The new redistricting map approved by the House has Chelsea being taken out of Rep. Dan Ryan’s district. While Ryan would lose Chelsea he would gain two precincts in Everett and precincts in East Cambridge and Cambridgeport. House Bill 4210,…
PLAN: Charlestown Process Creates More Questions as It Moves Forward
By Adam Swift Put some Charlestown residents and representatives of the Boston Planning & Development Agency in the same room, even if it’s a virtual room, and there’s sure to be some emotions running high. Last week, the PLAN: Charlestown…
A Look at Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
Charlestown, City Kick Off Early Voting for November’s Municipal Election
On Tuesday, Charlestown voters had the opportunity to vote early at the Harvard/Kent Elementary School Gymnasium for the Nov. 2 Municipal Election and voters here can continue to vote at City Hall until Friday or utilize early voting drop boxes…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
After the Charlestown COVID positive test rate increased over 50 percent two weeks ago it has decreased slightly last week according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the weekly report released Monday by the BPHC, 655 Charlestown…
Halloween Checklist Should Include Candy, Costume, Designated Driver
Halloween Checklist: Candy, Costume, Designated Driver Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to make a plan for a designated driver before Halloween weekend begins. MADD is concerned anytime a holiday falls on a weekend when the risk of…
USS Constitution Drops Sails Underway for First Time in 9 Years for CPO Heritage Weeks
USS Constitution dropped all three topsails while underway for the 2021 Chief of Naval Operations’ Chief Petty Officer Heritage Training Weeks, October 22. With the help of 120 newly selected chief petty officers, USS Constitution’s crew successfully dropped all three…
News Briefs
CNC to Hold Election for Seven Precinct Seats The Charlestown Neighbor-hood Council is conducting the election for its seven precinct seats on Saturday, Nov.20, at the Hayes Square Police Station, 20 Vine St. Nomination papers are currently available at the…
Be Sure to Vote This Tuesday
The historic election in the City of Boston is set for this coming Tuesday, November 2, with the main event being the mayoral contest between Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu. Boston voters for the first time will be electing…
Remembering the Perfect Storm
It was 30 years ago this week when the Perfect Storm struck the East Coast of the United States, bringing powerful winds and gargantuan waves that pummeled the Massachusetts coastline on Wednesday, October 30, and continued into the next day.…
Enjoy a Safe Halloween
Yes, we all want to party and enjoy this Halloween season as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, especially after Halloween essentially was cancelled last year. But we urge all of our readers not to overdo it and…
Guest Op-Ed: Yes on 1 for a Better Budget: The Time Is Now
Andres Del Castillo This year, there will be a question on the November ballot that would change how the City budget is created. It would allow the city council to change budget items by a majority vote, and create an…