Chris Remmes, a resident of Charlestown, announced that he has formed a committee to explore a campaign for the 2nd Suffolk State Representative seat held by Eugene O’Flaherty since 1997. Remmes, 48, is a local Realtor, Chair of the Charlestown Democratic…
APAC Officials Fearful of Pending Heating Crisis
Already officials at the Charlestown APAC office and its parent company Boston ABCD are concerned that a heating crisis is on the horizon if the federal government does not fully fund the federal fuel assistance program that helps thousands of…
Cycling Club Grand Opening on Friday
Charlestown Cycling Club announces its Grand Opening on Friday, December 6, introducing a state of the art indoor spin studio. Owner, and Charlestown resident, Sarah Combies and her dedicated staff invite you to visit their website at www.ctowncycle.com for opening…
Non-profits Can Apply for CNC Seats
All Non-profit organizations wishing to apply for one of seven non-profit seats on the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) for the next two year term, should forward a letter of interest no later than January 3, 2013 to the CNC PO…
Police Briefs 12-05-2013
Fire 11/29/13 – Officers responded to Bunker Hill Industrial Park for a report of an electrical fire. Machinery was shut down, pending an investigation by repairmen. No personal or property damage was reported at that time. Operating Under the Influence…
CHAD Holds Second Annual Turkey Trot
Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) held it’s Second Annual Turkey Trot races for children and their parents on Saturday, November 23rd at the Charlestown High School athletic field. Over fifty families turned out on the sunfilled but blustery windy morning in…
Boys and Girls Club to Share in City’s PNP
The Charlestown Boys and Girls Club will be one of 33 area non profits to share $394,000 in grant funding as part of the city’s Partners With Non-Profits (PNP) program. Mayor Thomas Menino made the announcement last week and said…
Library Calendar to Feature Famous Charlestown Residents
The calendar produced by the Friends of the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library is now available in several locations in town. This year’s calendar is available for sale in our branch library, The Joy of Old on Main…
Maps Available for Residents
Next week MassDOT will make detour maps available to Charlestown residents regarding the upcoming Callahan Tunnel closure. The Callahan Tunnel connects Boston to East Boston and points north along the Route 1A corridor. It is one of two Boston Harbor…
Happy ThanksGiving
All across the United States, Americans will be traveling far and wide to visit their families and loved ones to spend Thanksgiving Day, our unique, national holiday that celebrates nothing in particular. But that is the beauty of Thanksgiving. We…
Town Track Club Youth Excel at New England Junior Olympic Championship
A Huge Congratulations goes out to The Town Track Club Youth X-Country team for an outstanding job in Smithfield, RI on November, 17th. Our 8 and under boys took third place in the team standings and advanced to Regionals and…
Chorale Concerts at St. Mary’s Set
The internationally-acclaimed Barker College Choir & Orchestra from Sydney, Australia will perform at St. Mary’s Church, on Warren Street on their U.S. tour on Friday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. Their trip begins in Boston with performances at Boston Latin…