Charlestown students were able to experience a change of pace and scenery while also gaining some valuable skills this summer through the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Community Summer Jobs Program. Now in its 29th year, Massport’s program supported 11 Charlestown area high…
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North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
Work Hours •Most work will be done during the daytime (4:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) •Other work will be done overnight (10:00 pm. – 4:00 a.m.) •In multiple shifts (6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.) Marine Impacts •The temporary Safety Zone on the Charles…
Local Officials Endorse Dan Ryan for Re-Election in the Second Suffolk
Election Day in the race for the Second Suffolk district is coming quickly. Two prominent Chelsea City Councilors touted their long-standing working relationships with State Representative Dan Ryan by endorsing him this past week. Councilor Calvin T. Brown announced his…
Damali Vidot Highlights Connection Between COVID-19 and Environmental Justice
As the race for the House of Representatives’ Second Suffolk seat heats up, Damali Vidot, current At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea, continues to build momentum from a diverse group of organizations, including…
Tatte Owner Excited to Be in Charlestown, New Position Was Long Time in the Making
The founder of Tatte Bakery + Café said this week she is excited to have opened the doors of the shop in Charlestown last month, and did not step down as CEO because of any local zoning challenges or any…
USS Constitution Reopened for Public Visitation
USS Constitution reopened to free public visitation on Aug. 7 and is scheduled to continue to open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Approximately 1,000 guests visited Old Ironsides during the reopening weekend, from Aug.…
BTU calls for full remote learning to start school year
Boston Teachers Union releases proposal for the safe restart of Boston Public Schools The Boston Teachers Union (BTU) has released a proposal for re-opening schools this fall, calling for a fully remote learning program and not the hybrid, in-person model…
Long Last: Pier 6 Marina Re-Build Finally Gets Floating
The sins of others in the past certainly haunted Chuck and Ann Lagasse as they worked the last four and a half years through the permitting process to re-build what was a derelict marina left to rot by a Long…
The Perfect Escape: Wind On Water Exhibit Offers WOW Summer Respite
A summer breeze and social distancing have worked out well in the Navy Yard for the exciting public art exhibit, ‘WOW: Wind on Water,’ put on by the Navy Yard Garden Association – working out as public art that has…
Major Interest Sparked for Mail-In Ballots Early in the Primary Election
City officials said they had received more than 26,500 applications from registered voters to receive a mail-in ballot for the Sept. 1 Primary Election – which faces a heated race for state representative in Charlestown and the U.S. Senate race…