Councilor Lydia Edwards said she is still waiting to hear whether or not the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) will be substantially expanded for One Charlestown, but one thing she has secured is a dedicated seat for one teenager from the…
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ZBA Approves Parking Change for 34-42 Warren St. Building
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved a change in occupancy for the office building at 34-42 Warren St. on Feb. 5 – a change that results in losing 35 spaces on the second-floor of the office/parking garage building. This…
Hingston’s Coaching Career Takes Flight in Reading
Alexa Hingston was a standout at every point in her ice hockey career. From her days skating on boys teams in the Charlestown Youth Hockey Association to her training with the nationally-acclaimed Assabet Valley girls’ program out of Concord. There…
CNC Hears of Engine 50 Opening, Ambulance Response Times
The Charlestown Neigh-borhood Council (CNC) met on Tuesday night, Feb. 5, and got a great piece of good news in that the Engine 50 rehabilitation project is soon to come to an end. Tuesday night was an agenda heavy on…
Encore Boston Harbor Releases 5,000 Jobs to Be Filled by June Opening
For years Encore Boston Harbor has been telling people to be prepared for the day that they begin to start filling the 5,000 jobs that are going to be needed to run the massive resort casino a stone’s throw across…
Exelon Has Had Discussions about Sale of Old Power Plant
Officials at Exelon, located just across the Mystic River, said this week they have had conversations in the recent past with developers expressing interest in purchasing the old power plant site in Everett abutting the Alford Street Bridge. Mark Rodgers,…
MBTA Better Bus Proposal Looks at Big Changes to 92 and 93 Routes
A new effort by the MBTA to improve bus routes – unveiled last week within the Better Bus program – features two major changes for Charlestown riders amidst a proposal that seeks to make 47 changes to 63 of the…
Neighborhood Round Up
Charlestown Historical Society seeks volunteers The mission of the Charlestown Historical Society is to preserve and promote the history of Charlestown, the cornerstone of America. We are looking for volunteers to join our committees. Please visit charlestownhistoricalsociety.org to learn more…
Charlestown High Basketball Vs East Boston
Jason Michel of the Charlestown High basketball team goes up for two points in the lane during the Townies’ rivalry game Friday night, Jan. 25, against the East Boston Jets. Charlestown took the win in a back and forth battle,…
Warren Prescott Skating
Niamh Magnus, K-2, and Maise Callahan, first grade, get their skates ready to go on the ice at the annual Warren Prescott School skating party last Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Steriti Rink in the North End. The entire school…