A new study by The Boston Schools Fund shows that enrollment declines have been steep in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) this year – following a statewide trend of COVID-19 withdrawals – but Charlestown has shown one of the largest…
Author: Seth Daniel
School Committee Apologizes for Inaction on Anti-Asian Remarks
The Boston School Committee took the first hour of its meeting on Nov. 18 to apologize for remarks made by its former Chair Michael Loconto that were termed offensive to Asians, but that time of reflection also had a strong…
Police, Bunker Hill Associates Rally to Memorialize George Collier
Several friends of the late George Collier have rallied over the holiday season – and quickly we might add – to create a legacy for the former Boston Police Officer that would serve to help families with food over the…
Sen. DiDomenico Reflects on 10 Years in the Legislature
The journey over the past decade for Sen. Sal DiDomenico has been a whirlwind of starting out, moving up and being a helper for his community. However, as he celebrates 10 years in the State Senate this year, he said…
Heritage Club Gets Unexpected Rebuke, Rejection from BCB
The Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) pulled a surprise on The Heritage Club last Wednesday, Nov. 18, rejecting their application outright and telling them to go back to the community and do more work on traffic and the Sullivan Square location…
Two Developers Offer Proposals for Building 108 Redevelopment
Two qualified developers have submitted very different proposals for the Navy Yard Power Plant (Building 108) property redevelopment – one looking to build on the research and development uses nearby, and they other looking to add a residential complement to…
Reviving an Industry: Research Restores Info About Charlestown Pottery
While the Battle of Bunker Hill was a feather in the cap of Charlestown patriots, it was also the absolute death of the famous and burgeoning Charlestown pottery industry – an industry that disappeared after the battle and has only…
Paid Advisory Board Will Be Part of Next Charlestown Resiliency Effort
As the City readies to embark on a new effort to look at coastal resiliency in Charlestown this winter, they will be looking for community member to join a new, paid Community Advisory Board (CAB) to champion the cause. Last…
Harborwalk on Pier 6 to Close During Winter for Repairs
The owners of the Charlestown Marina reported they will be closing the HarborWalk on Pier 6 – between Piers 7 and 8 – beginning Dec. 7 for major repairs to the walkway. Ann Lagasse of the Marina said they wanted…
Strong Words: Heritage Club Owners Say They Were ‘Slandered’ by Councilor Edwards’s Comments
When Councilor Lydia Edwards came out with strong words against the application and ownership of the Heritage Club marijuana store proposal, owners Nike John and Maggie Suprey were seemingly the last to know – and they said those harsh words…