Finding the history of a specific place in Charlestown – such as one’s home or business – often resulted in consulting numerous printed atlases, perhaps a trip to the Hyde Park archives and likely a lot of dead ends. Now,…
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Urban Renewal Meeting Will Be About Listening, Talking about Results
Saving the best for last, the long-awaited Charlestown Urban Renewal review meeting has been scheduled for Feb. 27, and will be led by Charlestown’s Chris Breen – who has been conducting Urban Renewal meetings all over the city for the…
Historic Houses of the Month: Charlestown State Prison
In 1800 the Massachusetts State Legislature appointed a committee to select a site to build a state prison. A parcel of land of approximately 5 acres was chosen at Lynde’s Point beside Charles River Bay in Charlestown, currently the site…
Seeking Board Members with Imagination and Vision
Artists’ Group of Charlestown, established in 1997, is seeking new board members to continue and expand its presence in the community of Charlestown and beyond. A major asset of the AGC is the StoveFactory Gallery where artists, and the community…
State Committeewoman Lesley R. Phillips Seeks Re-election
Democratic State Committeewoman Lesley Rebecca Phillips has announced her campaign for re-election; the following is her statement: Dear voters, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the female “ballot seat” which I have held since 2008, representing…
A Legacy in Verse: Ronnie Doe Found Redemption in Poetry, Helping Others
In years past Ronnie Doe said he wasn’t known for his emotional side, or for being in touch with the feelings that come from death, love or religion. Moreso, he said he was often remembered in Charlestown for the path…
Councilor Edwards to Hold Hearing on Sweeping ZBA Changes
With the chairmanship in her possession of a powerful Council committee, Councilor Lydia Edwards has quickly advanced her Home Rule Petition in that committee, a petition that calls for sweeping reforms to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Edwards announced…
Encore Revenues Show Dramatic January Decrease in Table Games
They say never to tout your success too soon, and if one does, they should knock on wood. It doesn’t appear like Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox knocked on any wooden objects after the quarterly investor call earlier this month…
News Briefs
Spaulding-CNC Grant Proposals Eighteen Charlestown non-profit organizations have submitted proposal applications for grant funding. The organizations are scheduled to present their proposals to CNC & Spaulding representatives on February 24 and 25, and March 5 at 7 p.m. at the…
BPDA Hopes to Continue PLAN Charlestown in Mid-March
Planners at the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) said they were thrilled with the turnout and engagement with residents during the kick-off event on Jan. 30, and they are ready to begin moving towards a second meeting in mid-March.…