Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. The “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino, who has…
Author: John Lynds
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
Perhaps the City’s new mask mandate policy for indoor venues that went into effect two weeks ago is having some impact on stopping the spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in Charlestown and throughout the city as…
Two Charlestown Residents Receive BU Scholarships
At a ceremony last Tuesday evening at the Boston University Questrom School of Business Auditorium and Atrium two Charlestown students were announced as recipients of Boston University Scholarships. Charlestown’s Emily Huang was the recipient of BU’s Thomas M. Menino Scholar…
Positive COVID Tests Increase in the Area
It’s a good thing the City’s new mask mandate policy for indoor venues went into effect last Friday because Charlestown’s COVID numbers have been steadily increasing and went up another two percent between August 23 and August 30. City health…
Markey Hosts Climate Action Conversation at NE Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium last Thursday U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and outlined steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.…
Janey Announces New Face Masks Rules
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced face masks will be required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston, as part of a five-point plan for the delta variant, a more contagious COVID-19 mutation that is now the primary…
Charlestown Artist Receives City Art Grant
This week the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture awards grants to artists and organizations to create short-term public art projects and activations through the Transformative Public Art program. In Charlestown, artist Jasmine Lee will receive grant money to create…
Edward’s Boston-Cambridge Tourism Marketing District Passes Council
City Councilor Lydia Edward’s push to create the first ever tourism marketing district for Boston and Cambridge passed the City Council unanimously last week. The effort, spearheaded by Edwards and cosponsored by Councilor Frank Baker, will permit hotels in Boston…
City Hosts Climate Ready Charlestown Workshop
Last week the City’s of Boston’s Environment Department continued its series of workshops to help kickoff Phase II of the Climate Ready Charlestown/East Boston project. Boston Environment Department Project Manager Catherine McCandless gave an update on the work being done…
Coalition for Waterfront Hosts Mayoral Forum
Last Thursday afternoon at the New England Aquarium, the Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront hosted a Mayoral Candidate Forum. Of the candidates running for Boston Mayor in the upcoming fall election, John Barros, Annissa Essaibi-George, Andrea Campbell and…