The transfer of Charlestown High Principal Will Thomas was a shock to many in the community who had come to know the high school, but Councilor Lydia Edwards said the loss of such a good school leader may not be…
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Car Breaks in Charlestown Are up, Skewing the Overall Crime Stats in the Neighborhood
Boston Police released the first quarter crime stats for Charlestown and while the 52 percent increase in Part One Crime in the neighborhood may seem staggering at first, a closer look at the stats shows that car breaks are the…
New Health Charlestown Will Begin COVID-19 Testing in Charlestown
The Boston Resiliency Fund recently awarded NEW Health Charlestown, located at 15 Tufts St., a $60,000 grant to help open their COVID-19 testing site located right behind the health center. The site will be the first testing center dedicated to…
Neighborhood Round-Up
Charlestown Branch Library Remains Closed For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown Branch, remain closed. Please do not make returns or donations until the library re-opens. All…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled for the remainder of the year. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled for the remainder of the year. Boston Public Schools: Free breakfast and lunch will be provided throughout the school closure.…
State Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening, Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards
New standards will apply to all workplaces when phased reopening begins On Monday, May 11, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a four-phase approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply…
Councilor Edwards calls for new approach on liquor licenses
Councilor Lydia Edwards filed an order for a hearing late last week to discuss a voluntary buyback of liquor licenses by the City of Boston. These newly acquired licenses could then be leased to businesses, which would help the City…
Navy Yard Artist Ready to Paint Away the COVID Blues
Watercolor painting seemed like a pretty good retirement pastime to Norman Strawbridge about seven years ago, until he learned how very difficult it is really is. Too bad he had already fallen in love with the challenge beforehand. Strawbridge has…
Looking Forward: Boston Public Schools Will Go Ahead With Choosing New Exam School Test
Supt. Brenda Cassellius said Boston Public Schools (BPS) will go forward with choosing a new exam school test provider for next fall, with several companies considering bids and a bid due date of May 15. During a call with the…
Suddenly There’s a Race: State Rep Race Features Both Charlestown and Chelsea Candidate
With the deadline for Nomination Papers for state offices coming this Tuesday, suddenly a race has emerged in the 2nd Suffolk House of Representatives district – which includes Charlestown and most of Chelsea. State Rep. Dan Ryan pulled Nomination Papers…