Heading off into the sunset on the Harbor now includes a great cycling workout. Or if one would rather – a relaxing time watching others pedal away. The new CycleBoat operated by Ed and Rosie Cardinali is the first-ever pedal-powered,…
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Monument Experiments With Ice Cream on Main Street
It’s been years since there have been ice cream cones on Main Street, but last week Monument Restaurant gave a test-run to having an ice cream cart in their space – and early results said it was a hit. Manager…
Edwards Supports Master Plan Process : With a Call to Involve All Facets
City Councilor Lydia Edwards and organizers of the 02129 Neighborhood Alliance are calling for initial support this week to the City’s announcement of a comprehensive, neighborhood-driven Master Plan – going along with the stated support of Rep. Dan Ryan last…
Kitchen Kup Roller Hockey Hands The Reins to a Younger Generation
The annual Kitchen Kup roller hockey tournament features the best-of-the-best in summer hockey, and this year, founder Joe Brennan is handing over the reins on the summer battle to the younger generation. This week, he said the 22-team double elimination…
Pedestrian Killed on Alford St.; Police Search Everett for Truck
A pedestrian crossing Alford Street at the Everett/Charlestown line on Thursday, July 25, was hit and killed by a driver in a white truck that fled the scene. At about 11:24 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, officers assigned to District…
The National Parks of Boston Celebrates the World War II Homefront
The National Parks of Boston will host “We Can Do It!” Service on the Homefront in World War II in the Charlestown Navy Yard, on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11. The American War Machine sprang into action in response to the…
Charlestown Teens Set out for Catch of the Day
On Wednesday, July 10, eight teens from Turn it Around joined Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay for a free day of recreational fishing on Boston Harbor aboard the 49-passenger classic fishing boat, “The Belle.” Save the Harbor’s free Catch…
Night Shift : Gilmore Bridge Night Work Stretching Neighbors Thin
Living next to the Gilmore Bridge can mean a great view of traffic jams – and that’s no surprise – but to a lot of neighbors on the Charlestown/Cambridge line, they never expected to have to endure nightly jackhammering on…
Tickets on Sale for Second Murphys Boxing Event at Encore
Tickets are now on sale for Encore Boston Harbor’s second Murphys Boxing championship match on Friday, August 23, at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. The second match is subsequent to a sold-out event on Friday, July 12, which saw more than…
USS Constitution Museum Opens New Exhibit about Today’s Crew
The USS Constitution Museum opened a new exhibit this week, entitled ‘Today’s Crew: USS Constitution.’ The exhibit, open to all visitors during regular Museum hours, highlights the active duty crew members currently serving aboard “Old Ironsides.” “The magnitude of what we’re…