At 5:23 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, Boston Police took a walk-in report for a missing person, Olivia Ambrose, from her sister. Less than 48 hours later, police were at the door of her alleged kidnapper, drilling through an illegal…
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Smart Technology Invaluable for Law Enforcement, but Shouldn’t Replace Conversations about Safety
No one has ever been fond of having their movements tracked by Big Brother – the eye in the sky – but after the alleged kidnapping incident that unfolded in downtown Boston and in Charlestown’s Bunker Hill development, many are…
National Park Service Expresses Gratitude for Support from Harvest on the Vine
“Whatever you need, just grab it.” These words are uttered regularly by Harvest on Vine Director Tom MacDonald to Charlestown residents as they line up to receive food from the pantry. The sentiment was no different on Jan. 28, when…
CNC Community Corner
The monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford St. Representatives from the Boston Police Department and Emergency Medical Services will speak to…
Charlestown Dogs Take to the Streets to Clean the Neighborhood During the Winter Months
Did you know that street sweeping conducted by the City of Boston only extends from April 1-Nov. 30? This leaves four months out of the year for citizens of Charlestown to do our part. With close to two months having…
YMCA Offering Swim Classes
To prepare young people to swim safely this summer, registration opens Feb. 11 for the YMCA of Greater Boston’s Early Spring Aquatics session. Lessons during the seven-week program, which runs Feb. 25 through April 14, are available for swimmers of…
Parks Department Will Officially Re-name Eden Street Park after Veteran
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced this week that they will return the Eden Street Park name to World War I veteran Leo F. McCarthy instead of the Edwards Playground. The name of the playground has sparked quite a…
RSM Steps up for Charlestown – Donates More than $250k to Local Schools, Organizations
On the first day for any new employee of the RSM office in City Square, they learn where the cafeteria is, they are shown their desk, and then they are given the 4-1-1 on giving back to the Town. “Giving…
Wynn Resorts Admits Fault, Makes Settlement with Nevada Gaming
The Wynn Resorts company has agreed to a discipline complaint and settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in regard to its failures to act on matters of alleged sexual misconduct by former CEO Steve Wynn. The agreement was…
Historic House of the Month: 12-14 Common Street Ca1806
The house at 12-14 Common Street is a fine example of the Federal period. A substantial and stylish building, it boasts a handsome fanlight above the center entrance to the 3-story 5-bay main block. Flanking the hooded main entry door…