The sounds of Frank Sinatra music or sultry Peggy Lee tunes in the Encore Boston Harbor resort had been off since March until this past week – as employees began to return for training in the run up to last…
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CNC Distributes Final $100,000 Spaulding Grant Money in Year Five
It wasn’t exactly how the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) hoped the final year of their Spaulding Rehabilitation mitigation grant distribution would go, as they had always hoped to have a big celebration at the Knights of Columbus to celebrate a…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead: July 12 – July 25
The following is a summary of work being done and travel impacts due to construction on the North Washington Street Bridge. Traffic Shifting Onto Temporary Bridge (July 17 – 19) Starting July 17, traffic will be shifted onto the new…
Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot Endorsed for State Representative by Multiple Local and Regional Leaders
At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District, Damali Vidot, announced a wave of support from local and regional leaders in the past week as she continues to build campaign momentum towards the primary…
Rep. Ryan Bolsters Commitment to Children and Families
State Rep. Dan Ryan joined Speaker Bob DeLeo and colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing An Act relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families, which strengthens the laws ensuring the safety and well-being of the Commonwealth’s…
Councilor Edwards to Begin Hearings on ZBA Reforms
City Councilor Lydia Edwards will hold a working session on Thursday at City Hall to discuss major reforms to the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), just as the Board begins to meet again and tackle a backlog of hundreds of…
Maeve Fittz Traded Pandemic Italy For Front-Line Nursing in Boston
This past spring semester was supposed to be a life-changing experience in Italy for Charlestown’s Maeve Fittz, and in many ways it was, but in no way that she or her family could have ever predicted. Fittz left Charlestown in…
BPDA to Look at Two Licensing Agreements After the Fact
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will hold its monthly Board meeting on July 16 in an online format, and will consider two license agreements based in Charlestown. Aside from that, the agenda is rather light for the entire…
The Anchor Venue in Navy Yard is Now Open
Last year it was torrential rains, and this year it was a pandemic, but The Anchor venue has persevered through both to find success in the Charlestown Navy Yard – finally getting approval to open its outdoor venue and beer…
GLX to Coordinate Series of Major Crane Lifts This Weekend at Lechmere Viaduct in East Cambridge
Massive precast concrete pier caps will be lifted into place atop new Lechmere Viaduct support columns. Detours for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles will be in effect Friday through Sunday evenings. GLX announced Thursday, July 9, it will begin a…