This past spring semester was supposed to be a life-changing experience in Italy for Charlestown’s Maeve Fittz, and in many ways it was, but in no way that she or her family could have ever predicted. Fittz left Charlestown in…
Author: Seth Daniel
BPDA to Look at Two Licensing Agreements After the Fact
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will hold its monthly Board meeting on July 16 in an online format, and will consider two license agreements based in Charlestown. Aside from that, the agenda is rather light for the entire…
The Anchor Venue in Navy Yard is Now Open
Last year it was torrential rains, and this year it was a pandemic, but The Anchor venue has persevered through both to find success in the Charlestown Navy Yard – finally getting approval to open its outdoor venue and beer…
Councilor Edwards files Charter Reform for budgeting, taking message to the voters
In a follow-up to the City Budget debate from two weeks ago, Councilor Lydia Edwards this week filed an amendment that will allow councilors and the public to have more of a say in the budgeting process – something that…
BPS Partners With NWEA to Administer Exam School Admissions Test
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) last week named NWEA as the vendor to administer the assessment for its three high schools that require an exam as one part of admissions criteria. The “examination schools,” Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School,…
Charlestown’s John Tobin elected vice president of USA Hockey
Charlestown attorney, John Tobin, has always been known for his long-time commitment to the local Charlestown Youth Hockey Association (CYHA), but late last month, he went national with his support of the game.“I’m honored to be elected,” he said. “I’m…
What a Blast: The Anchor venue in Navy Yard opened July 4
Last year it was torrential rains, and this year it was a pandemic, but The Anchor venue has persevered through both to find success in the Charlestown Navy Yard – finally getting approval to open its outdoor venue and beer…
As Wedding Plans Fell Apart, City Square Became One Couple’s Chapel
Slowly through March and April, wedding plans for Eric Tabb and Allie Ryan started to fall apart piece by piece. Detailed plans the Charlestown couple had made for their wedding at the Museum of Science became questionable, and finally were…
Real Estate Strong as New Property on Sullivan Square Hits the Market
Any worries that COVID-19 might stifle the real estate market and sales in Charlestown have been put aside when it comes to the newest property on the market in Sullivan Square – a 22-unit condo building at 610 Rutherford Ave.…
Charlestown National Parks Look to Coordinated Opening on Aug. 7
The National Parks of Boston are proceeding cautiously in regards to re-opening their facilities – which can officially open under the state’s plan on July 13 – and will likely not open their Charlestown facilities in the Navy Yard and…