If there’s one thing that all restaurateurs in Charlestown, and citywide for that matter, can agree upon, it’s a great big thank you to the New England Patriots. That’s because the Super Bowl runs and NFL playoff jaunts over the…
Police Briefs 02-01-2018
Charlestown Beat Violation of Auto Laws 01/23/18 – As a result of a motor vehicle stop on Bunker Hill Street, an individual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle without a license. Burglary – Residential – No…
Townie Tidbits
“YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG” This past Sunday morning I was listening to ‘Country Memories’ on am 740 WJIB and an old tune I remembered came on with the lyrics, ‘Yesterday when I was young.’ I remember listening to that…
A Home for all Bostonians
The City of Boston is at a watershed moment as we find ourselves with the exciting opportunity to define our neighborhoods future for generations to come. While I am incredibly hopeful for the future of this city, I am keenly…
How We’re Making Boston a City That’s World-Class Because It Works for the Middle Class
By: Mayor Martin J. Walsh From around the world and across our nation, people look to Boston for hope, for opportunity, and for a chance to build a better life. From the first immigrant who set foot on the Shawmut…
Letter to the Editor
WHY DOES EVERYTHING SEEM TO ALWAYS END UP AT SULLIVAN SQUARE? Dear Editor: Well, we were all back at the Knights last week for the latest Rutherford Avenue/ Sullivan Square Public Information Meeting run by the Boston Transportation Department. I…
Have We Become Numb to The Shootings?
Mass shootings seem to be happening too often all across this country and it seems that we are becoming numb to them, even if they occur in school buildings and children are the ones who are being shot. The latest…
Townie Sports
TIGERS CLAWING WAY TO TITLE Pope John XXIII Coach Leo Boucher has his “hoop” squad atop the Division 4 polls as they head into a Friday night matchup with bitter rival Matignon (11-2 overall, 8-2 league). In what promises to…
Meet the Champs
Shown above are the Charlestown boys 2005 and younger team who pulled off a 6-3 win against Jamaica Plain Celik (JP) Saturday evening, January 20. The win cinched the Mass Futsal B13 Central division championship for Charlestown, completing an undefeated…
Short-Lived Shutdown of Monument is Second Time in Five Years
By Seth Daniel Signs intertwined in the fencing of the Monument announced yet another shutdown of the historical site this past weekend and through Monday, marking the second time in five years that a government-funding shutdown has affected the heart…
Morrissey Trial Started off With Openings, Jury Seating
By Seth Daniel With a courtroom packed with folks from the Town, and family and friends of the late Ryan Morrissey, in Boston’s Suffolk Superior Court Wednesday morning, Assistant District Attorney John Verner detailed in his opening statement that Nov.…
Ryan Named Legislator of the Year
State Rep. Dan Ryan received commendation on Wednesday afternoon from the largest association of Veterans’ Services Officers in the state. The Massachusetts Veterans Services Officers Association Luncheon took place on Jan. 24 at the State House with several key speakers,…