By Seth Daniel The Charlestown Residents Alliance for the Charlestown Development held its first-ever Christmas toy distribution this week since forming earlier this year. President Tiara Murphy said they were happy to continue a long-standing tradition, but as a new…
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Pops,Spaulding Choir Brighten Holidays
By Seth Daniel There’s no question that the Boston Pops is anchored at Symphony Hall in the winter, but there’s also no question they don’t mind pulling up anchor once in a while to travel to Charlestown. For the 7th…
Residents Sound Off on Hood Park Plan for Concert Venue, Restaurant
By Lauren Bennett After the bombshell news earlier this month at the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) meeting that the Hood Park was pursuing a concert venue operator for the first floor of its proposed new parking garage, residents were able…
High-Value Homeowners Can Pre-Pay Property Tax
By Seth Daniel The new national tax policy has bled significantly into City Hall this week as many residents – particularly those in high-value properties – scramble to City Hall to pre-pay their property taxes for the next two quarters…
CNC Corner
The Spaulding-Charlestown Neighborhood Council Community Partnership Fund announces the third year of funding. There will be a second tutorial on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 7 p.m. also at the American Legion Hall. Please note that attending one of these…
Paula Milone-Nuzzo Recently Installed President of MGH Institute of Health
Paula Milone-Nuzzo, PhD, RN, FHHC, FAAN, was officially installed on December 7, as the sixth president of MGH Institute of Health Professions. Speaking to an audience of members from the MGH Institute community, representatives from area colleges and Partners HealthCare,…
Loud and Clear:Charlestown Wants More Liquor Licenses for Restaurants
By Seth Daniel The call has been heard at City Hall that Charlestown residents and businesses would like to see more liquor licenses available in the neighborhood for restaurants and pubs, and Economic Chief John Barros said a proposed new…
The Finials are Back at St John’s Episcopal
The final step in the restoration and painting of the Parish House of St John’s Episcopal Church at 27 Devens Street began in late November with the installation of three new finials on the third floor dormers. The work began…
Councilor LaMattina says Farewell in Final Speech
By John Lynds After more than 11 years as District 1 City Councilor, and a 30-year career as a public servant for the City of Boston, Councilor Sal LaMattina addressed his colleagues in the Council Chambers for the last time…
Santa Style
KEEPING COOL! The First Church in Charlestown was the place to catch Santa Claus last Saturday morning, Dec. 9, as the snow began to fall. The church sponsored a visit with Santa and a pancake breakfast free to all in…