When Charlestown resident and Director Ellen Simmons first began her leadership of the Ronald McDonald House on Boston Harbor, she knew it was going to be both challenging and rewarding. Challenges like: dealing with the misperception that McDonald’s is their…
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Stay Away! Beacham, Robin, and Dexter in Everett to Basically Shut Down Through October
Facing a do-or-die situation for the completion of major off-site roadwork this summer, and a slower-than-expected work schedule on an Eversource project, Encore Boston Harbor and the City of Everett have announced that the areas of Beacham, Dexter and Robin…
St John’s Episcopal Donates Two Antique Fire Extinguishers to Boston Fire Museum
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Charlestown on Thursday, July 26, donated two vintage fire extinguishers to the Boston Fire Museum. The church recently upgraded their fire extinguishers and rather than discarding the two obsolete, vintage copper/brass extinguishers, they were offered to…
Ultimate Frisbee Hits Charlestown in One-Day Clinic for Superteens
Few know that Boston is a mecca for Ultimate Frisbee, but those in the city who ascribe to the values of the sport and the fun of its competition have long been trying to grow the past time with kids…
Fresh from the Sea
THE FRUITS OF THE SEA: Alexa Schmitt and Eleanor Allen show off the beautiful red lobsters about to become someone’s dinner during the annual Lobstah in the Garden party last Weds., July 18, at the Gardens for Charlestown location on…
Playing with the Pros
EVERY CHARLESTOWN KID’S DREAM…Quinn Rockhill goes on the attack against Boston Bruin and Charlestown resident Matt Grzelcyk during last Friday’s Pick Up with a Pro event at McGonagle Rink in Ryan Field. Kids from all over the neighborhood were able…
Rep Ryan:State Did Not Retreat on Opiate Legislation, Passes Unanimously
The long-discussed, wide-ranging opiate treatment bill passed the state legislature late Tuesday night just in the nick of time, after a conference committee on Tuesday agreed to a compromise form of the bill that went through many twists and turns…
Councilors Edwards, Wu File Chain Store Zoning Legislation
Acting on the controversy regarding a second Starbucks location in the North End, and the ever-creeping chain store presence on Main Street in Charlestown, Councilor Lydia Edwards said she has aligned with Councilors Michelle Wu and Kim Janey to try…
Kitchen Kup Tourney Drops this Weekend
The vaunted Kitchen Kup is back for another summer of fun at Eden Street Park this weekend, and founder Joe Brennan said there will be some great teams competing in a relaxed atmosphere only found in the Town. So far,…
AG Healey Endorses Pressley in Congressional Race
More than a few people were surprised locally when Attorney General Maura Healey, of Charlestown, endorsed Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley for the 7th District over her own congressman, Michael Capuano. Healey spoke mostly of loyalty in her letter of endorsement…