Thanksgiving is a wonderful family holiday, but the day can be ruined with a cooking or candle fire, a burn injury, or a carbon monoxide incident from long-term use of the oven, said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. There…
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Boston Marathon Miles for Miracles:Charlestown Resident Emily Fleming Raises Funds for Patient Care, Research, and Community Health
Charlestown resident Emily Fleming completed the Boston Marathon last year, no small achievement on any day, but the freezing rain and gusty winds made the 26-mile, 385-yard course as uninviting as possible for every competitor in the field. In April,…
Charlestown Scheduled to Get Fios Under New Contract Provision
A new amendment to the City’s cable contract will bring the Verizon fiber network Fios to the Charlestown in the coming year, Mayor Martin Walsh announced on Tuesday. Building on the partnership formed in 2016, Verizon will expand its local…
Healthy Breakfast for Dad
Ryan Solinsky juggles his pancakes along with his son, Steele, during the annual Lion’s Club Veterans Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 11 in the Knights of Columbus Father Mahoney Hall. Several families turned out to honor veterans with the Lion’s…
Harvest Fair
Deb Sordillo donated an autographed Super Bowl montage of Julian Edelman from the historic Patriots win over the Atlanta Falcons to the Silent Auction for the 179th St. John’s Church Harvest Fair and Dinner. Many guests took refuge from the…
Edwards May Appeal Zoning Commission Decision on Height at Hood Park Project
After a 7-1 vote by the Zoning Commission last Wednesday, Nov. 7, to approve a text amendment allowing taller buildings on a portion of Hood Park, this week City Councilor Lydia Edwards said she might appeal the decision. Edwards, allying…
Six Firms vie for Activation of Navy Yard
Six firms have emerged as the leaders in the quest to make the Navy Yard a little more of a happening place. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) announced at a meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 7, that six firms…
Charlestown NEW Health Center Brings on a New SUDS Director
The Charlestown NEW Health Center has brought on a new Substance Abuse Disorder Services (SUDS) specialist and is looking to help address the crisis in tandem with several other service agencies in the Town. Norma Repucci, a veteran of SUDS…
CNC Community Corner
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council wishes to announce the cancellation of the upcoming At-Large election scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018. After reviewing nomination papers submitted, the Election Committee certified five candidates to appear on this year’s ballot for 7 positions…
Say Bye-Bye to Pier 5: BPDA says it Cannot be Saved, Could Fall in Soon
Any hopes of importing a South Boston ‘Lawn On D’ style park on Pier 5 in the Navy Yard have been dashed this week after Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) officials told neighbors that the pier is not salvageable…