Around 30 representatives from the downtown neighborhoods for Mothers Out Front – a national, grass-roots group of mothers, grandmothers, and other caregivers advocating for a transition off of fossil fuels to renewable energy in an effort to combat climate change…
Author: Dan Murphy
A Look at Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
South End Artist Finding New Ways to Bring Awareness to Leonard Nimoy Memorial
Since the Museum of Science’s plans to honor Leonard Nimoy, the West End native who went on to portray Mr. Spock on “Star Trek,” with a memorial were announced in March, the project’s $1 million fundraising goal has raised less…
Mayoral Hopeful, Councilor Wu, Appears at CNC Meeting
While both mayoral candidates were scheduled to make an appearance there four weeks ahead of the Nov. 2 general election, only City Councilor Michelle Wu was on hand for the Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Tuesday, Oct. 5, meeting at the Knights…
Public Process for Proposed Ryan Playground started
The public process for the proposed redevelopment of Ryan Playground kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 21, with the first meeting on the project, which was held virtually and sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Located on the Mystic River…
CNC Resumes In-Person Meetings
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council held its first in-person monthly meeting since the pandemic struck on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Knights of Columbus Hall. Before introducing Caitlin Stapleton, Charlestown’s new liaison in Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, CNC Chair Tom Cunha…
Harborfest Returns July 1-4
One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the nation, as well as a tradition that now dates back back 40 years, Boston Harborfest returns with a four-day celebration from Thursday, July 1, through Sunday, July 4. The festivities get…
Spillane Announces Candidacy for City Councilor At-Large
A Beacon Hill resident and lifelong Bostonian with firsthand experience at City Hall and a proven commitment to affordable housing, Jon Spillane has announced his candidacy for City Councilor at-Large. Spillane, a 29-year-old Irving Street resident, has taken a leave…
Part One Crime Down 29 Percent so far this Year in Charlestown
With the first quarter of ’21 on the books, Charlestown had seen a 29-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 62 incidents of Part One crime were reported in Area A-15 between Jan. 1…
Charlestown Sees 17-Percent Spike in Part One Crime
As 2020 was drawing to a close, Charlestown had seen a 17-percent increase in violent and property crimes from the previous year. Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 27 of last year, 409 incidents of Part One crime were reported in…