When one thinks of the Charlestown High School boys basketball teams of the past few years, the name Shabazz Napier comes to mind. The talented UConn senior was at his old high school court for a jersey number retirement ceremony…
Few Specifics Offered for Wynn Casino
City Councilor Sal LaMattina criticized Wynn Casino’s plans to mitigate traffic through Charlestown to its proposed casino in Everett at a meeting Tuesday night at Charlestown High School. While Wynn representatives said at the meeting they would spend millions to…
Charlestown Community Appreciation Awards Ceremony to Be on April 25
The 22nd Peter Looney Charlestown Appreciation Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 25th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30. Dinner will be served at 7:30. Awards Ceremony starts at…
Not for Nothin’
Legal Seafoods update Officials from Legal Seafoods announced at the Charlestown Neighborhood Council monthly meeting on Tuesday night that the popular restaurant may have their official opening in late spring or early summer if all goes well with city licenses…
Letters to the Editor
Charlestown is not Beacon Hill Dear Editor, The Charlestown neighborhood has changed much over the past twenty years. A new demographic of people have become part of this community, opening shops and participating in a wide array of local activities.…
Charlestown High School Basketball Team Senior Night
The Charlestown High School boys basketball team honored five seniors prior to the game with New Mission last Friday evening in the school gymnasium. Freddy Oliveira, Edler Kris-Porter, Taris Wilson, Maxwell Spinola and Oliver Benner address the crowd and presented…
Police Briefs 02-06-2014
POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the third Tuesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:30 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service…
Ryan Holds Fundraiser; Picks up Endorsement
Charlestown resident and candidate for state representative, Dan Ryan’s campaign is moving full steam ahead and getting support from outside the neighborhood. Ryan is hoping to bring the seat back to Charlestown for the first time since Jimmy Collins held…
Charlestown Democrats Will Caucus on Feb. 11
Registered Democrats in Charlestown (WARD 2) will be holding a caucus at the Harvard-Kent School located at 50 Bunker Hill Street on February 11, 2014 at 6:30 to elect 13 delegates and 3 Alternates to the 2014 Massachusetts Democratic Convention,…
Boston Meeting on Wynn Casino Set for Feb. 4
Mayor Martin Walsh is not letting the proposed casino in neighboring Everett fall off his radar. The City of Boston will be hosting a public meeting on the proposed Wynn casino on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the…
Thank You, Sen. DiDomenico
As the Mystic River winds its way to the sea, the Charlestown waterfront is the last area that this river empties into before mixing with the larger Boston Harbor. However, if you do not have a sturdy boat, then maybe…
Charlestown Y’s Annual Fund Campaign
MGH Institute of Health Professions President Jan Bellack, right, presents a check for $1,891 to Charlestown YMCA Director Steve Telesmanick in support of the Dennis McLaughlin House as part of the Charlestown Y’s Annual Fund Campaign. The Y’s Annual Fund…