Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes from a long line of police officers in his family, but that didn’t mean he knew he wanted to be a police officer too. In fact, the 37-year veteran said it took him awhile to decide…
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Fight on 40 Warren Goes to Legal Dept., Tatte CEO Resigns
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has sent an appeal of the restaurant permit for recently-opened Tatte Bakery + Café in the Warren Street office building to the Law Department for further review. Abutter Ken Flynn appealed the decision of…
Charlestown Post Office Relocates to New Location in Bunker Hill Mall
The mail has arrived at a new location in the Bunker Hill Mall – with the Charlestown Post Office moving across the parking lot and securing a location for the future. The United States Post Office in Charlestown has opened…
Rollins, Edwards Denounce Video, but No Comment from Pressley
Unwittingly, several African-American political office-holders were dragged into an inappropriate video posted by a Boston community organizer against Republican Congressional Candidate Rayla Campbell, who has been gathering support in Charlestown following the video. Councilor Lydia Edwards, DA Rachael Rollins and…
With Fewer Bus Seats, BPS Looks to Hybrid, In-Person Model for Fall
The Boston School Committee heard a plan from the administration of Boston Public Schools for its proposed plans to re-open all schools this fall in a hybrid, in-person model where students would attend two days a week in groups. Supt.…
MGC Gives High Marks to Encore Boston Harbor Re-Opening Procedures
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) gave high marks to the opening procedures put in place by Encore Boston Harbor after its first week of operations at the re-opened resort. There were many worries as the resort opened, but many precautions…
Stolen Flowers Re-Appear Through Good Deeds
Stealing flowers from the window boxes or the front steps is bad enough, but stealing them from the front of a church certainly requires some significant confession time. However, good deeds come from all angles and this week the stolen…
Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World: Michele Gelfand, Author Talk
Are you wondering why some people wear face coverings, while others do not? Or why countries, and even states have reacted very differently to the COVID-19 pandemic? Join Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard for a virtual discussion with cultural psychologist, Michele Gelfand, about…
Street Sweeping Tickets Begin Again on Aug. 10
The City of Boston and the Public Works Department today that ticketing enforcement during street sweeping operations will resume on Monday, August 10. As part of the announcement, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) will not tow vehicles until further notice. However, tickets…
Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Endorses State Rep. Dan Ryan
On Tuesday, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 endorsed State Rep. Dan Ryan for Re-Election to the 2nd Suffolk District. “It is with great pleasure the Executive Board and Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 of the Amalgamated…