The pantry and shelves for Charlestown’s Harvest On Vine food pantry are getting low. The following statement was issued. “We need to replenish our stock very soon. With the economy being hit hard and Johnnies Food Master closing down, our…
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Crime Down Here
Charlestown saw the most dramatic drop in crime in 2012 than any other neighborhood in Boston. Crime was down 24% in 2012 and there were 161 less total Part One crimes when compared to 2011. The dramatic decrease in crime…
Murphy Elected to Lead City Council
At-Large City Councilor Stephen Murphy was unanimously elected by the council Monday to serve another two-year term as the body’s president. After being elected Murphy immediately appointed Charlestown City Councilor Sal LaMattina to serve another two-year term as his vice…
Zelma Lacey House /Warren Prescott School Annual Christmas Card Contest Ceremony
The lobby of Zelma Lacey House was abuzz with students from the Warren Prescott, on site to celebrate the annual award winners for the Christmas Card Contest. Each year the school partners with Zelma Lacey House for its annual Christmas…
O’Neill to Be Re-appointed to School Bd.
As the Boston School Deartment (BPS) moves forward with its overhaul of the student assignment process, parents in Charlestown can rest easy knowing the schools and students here will be well represented on the Boston School Committee. Mayor Thomas Menino…
Christmas Tree Collection on Until Jan. 18
With the holidays in the rear view mirror, Charelstown residents can kick their trees to the curb for composting during the next two weeks. Boston’s Public Works Department will collect Christmas trees for composting from January 7 to January 18.…
Warren Prescott School Chorus
On Thursday, December 20th students in grades 3-8 from the Warren Prescott School Chorus performed a holiday medley at Copley Place as part of the Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion initiative in concert with the i Create campaign. Throughout the…
MGH Institute Donates to Several Local Charities
The faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the MGH Institute community have come together to generously support several charities in Charlestown and other worthy organizations during this season of giving. The organizations supported include: • Dennis McLaughlin House, Charlestown. The…
Council Passes Ordinance Aimed at Improving Rental Apartments
City Councilor Sal LaMattina was one of nine councilors voting in favor of a new ordinance that aims to make the rental housing market in Charlestown safer, cleaner and healthier by conducting regular inspections of rental apartments every five years.…
Residents Seek to Raise Money for Victims of Sandy Hook
The anonymous Charlestown residents behind the Holiday display at the neighborhood’s Preservation Park are using the display of inflatable Christmas Characters to raise money for the victim’s of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. The residents behind…