Maurice Francis “Mon” O’Shea Past President of Bunker Hill Community College and Charlestown Historical Society Maurice Francis “Mon” O’Shea of Melrose, formerly of Dorchester and Charlestown, died on June 4 after a brief illness. Mon had a lifelong thirst for…
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Senator Sal DiDomenico Secures Earmarks To Benefit Charlestown in State Budget
Last week the state Senate approved a nearly $50 billion budget with Senator Sal DiDomenico able to earmark state funds for several Charlestown-based programs and initiatives as well as other regional entities that will benefit the neighborhood. DiDomenico was able…
Free and Fresh Produce Distribution for Charlestown Residents at New Health
Through a new grant from PepsiCo Foundation’s Smiles in Action grant program, North End Waterfront Health’s (NEW Health) Charlestown site will distribute free fresh produce monthly throughout the summer. The program kicked off at New Health Charlestown on Tufts Street…
City of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2022 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free weekly classes both…
Councilor Coletta Announces Elizabeth “Ellie” Sanchez as Chief of Staff
Newly sworn in District 1 City Councilor Gabriela ‘Gigi’ Coletta promised to hit the ground running and has been assembling a team of the best and brightest starting with the most recent appointment of Elizabeth ‘Ellie’ Sanchez to Chief of…
Mayor’s Garden Contest Deadline July 13
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest highlighting the hard work of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the skills of all Boston residents who contribute to the beauty of the…
Bunker Hill Associates Announce Parade Week Events
After two long years deprived of a parade, Charlestown eagerly awaits the return of the Bunker Hill Day Parade this June 12th, commemorating the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This year, with the sponsorship of the City…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. Rolls Out 100 Proud Bluebikes To Celebrate Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is rolling out 100 Bluebikes wrapped in a rainbow pride-themed design through the month of June. Blue Cross Proud bikes will be integrated across the Bluebikes system’s…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Drops Slightly
Charlestown’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped last week but still remains near 15 percent as Boston health officials grapple with new, more contagious stains of the virus. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) reported that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations…
Wu Announces Curbside Food-Waste Collection Program
Building on her commitment to make Boston a Green New Deal City, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Public Works Department announced that a curbside food waste collection program with rolling online enrollment is now available. Food waste collection will align…
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Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday Fr. Dan Mahoney, pastor of Saint Francis de Sales parish, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint Francis de Sales Church, 303 Bunker Hill Street “On the top of Bunker Hill” also affectionately known as…