An event organized by Youth Link and held here last weekend that drew hundreds to the Corey Street basketball court in the Bunker Hill Public Housing Development could be the beginning of a much more meaningful relationship if Youth Link’s…
Obituaries 06-28-2012
Paul Smith Of Reading, formerly of Charlestown Paul F. Smith of Reading, formerly of Charlestown, died on June 20. He was the beloved husband of Alice G. (Swales) Smith; devoted father of Joann Smith of Charlestown, Paul F. Smith, Jr.…
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Members of the American Legion James Conway Post 26 held their annual flag retirement ceremony last Thursday. Shown in the above photo Charlestown Militia Captain Tom Coots get rteady to dispose of a flag. Flag burning is the proper way…
Next Time You’re at the Movies, ‘Think of Me’
Romantic comedies teach us that relationships always have a happy ending. They don’t. Action movies teach us that good always beats out evil. It doesn’t. And horror movies teach us that the killer is always avenged. He isn’t. But in…
Charlestown Bust Nets Police Drugs, Guns, Cash
Boston Police carried out series of well timed raids last week in the Bunker Hill Housing Development here which netted drugs, guns and cash. Police arrested a total of 20 persons, all of whom were arraigned last week in Charlestown…
Trash Collection Still Set for July 4
Boston Proper trash and recycling is collected on every holiday with the exception of Christmas. On Wednesday July 4th there will be regular trash collection in Beacon Hill, North End, Chinatown, Financial District and in Charlestown. Charlestown, is rarely impacted…
Preservation Society Meeting June 21
Charlestown Preservation Society invites members and people interested in CPS to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 21 at 6 pm at the Stove Factory Gallery, 523 Medford Street. In addition to recent accomplishments, the meeting will report on the…
After the Parade…
Last week’s festivities went off like clockwork and attracted a huge crowd. Everything went off without incident and the neighborhood once again shined for this year’s celebration of Bunker Hill Day. Parades have become a thing of the past nearly…
The Heat
The summer appears to finally be upon us with a bit of scorching heat set to run its course for a few days. The weather forecasters have whipped nearly everyone into a near frenzy about the heat, depicting it as…
Police Briefs 06-21-2012
Breaking and Entering – Residence – Day 06/11/12 – A victim on Cambridge Street reported that between 9:30 a.m. and noon, unknown person(s) broke the front stairwell door and entered her home. Money, jewelry and various electronics were taken. Detectives…
Obituaries 06-21-2012
Dr. Robert Harney, Jr. Award Winning Sports Physician Dr. Robert A. Harney Jr., of Winthrop, died peacefully on June 13 after a courageous battle with cancer. A graduate of the University of Guadalajara and Boston University Schools of Medicine, Dr.…
Bunker Hill Day Up for National Holiday Status
Local residents, leaders, historians and everyone in the neighborhood holding Bunker Hill Day near and dear were absolutely moved and dramatically by news coming out of Washington earlier this week that our Congressman Mike Capuano will be asking that Bunker…