Charlestown Live on BNN-TV is proud to announce the arrival of two new co-hosts on it’s weekly schedule of shows. Joining our crew of Al Carrier, Diane Grant, Danny Ryan and Kathy Giordano are Abby Gray and Billy Boyle. Abby…
Charlestown Library is the Recipient of $10,000 Bequest
The Cheryl A. Stafford Trust has bequeathed $10,000 to the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library. The generous gift was accepted with thanks and appreciation on March 12 during a meeting of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees.…
City Officials Choose Surface Option for Rutherford Ave.
After the completion of a thorough and lengthy community process, and in cooperation with the residents of Charlestown, the City of Boston has announced its decision to select the Rutherford Avenue Surface Option Design Plan. The next step toward rebuilding…
Saint Patrick’s Day
This weekend all Charlestown residents will be able to get their fill of the traditional Irish fare The following organizations and businesses will be open for residents to visit and have some Irish cheer: Charlestown Women’s Club Celebration on Thursday,…
Student Jobs Are Important
Thousands of Boston students will be seeking jobs this summer and it appears that there will not be enough jobs to go around. Apparently the city’s budget cannot provide all the jobs needed for the number of students expected to…
Police Briefs 03-14-2013
Larceny – Over $200 03/05/13 – At about 1 a.m., officers responded to Tangierino on Main Street for a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, a manager informed police that two suspects had fled the establishment with one of the “hookah”…
Obituaries 03-14-2013
Christopher Bradshaw Member of Boston Sparks Association and British Institute of Embalmers Christopher C. Bradshaw, a Charlestown resident for more than 20 years, formerly of Cranston RI, died suddenly on March 5. He was 45 years old. A member of…
BHCC Hosts Play, ‘Money Matters’
Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) and Boston University’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program recently hosted a special performance of the groundbreaking play, Money Matters, at Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC). The production took place before nearly 300 people, including international…
New Director at Charlestown BGC
Officials at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) announces the appointment of Peter (Pete) Nash as Executive Director of the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club. Prior to accepting his position within the organization, Nash served as the Director…
Charlestown High Slated to Receive HVAC and Fire Safety Improvements
Charlestown High School will benefit from a recent bond sale by the City of Boston. Mayor Thomas Menino announced that the city has sold $169.2 million of general obligation bonds via competitive sale. Nine different firms bid on the series. Charlestown…
Scholarships Available for Local Students
A consortium of neighborhood affiliates in Partners HealthCare will award two scholarships of $3,000 each to high school seniors from Charlestown who will be pursuing a program of study that will lead to a health career at the associate or…
CNC to Hold Hearing on Nearen Row Permit
The CNC will be hosting a meeting for review of the proposed project at 1 Nearen Row relative to the request for a Conditional Use permit to change the existing roof line. This meeting is being held for community review…