Nursing a leg injury and 5-miles out from finishing his first Boston Marathon, Charlestown’s Jack Kelly was stopped in his tracks. “I started to embark on a downward stretch. I would later come to learn, that this stretch was Boston…
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Avalon Crossfit Fundraiser for One Fund Boston on Friday
Avalon CrossFit, located in Charlestown, is hosting Hero WOD Friday, this Friday, April 26. WOD, in CrossFit lingo stands for workout of the day. These Hero workouts, named after people who have sacrificed their lives for others have become worldwide tributes…
Co-directors Celebrate 20 Years of Leadership at CWT
In 1993, two intrepid Charlestown Working Theater alumnae became Co-Directors of the place where they first honed their acting skills. Professional actors and lifelong Charlestown residents Jennifer and Kristin Johnson, along with Jennifer’s husband, John Peitso, a graduate of Boston…
Little League Parade is This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27th will be the 2013 Opening Day for Charlestown Little league. All players will march in the annual parade to start off the season. The parade will muster at Hayes Square at 8:30 am. All players will…
CNC to Host Meeting on Ropewalk Building
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 pm at the new Spaulding Hospital Community Meeting Room, for the purpose of hearing preliminary development concepts for the Ropewalk Building, as presented by Mr.…
Spring Show Committee
The Artists’ Group of Charlestown Annual Spring Show, Reception. was held on April 12. The Spring Show Committee are from left: Ann Bissell, Carol Schweigert, Dianne Dolan.
Track is Back
Track is back! Registration for the 2013 Town Track Club Junior Olympics program is now open. Sign-up at www.towntrackclub.com or in person at the Open House at the Charlestown Track May 1st 4-7PM. Practices are Wednesday and Friday 6-7PM starting…
Volunteers Needed for Annual Boston Shine Cleanup, April 27
Local organizers for the 11th annual Boston Shine Cleanup planned on April 27 are looking for volunteers. Most clean ups begin by 10. Supplies are provided but additional rakes, dustpans, gardening tools are welcome! Following is a list of areas…
Menino Budget Includes Capital Spending in Charlestown
Last week Mayor Thomas Menino submitted his Fiscal Year 2014 budget that includes capital spending in Charlestown. The spending in neighborhood is part of Menino’s $2.6 billion Operating Budget for FY2014 and five year $1.8 billion Capital Plan, including $196…
CPS Plan to Meet on April 22
The Charlestown Preservation Society Design Review Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Mary Colbert meeting room located at 20 Devens Street on Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting room is visible and directly accessible from the…