By Seth Daniel In a 24-page decision that chided the City of Boston for using “inflammatory” language in its lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) over the Wynn Everett casino designation, Judge Janet Sanders dismissed the lawsuit in plain…
Police Briefs 12-10-2015
Charlestown beat POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1…
Townie Tidbits
HOLIDAY CONCERT AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH, DECEMBER 13 Once again, Christmas is approaching Charlestown and thanks to St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish, the Friends of the Charlestown Library and the folks at Hammond Residential Real Estate, This year’s holiday…
Warren Tavern Ready to Host Toys for Tots event Saturday
By Seth Daniel One of the largest holiday events in Charlestown – with a focus on helping children – will take place this Sunday evening when the Warren Tavern hosts its annual Toys for Tots Donation Drop Off gathering. Kim…
Holiday Concert on Dec 13
St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish together with Friends of the Charlestown Library & Hammond Residential Real Estate Announce a Free Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 13th at 3:30 at St. Mary’s Church, 55 Warren Street The Copley Singers, Brian…
Community Sorts Through Details Of Casella Trash Transfer Proposal
By Seth Daniel A smattering of residents and Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) members heard big plans on Monday night from Casella Resource Solutions to establish a trash transfer station at its property in the Bunker Hill Industrial Park that would…
Local Tree Lighting is set for Sunday
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the schedule for this year’s 20th Anniversary Mayor’s Trolley Tour and Enchanted Tree Lightings occurring in Charlestown on Sunday, December 6 at 3:15 p.m. in Thompson Square. “We are fortunate in the City of Boston…
Mishawum Extension Bridge Re-Opens Quietly
Just as quickly and quietly as it closed last summer, the Mishawum Extension Bridge has re-opened to drivers on Rutherford Avenue. City officials noted that the bridge – a critical U-turn option for local drivers looking to go into Boston…
Police Briefs 12-03-2015
Charlestown Beat POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1…
Downtown View:Good Books for Gift Giving
By Karen Cord Taylor It’s December. Time for a holiday gift book roundup. Two recommendations are the works of Massachusetts authors whose books, no matter what the titles, are really about relationships. No One Ever Told Us That: Money and…
Townie Tidbits
CHARLESTOWN HAS A TALE OF TWO TOWNS TO SHARE WITH ONE ANOTHER Decembers are for remembering and sharing especially in Charlestown where folks rarely forget their humble roots and all their blessings. Townies also know that many struggle once again…
Table for Two
Kristen and John Sullivan enjoy appetizers together during the Charlestown Mother’s Association Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Knights of Columbus. The blockbuster event drew hundreds of residents and elected officials, and featured very lively and interesting auction items.