Landry’s Bicycles has expanded its employee-owned business with a new store that is now open in Charlestown. Landry’s has signed a long-term lease to occupy nearly 12,000 square feet of retail and service space within the new Hood Park urban…
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MBTA Proposes Several Fare Change Proposals for Riders
MBTA staff presented several fare change proposals that aim to improve equity by closing gaps in existing fare structures for Reduced Fare Riders, minimize pandemic-related revenue implications and budget uncertainties while increasing ridership where possible, and simplify fare tariff rules…
Tips on Keeping Your Pet Safe This Winter
With major winter storms hitting the East Coast and other parts of the US, it’s important for everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay safe – including your pets. Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs,…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Bertrand Awarded Degree from UA Joseph Bertrand of Charlestown has received the following degree from The University of Alabama: Doctor of Nursing Practice. UA awarded 2,362 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10-11, 2021. With a beautiful campus, dozens…
Charlestown Girls Softball Holds Awards Ceremony
Appreciation
Last week, Charlestown lost one of its great civic advocates, a pillar of our community. Ken Stone died on Tuesday, January 11, at the age of 77. He was a community organizer, community supporter, and community champion. Ken moved to…
Proof of Vaccine Begins in Charlestown and Across the City for Indoor Venues
Indoor venues in Charlestown like restaurants, bars and gyms began adjusting to Mayor Michelle Wu’s new mandate that requires workers and patrons at all indoor venues to show proof of vaccination in order to bend the curve of the latest…
CNC Corner
“The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 7pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. We will hold executive board elections, select committees and plan future meeting formats and agendas. Please send questions via email to [email protected]…
Charlestown’s COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases 6 Percent
The COVID 19 winter surge may be slowing down a bit in Charlestown. With nearly 3 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week still turning out to be positive, the weekly positive test rate here declined.…
MassDOT: More Delays Expected on North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Due to Defective Weld in Beams
After a defect was discovered in the welds of several recently installed beams, the ongoing replacement of the North Washington Street Bridge will likely experience more delays, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). “MassDOT Engineers have identified a…