The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) today unveiled a new, interactive online map displaying BPDA-owned property and data. The BPDA made data about agency-owned property publicly available in May 2020, and since then, the agency’s Real Estate and MIS…
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Exelon Sponsorship Supports Youth Sailing Programs at Courageous
Courageous Sailing, a community sailing center located on Pier 4 in the Navy Yard, is grateful to announce a 2020 gift of $20,000 from Exelon. The Everett LNG Facility is a long-time supporter of Courageous Sailing, whose mission is to…
Mary Beth Kelly a 2020 Shattuck Award winner
Anyone who has attended an Age Strong event at the Knights of Columbus or the Golden Age Center – or anywhere else citywide – prior to COVID-19 couldn’t miss the buzz and energy of Mary Beth Kelly working the room…
On Hold: Mayor, BPS Postpone Hybrid In-Person Plan Due to Rising Case Numbers
Mayor Martin Walsh and Supt. Brenda Cassellius announced on Wednesday morning they would be putting on hold the phased-in approach to returning to school – pushing back the return of kindergartners one week – due to the increase in the…
Halloween Parade Cancelled This Year
The 35th annual Halloween Parade around the Monument was by all accounts going to be quite a grand affair this year, but COVID-19 restrictions have made it impossible to stage the event, and organizers this week said they will cancel…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Construction Look-Ahead: October 4 – 17 This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes…
Walsh Is Open to Making Outdoor Dining a Permanent Option
One of the silver linings to living with COVID-19 this year has been the expansion of outdoor dining options in Charlestown, and the enthusiastic success that it has found with customers and purveyors. Establishments like the expanded patio at Brewer’s…
Baker-Polito Administration, Transportation Officials Visit Green Line Extension Project
Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak, and others joined Green Line Extension project staff at Lechmere Station to tour ongoing GLX work last week. In conjunction with…
COVID-19 Update for Charlestown; Boston Enters ‘Red’ Category on State Map
Charlestown’s COVID-19 infection rate increased 2 percent last week but still remains well below the citywide average. According to the latest BPHC’s Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) data released last Friday the neighborhood’s COVID infection rate went from 124.1 cases…
Janine Balistreri Announces Her Write-In Candidacy for U.S. Representative, District 7
Janine (Adiletto) Balistreri announces that she is a write-in candidate for Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 for U.S. Representative of MA, District 7, unenrolled. Janine Balistreri, a lifetime Massachusetts resident. Born in Everett, MA, and raised in Everett and Medford. Mother…