It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Author: Seth Daniel
Charlestown Woman Charged for Allegedly Desecrating Peace Park
Charlestown’s Diane Valle had criminal charges filed against her in Charlestown Court on Friday for allegedly desecrating the Peace Park on Lowney Way, a charge her attorney said is baseless. Members and organizers of the Charlestown Coalition and Turn It…
Bunker Hill Redevelopment Unveils Changes
Developers of the Bunker Hill redevelopment project – once called One Charlestown – unveiled some changes to the affordability component of their first phase, but still maintained one building in the first phase that would likely be completely affordable –…
BPDA Looking for Proposals on Navy Yard Power Plant
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for development of the Navy Yard Power Plant, otherwise known as Building 108, as momentum continues in the development of long-vacant properties in the Yard.…
City Looking to Significantly Expand Intergenerational Home-Share in 2020
After a successful, but small, pilot program in 2017, the City has kicked off an effort to significantly expand the intergenerational home-sharing program that pairs mostly graduate students with over-housed older adults throughout the city. Earlier this month, a consortium…
Tatte Bakery Gets Go-Ahead from License Board
The Boston License Board approved the Tatte Bakery proposal for the ground floor of the refurbished 40 Warren office building in a hearing on Weds., Nov. 20. The bakery at 40 Warren would occupy the full 3,900 sq. ft. new…
Encore Casino Numbers Up and Down for Oct. Revenues
Slot machine revenues hit a high for Encore Boston Harbor in October, but table game revenue continued to slide greatly in the month – down by almost $10 million from August – and leading to an overall decline in gaming…
Anchor in the Navy Yard to Open for Six Days in December
The Navy Yard in winter is a desolate place with cold winds and large open expanses of brick pathways, but the popular Anchor space in Shipyard Park is looking to liven up the Yard this holiday season. Chris Sinclair of…
Phasing Out: Edwards Middle to Begin Closing Next Year, to Be Vacant in 2021
Supt. Brenda Cassellius has sped up the process by one year in expanding sixth grades in East Boston, thus opening up the Edwards Middle for more Charlestown seats earlier than expected. The Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced a plan late…
Celtics Center Enjoys Learning to Swim on High Street
There are few places in the swimming pool that 7’5” Celtics center Tacko Fall cannot touch, but even so the loveable post player wanted to learn to swim. So, he came to Charlestown. In what was a very unexpected turn…