Month: July 2022
The Lobsters are Back
Comments Sought for Development at 40 Roland St.
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is seeking comments from the public about the new development being planned at 40 Roland Street in Charlestown. The project proposes approximately 767,723 gross floor area of new lab/office, residential, and retail development.…
DiDomenico Delivers for Charlestown and His District
Special to the Independent Over the past several months, Sen. Sal DiDomenico has secured several legislative achievements and over $65 million in funding for local organizations, municipalities, and projects in his District and throughout Massachusetts, including more than $325,000 for…
Wu Signs Executive Order on Inclusion of Daycare Facilities
On July 26, Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order that will make sure zoning requirements are made stronger regarding childcare options in the City. From the City Hall childcare program’s outdoor play space, Wu made the announcement alongside city…
Wu Appoints Monique Tú Nguyen Director of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement
Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Monique Tú Nguyen as the Director of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). The department, which is within the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, advocates for immigrants in Boston and works to ensure public policy is…
Scenes From the Charlestown Mothers Association Gala Fundraiser
On June 18, the Charlestown Mothers Association (CMA) held its first in person gala fundraiser since 2019 at the Harry Parker Boathouse. Funds raised at this event will go right back into organizing CMA flagship events such as Touch-a-Truck, Easter…
Lobsta Makes a Triumphant Return
On Wednesday July 20, after a three year hiatus, Charlestown’s popular “Lobsta in the Gardens” event was back, thanks to the hard work of dozens of volunteers who shucked the corn, boiled the lobsters, tossed the salad, and set the…
Massachusetts House Passes Legislation To Reform Step Therapy Protocols
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation limiting the use of step therapy protocols, in which insurance companies refuse to pay for the prescription drugs prescribed by a patient’s health care provider until the patient first tries cheaper, and oftentimes…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through August 6
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…