Leo Breen had the words to fit the occasion at the rededication and sign unveiling ceremony for a tree planted by the children of St. Catherine’s School as a gift to Sister Ernestine Quealy. With Sister Ernestine, the beloved former…
Third Time Could Be a Charm for Council Redistricting Plan
The Boston City Council voted 11-2 last week to support a third redistricting map that will most likely be signed by Mayor Thomas Menino in the next few days. The new map leaves City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s district largely intact.…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast Set for Sunday
The Lions Club will hold its annual Veteran’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 11 at the new Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford Street in Charlestown from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free for…
Charlestown Voters Back Obama, Warren and Incumbents
President Barack Obama was elected to a second term Tuesday night with a convincing win in the national Electoral College against former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. In Charlestown, the neighborhood came out big for the incumbent president and all Democrats…
CNC Elections Scheduled for Nov. 17
Eight candidates have submitted nomination papers for the seven At-Large Charlestown Neighborhood Council seats. The candidates are: Barbara Babin Peg Bradley Paul Clausen Tom Cunha Ed Grace Amanda Reinfeld Mark Rosenshein Erin Sullivan The At-Large CNC Election will take place…
Halloween
Sandy had blown in on Monday, but by Wednesday the day and night were perfect for Halloween. Hundreds of children, many with their parents, made their way through the neighborhoodsto threaten their tricks, but get their treats. They were not…
Police Briefs 11-08-2012
Robbery 10/30/2012 – At around 5:55 p.m., officers arrested a suspect on Lawrence Street after he allegedly grabbed an elderly woman’s handbag on Green Street. The suspect was chased by several citizens and eventually caught by one, who held him…
Speaking of Sandy
Looking at the devastation on Wednesday morning of New York City and the coastline, one cannot help but be amazed at how one of the most advanced cities in the world can be humbled in less than 24 hours by…
Obituaries 11-08-2012
Josephine ‘Eddie’ Perrotti Member of the Old Charlestown School Girls Association and Golden Age Center Josephine T. “Eddie” (Fitzgibbons) Perrotti of Charlestown died on October 29. She was 86 years old. A member of The Old Charlestown Schoolgirls Association and…
Whole Foods to Take over Johnny’s Foodmaster Site
Charlestown residents have mixed reactions following last week’s announcement that Johnny’s Foodmaster will close at the end of November after signing an agreement with Whole Foods to take over the lease at the Charlestown store and five other Foodmaster locations.…
MGH Institute Holds Successful Gala
The MGH Institute of Health Professions that is located in Charlestown in the Navy Yard for the past decade celebrated its 35th anniversary in grand fashion at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on October 25. With more than 300 people…
LaMattina Holds Hearing on Cutting Down on Noise
Loud parties by irresponsible tenants living in buildings owned by irresponsible landlords has been a quality of life issue here for quite some time now. Last Thursday, Charlestown City Councilor Sal LaMattina held a hearing at City Hall regarding his…