The annual Battle of Bunker Hill Parade was held on Sunday and thousands lined the streets to see the annual event. The Parade capped off a week-long series of activities that had thousdands of residents taking part in. Congratulations go…
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Several Meetings Planned Next Week on Local Projects
Just when one thought that things were going to quiet down after the Battle of Bunker Hill Parade, next week has meetings from Monday to Thursday on a wide range of projects. The following are the meetings that residents if…
Annual Open Market Was a Success
It was a sunny and grand day for the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Open Market! Vendors were sold out, kids were thrilled with the face painter, Ginny – of GIN C. Productions, and locals walked up and down and all…
LaMattina Pushes Immigration Reform
With the U.S. Senate poised to vote on immigration reform before July 4, City Councilor Sal LaMattina ensured that Boston became the fifth city in the state to pass a local resolution in support of federal immigration reform legislation. LaMattina’s…
Bridge Bells Will Ring Again
On Saturday, June 8th, the Charlestown Bells, the interactive musical sculpture located along the locks of the Charles River Basin were removed from their current location and transported to the workshop of the artist who originally created and installed them,…
Race for Mayor of Charlestown Returns
Thanks to the Townie Association, what began in 1982 by the “Charlestown to Charlestown” Committee, once again residents have the opportunity to run for “Mayor of Charlestown,” a position with no real or legal responsibilities, but an honorary title. The…
Bunker Hill Parade Set to Start on Sunday
The annual Charlestown Battle of Bunker Hill Day Parade will be held on this Sunday June 16 starting at 12:30 p.m. Three divisions will take part in the parade that starts at Hayes Square (Chelsea and Vine Streets) and will…
CNC to Hold Meeting on Shipyard Park
The CNC Development Committee will be hosting a meeting to discuss two separate BRA / City of Boston projects in the Navy Yard. The meeting will occur on June 27th at 7pm at Spaulding Hospital’s Community Room. The City of…
Summer Fiesta at St. John’s on June 20
There will be a Summer Fiesta in the Wolcott Woodland Garden behind St. John’s Church at 27 Devens Street on Thursday, June 20th from 5 to 7:30 pm. The event is open to the public and there will be beverages,…
A Book Signing Event
A Book Signing Event: for “Girl On A Leash: The Healing Power of Dogs, a memoir” by Charlestown resident Betty L. King was held at Bestsellers Cafe, High Street, Medford on May 18. There were 40 people who attended the…