Shooters
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most federal career politicians end up very wealthy. They make good salaries. They have great health insurance and very nice retirement packages. They typically develop political action committees that cover expenses the government doesn’t pay. When they…
Obituaries 06-09-2022
Maurice Francis “Mon” O’Shea Past President of Bunker Hill Community College and Charlestown Historical Society Maurice Francis “Mon” O’Shea of Melrose, formerly of Dorchester and Charlestown, died on June 4 after a brief illness. Mon had a lifelong thirst for…