They say the Mystic/Tobin Bridge is a symbol for the great unification of two places – Chelsea and Charlestown – but those folks haven’t looked at recent election results. It was once again a game of turnout on either side…
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Red, White and Blue Goes Purple, White and Gold to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Hundreds of families and residents turned out Wednesday night, Aug. 26, for a low-key gathering to see the Bunker Hill Monument bathed in purple, white and gold to celebrate the 100th year milestone of women winning the right to vote…
Big Win for Markey
U.S. Senator Ed Markey pulled out a big win statewide, citywide and in Charlestown on Tuesday, Sept. 1, over Congressman Joe Kennedy III – beating Kennedy in the Town by nearly 1,000 votes despite never setting foot in Charlestown during…
Charlestown Ward and Precincts Voting Totals
Charlestown Totals – – (Top 8 Citywide Advance for five seats on Nov. 5) 2-1 – (Zelma Lacey House) Dan Ryan – 562 Damali Vidot – 202 Joe Kennedy III – 327 Ed Markey – 476 2-2 (Harvard-Kent School –)…
Pedestrian in Serious Condition After Crash on Medford Street
A jogger who was hit and very seriously injured on Medford Street Aug. 17 remains hospitalized and in recovery this week following the terrible accident. Boston Police said they got a call at 7:32 a.m. on Aug. 17 for a…
MGH Institute Modifies Fall Schedule to Reduce Students and Staff on Campus
The MGH Institute of Health Professions, following guidance from the state and Mass General Brigham, has adjusted its fall semester schedule. All of the Institute’s didactic courses will be delivered online, significantly reducing the number of students coming to campus…
The Anchor Partners With Community Organization for Voucher Program
The Anchor Venue in the Navy Yard is partnering with several local organizations to give free vouchers for food and beverages to kids in the neighborhood – including a potential socially-distanced afternoon for kids at the YMCA in Charlestown. Chris…
Bunker Hill Development Meetings Get Online Re-Start
The massive Bunker Hill Development mixed-income rehabilitation will begin City-sponsored review meetings with the community online this month, with the first meeting taking place on Sept. 9. Adelaide Grady, executive director of Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment for Leggatt McCall, said they are…
From Fitness to Feeding: Charlestown YMCA Was a Stopgap in Feeding the Town, Will Continue as Facility Re-Opens
Charlestown YMCA Director Dru Belli had one of the most adventurous first years that one might be able to have after taking the helm of a critical non-profit organization. Starting last October, changes came fast and furious – and then…
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry and COVID-19
By Tom MacDonald The demand for food at St. Mary-St. Catherine’s Harvest on Vine emergency food pantry has skyrocketed since COVID-19 hit. The number of families we serve has increased, and the amount of food we distribute has increased. Men…