To paraphrase Bob Dylan, we don’t need a weatherman to tell us how hot it has been these past few weeks. Still, even we were surprised to learn that the past 21 days have set a record for the hottest…
Olivia Newton-John
Although Olivia Newton-John was Australian (by way of England), for a period in the 1970s and ’80s, she was America’s sweetheart, the proverbial girl next door. She’d already had great success as a singer in the mid-70s, but her appearance…
Letter to the Editor
Looking for Answers To the Editor, Here in Charlestown, the summer of 2022 is feeling like “the lost summer” – especially for our hard-working families, youth, and seniors. We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve lamented “if only…
Charlestown’s National Night Out
NEW Health To Hold Free Community Celebration in Charlestown Aug. 9
In celebration of National Health Center Week, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) will host a free community celebration at its Charlestown location on Tuesday, Aug. 9. The event, scheduled to take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at…
DiDomenico’s Bill Supporting Children With Diabetes in School Passes Senate
Last week the State Senate passed Senator DiDomenico’s legislation which would support students managing diabetes in our schools. H.5052 An Act providing for diabetes management in schools would address the critical need for increased diabetes management services in schools for children…
Brewer’s Fork Wins Best of Boston Award
Since opening seven years ago, Brewer’s Fork on Moulton Street has become a neighborhood favorite and is now a Boston Magazine favorite. The food at Brewer’s Fork has become a reliable staple in Charlestown because it’s a simple menu of…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Decreases
As the highly contagious sub variants of the COVID virus continue to spread across the nation, the latest surge of COVID may be waning a bit both in Charlestown and citywide. According to the latest data by the Boston Public…
Wu Declares Heat Emergency, Opens 16 BCYF Cooling Centers to All Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston starting, August 4 through Sunday, August 7, due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the 90s, with the heat index expected to reach high…
Youth Shows Positivity in the Navy Yard With Photo Contest
The Navy Yard is a beautiful place with a vibrant community. There are many young people brought up here ready to make their mark. One of those youths is Mitchell Geffin. Mitchell is a 15-year-old sophomore at the Landmark School in Beverly and…
Major Orange Line Revitalization Work To BeAccelerated During 30-Day Shutdown of Entire Line
The MBTA announced its plans to accelerate major track and maintenance work on the Orange Line during a 30-day shutdown of the entire line beginning at approximately 9 PM on August 19 through September 18 with service resuming on Monday,…
BPDA Releases Two Draft Scenarios for the Future of Charlestown
This week the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) announced an important milestone and update in the PLAN: Charlestown community planning process. The BPDA officially released two draft scenarios for the future of Charlestown, focusing on the industrial area along…