The Boston Conservation Commission had cancelled their November 28 public meeting of the Boston Conservation Commission. The sole item on the agenda, which was the Shipyard Quarters Marina Enforcement Order, will be heard on December 12, 2012.
Downtown View : Parking Lot Worries
I’m worried. It’s about a surface parking lot. It seems silly to worry about a parking lot, but that’s the way it is. Maybe it will turn out okay, but things have a way of getting out of hand. Let’s…
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
With the holiday season now upon us, we urge our readers to remember to be aware of your surroundings as you race from a holiday party to planning for friends and family visiting to just coming back with your Christmas…
Holidays Are in Full Swing
Thanksgiving has come and with it a few added pounds around the waist have been gained. Now, the race is on for Christmas. If you drive around the neighborhood, Christmas lights and decorations are already out on homes. This is…
Police Briefs 11-30-2012
CHARLESTOWN Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 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. Drugs 11/19/12…
Obituaries 11-30-2012
Stephen Langone Retired Boston Firefighter Stephen T. Langone of West Roxbury, formerly of Charlestown, Ret. Boston Firefighter Eng. Co. #50, died suddenly on November 20. He was 67 years old. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a…
Whole Foods Offers Complimentary Shuttle
Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce a complimentary shuttle service for its new neighbors in the Charlestown and North End communities. The complimentary shuttle will take shoppers to the closest open Whole Foods Market location, in Beacon Hill, while…
Hearing on Conditions at Local Marina, Nov. 28
The Boston Conservation Commission will hold an enforcement hearing on November 28 to determine what action should be takenagainst the owner of Shipyard Quarter’s Marina in the Charlestown Navy Yard if a plan is not presented to fix several of…
WECA holds meeting on future of BRA
By Donna Rheaume The West End Civic Association sponsored a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to discuss the BRA’s (Boston Redevelopment Association) role in neighborhood planning and development, the BRA’s Article 80 process and what action residents can take to…
Smarter Travel Media Supports Harvest on Vine
Smarter Travel Media of Charlestown, a travel advisory company located in the Hood Business Park, has again donated $1000 to Harvest on Vine Emergency Food Pantry. Every Thursday, Smarter Travel treats its 110 employees to a catered lunch, a perk…
7 Elected to CNC Board
The CNC At- Large elections were held on November 17. In total, 325 people came out and voted. The following is the listing of the seven members who will be seated at the January 8 CNC meeting: Barbara Babin Peg…
Thanksgiving 2012
This Thanksgiving, as we pause to reflect, there are mixed signs of where we as a nation are headed. First for the good news: The presidential election showed more minorities participated in the voting process. The home mortgage crisis that…