By John Lynds Last Wednesday night District 1 City Council Candidates squared off in one of the last debates or forums scheduled before the Tuesday, Nov. 7, municipal General Election. Hosted by the Charlestown Navy Yard Association, over 100 voters…
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Billy Kelly Looking Forward to Friends of the Training Field Presidency
By Seth Daniel No one was more surprised to become president of the Friends of the Training Field than the candidate himself, Billy Kelly. The life-long resident of the Training Field area – and former firefighter – never expected to…
USS Constitution Celebrates 220th Birthday with Sail on the Harbor
By Seth Daniel Making its first ‘underway’ since spending 18-months in drydock being repaired, the USS Constitution set sail last Friday, Oct. 20, for Castle Island with a full crew and a lively contingent of dignitaries and honored guests –…
Anthony’s Dream to Hold Time Friday in ‘Keys for Cadagan’
By Seth Daniel The Hooley family never asked for help, but Charlestown and the Anthony’s Dream Foundation are ready to help their little girl, Cadagan Hooley. This Friday, Oct. 27, the Anthony’s Dream Foundation – made up of a generous…
Passacantilli: Traffic Congestion in Charlestown is Unacceptable
Stephen Passacantilli, a local civic leader and Boston Public Schools parent running for Boston City Council District 1, has released a detailed plan to address Charlestown›s traffic crisis. Passacantilli said, “Traffic congestion could very well be the most pressing and pervasive quality of…
E Inc’s Rubber Duck Dash
Finley and Michael Webber holding a purple and sunglass-wearing rubber ducks last Saturday, Oct. 14, during e-inc’s first-ever Duck Dash in the Navy Yard. The fundraiser sought to raise money for the organization to bring a second museum exhibit to…
We Have Wynn(ers):Impact Fund Gives Nearly $200,000 to Local Organizations
By Seth Daniel Just when everyone was settled in to spend the first round of Charlestown Community Impact Funds from the Wynn Boston Harbor, now a second round has been delivered by Mayor Martin Walsh and the Impact Fund Committee.…
Annual Halloween Parade Kicks Off on Oct 31
Halloween at Monument Square and the Training Field provides lifelong memories for Charlestown’s children, families, and friends, and this year will bring the 32nd year of a special day in the Town. The 32nd annual Halloween Parade on Tuesday, October…
USS Constitution to Celebrate 220th Birthday
USS Constitution will be getting underway for her first turnaround demonstration since October 2014 from Charlestown Navy Yard on Friday Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. in commemoration of the Navy and Constitution’s 220th Birthday. The ship will be travelling to…
House,Senate Pass Legislation to Help Open Up Casino Jobs
By Seth Daniel The State Legislature has approved a major change aimed at helping those with minor criminal records from the past not be barred from getting casino jobs statewide, and particularly at the Wynn Boston Harbor resort. Earlier this…