The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) said this week that they have begun re-negotiations with MassPort on the expiring Little Mystic Channel parcels, but with the full commitment to run a public process before codifying any agreement with the…
Author: Seth Daniel
Youth Basketball League Dribbles into the Winter Season
There’s plenty of round-ball to go `round in the Town this winter. The growing Charlestown Youth Basketball League kicked off its season this week, and reported that the program is strong and growing – despite competing with other youth sports…
State Legislators, Governor Find Last-Minute Compromise on State Short-Term Rental Bill
Both houses of the state legislature and Gov. Charlie Baker found a sudden compromise at the end of December in their two-year session to push through the stalled short-term rental bill – which Gov. Baker signed into law on Friday,…
Boat Fire Causes $1 Million in Damages at Constitution Marina
Three boats at Constitution Marina caught fire on Tuesday at around 11:20 p.m., causing more than $1 million in damages to the water crafts. Boston Fire responded with its Fire Boat first and began putting out three boats actively involved…
Warren Prescott Parents, School Official Tout Win on School Status
The Warren Prescott School community is counting a victory this week in their fight to keep school resources in place. Parents at the WP have been very vocal over the past six months about keeping their school as a Strand…
Speak for the Trees sees Many Opportunities in Charlestown
There’s an old adage in Charlestown that, until traveling outside of the Town, many residents thought that telephone poles were trees. That witticism from the past still rings true in Charlestown as it’s one of the least-green neighborhoods in terms…
Documents Used in Wynn Investigation Still Barred from Use, Continued Delays on MGC Investigation
A judge in Nevada ordered on Jan. 4 that several documents obtained in the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) investigation into sexual misconduct by Steve Wynn will remain shielded from public use until more hearings can be held. Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez,…
The Year 2018:Milestones and Momentum
The 2018 year in Charlestown was one of milestones, passing the torch to the young generation and trying to manage the huge growth inside and around the Town. Here are some of the highlights from the year: •Councilor Lydia Edwards…
Post Office Will Remain in Bunker Hill Mall for Time Being
In a last-minute save, the United States Post Office announced that it would remain in the Bunker Hill Mall on a holdover on their lease for the next few months as they look for a new, permanent home. The lease…
BPDA Extends Comment Period on Navy Yard Activation Plans
Even though Dec. 31 has come and gone, thanks to an extension, it isn’t too late to file comments with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) on the Navy Yard activation plans. BPDA Director of Real Estate Devin Quirk…