Mayor Thomas Menino’s office released the names of the Advisory Committee, on Wednesday morning, following a discussion at the Charlestown Neighborhood Council on Tuesday night. The following is the statement from the Mayor’s office: “The City created an Advisory Group…
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The Chief Marshall’s Banquet – Battle of Bunker Hill Day
The James W. Conway Post #26 of the American Legion will host the annual banquet to honor 2013 Chief Marshall Eileen Locke on Friday, June 14th at 6:30PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street. A buffet dinner…
Bake Sale for the One Fund
Good Shepherd School teacher Brittany Wehler with students Emma and Joe Hendessi during a Thursday, May 23 bake sale for the One Fund.
Running for a Good Cause
Charlestown Resident and member of Horizons for Homeless Children’s Young Professionals Committee, Meg Shea (left)co-chaired and ran the 2013 “Route for Kids” 5k hosted by Horizons for Homeless Children. This year’s 5k took place in Jamaica Plain, and drew a…
Charlestown Garden Tour Scheduled for June 15
Explore the hidden gardens and public green spaces of Charlestown at the Gardens for Charlestown Garden Tour. On Sat., June 15th from 10:00-3:00 meet the gardeners of this historic neighborhood and view twelve delightful and varied private gardens. Also, learn…
Police Still Looking for Suspect in Murder
Authorities are seeking a man in connection with the May 7 murder of Steven Jones and have charged the suspect’s sister with witness intimidation. Pablo Flores Jr., 20, is being sought in connection with Jones’ shooting death near the intersection…
Volunteers Needed at Charlestown Library for Reading Event
Support children’s literacy in Charlestown by volunteering at this month’s Reading is Fundamental event on Thursday, May 30th. If you are available to help out between 3:30 and 6:00, email Charlestown children’s librarian Laura Miller, [email protected]. On Thursday, May 30th,…
The Charlestown Little League
The Charlestown Little League held its Annual Barbeque last Saturday at Sullivan Square Fields. Shown are Melvin Jones, Eddie Ferreira, Marvin Coplin, Ivan Auger, Nolan Trapp, and Coach Greg Grant.
Connolly Opens Charlestown Office
Nearly 50 volunteers gathered at 295 Main Street to open the campaign office in Charlestown. Connolly is the first mayoral candidate to open an office in Charlestown. After the office opening, volunteers headed out into Charlestown to talk with residents…
FCC Blocks Lamattina Ordinance on Regulating Satellite Dishes Hereby
After City Councilor Sal LaMattina pushed through an ordinance to regulate how satellite dishes are installed in neighborhoods like Charlestown the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) blocked the measure last year. Under pressure from the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association (SBCA)…