“LUCKY” ENGINE 13 On my recent trip down to Texas, I found out they have an Engine 13 at the Downtown Austin firehouse. Most firefighters might cringe a bit if they were assigned to a company 13 but not Texans.…
The Ones That Didn’t Get Away
Charlestown resident and former Boston Bruin, Shawn Thornton (far left) is shown here last Thursday at the Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Striper Fishing Derby on Fan Pier. He is pictured with Joe Fallon, Michael Fallon and KISS 107’s Billy…
Navy Volunteers Help at Warren-Prescott School
Hands from all over the world came together to lend themselves towards a major sprucing up of the Warren-Prescott School and grounds on Tuesday – officially known in the neighborhood as Navy Day. Some 72 members of the Navy volunteer…
Four Receive Scholarships from MGH and Spaulding
Charlestown residents Mackaila Garcia, Nathaly Guerrero, Caroline Ward, and Kailey Zhu are the recipients of the 2015 Partners HealthCare Charlestown Merit Scholarship. Presented for the sixth year by Partners HealthCare System affiliates MGH Institute of Health Professions, MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center, and Spaulding Rehabilitation…
Wynn Resorts will be Using Green Initiatives in Everett
Wynn has announced that the $1.7 billion Wynn Resort in Everett will exceed state regulatory requirements for environmental sustainability and feature advanced green initiatives, including the use of solar power and rainwater harvesting. The Wynn Resort in Everett is being…
Mishawaum Extension Bridge Closed for Structural Problems
Though many might not be aware – or perhaps found out through near accidents when trying to turn – the Mishawaum Extension Bridge across Rutherford Avenue has officially closes to vehicles. Though there is no signage announcing the fact, jersey…
Police Briefs 08-20-2015
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 Community Service…
Letter to the Editor
Getting it Right for Greater Boston Dear Editor: As a resident of Charlestown, the proposed Wynn casino impacts on our environment, health and traffic have been a major concern for many of us in this community. But it’s really not…
Mayor’s New Number is 311
By Martin J. Walsh Bostonians are the eyes and ears of their communities. That’s why, in every neighborhood, I’m always asking residents what we can do better. I count on your responses to make our city services the best…
Townie Tidbits
BY SAL GIARRATANI “You can go to hell but as for me, I will go to Texas.” -Davy Crockett I just got back from my annual vacation to America down in Austin, Texas. Our nation seems to…
Jazzing It Up
Bandleader Jill Altshuler on the saxophone leads the Harvard Alumni Jazz Band in a rousing number for more than 100 people who gathered last Thursday night, Aug. 6, for the free summer concert on the water at the Menino Playground…
Flood Plan Adjustment Will Reduce Trucking
After Hurricane Sandy destroyed the coast of New Jersey and wreaked havoc on New York City a few years ago, coastal development has never been the same. Before, a goal of elevations that started above the 100-year flood plains were…