It was a hot humid mid-July day and the five of us were going for a swim at the little Mystic; provided it was high tide – swimming was out of the question at low tide on the river. We…
City Square Park Friends Deserve Vote of Thanks
The Friends of City Square Park, arguably one of the most treasured of Charlestown’s public spaces, is the recipient of a Department of Conservation and Recreation Matching Fund Program grant. The Friends contributed $10,000 which was matched with a $20,000…
Whitey Bulger
Now that Whitey Bulger is back in town, the media is having a field day heralding his return and labeling him as the alleged leader of the Irish Mob in Boston. Now Whitey has a lawyer. We’re paying for his…
Help Keep Me in the Loop
If a parent has any info/photo of their child participating in a sports or recreational activity (elementary school, high school, college, or otherwise), please E-Mail me at [email protected] and I will be sure to include the info/photo in a column. …
Honor Roll Call
Sophie Afdhal, daughter of Dr. Nezam Afdhal and Dr. Clare Tempany-Afdhal, and Ashley Goldman, daughter of Howard and D’Arcy Goldman, graduated from the Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. Sophie will matriculate at Franklin and Marshall College while…
Little League News
With the summer tournament season officially in full swing, why not come out and cheer on our Little Leaguers. The District 9 All Star team has already begun play and on July 9 at Joseph Moakley Field in South Boston,…
The Knights of Columbus Hall
It is a place as hallowed as any; filled with unforgettable moments that have touched the lives of so many “Townies.” Anthony’s Dream, Daughters of Isabella, Chief Marshall Banquet, Charlestown Business Associates, Old Schoolboys, Life Focus Center, Neighborhood Council, youth…
Obituaries 07-07-2011
Emily Howell Charlestown resident Emily A. (Green) Howell of Charlestown died peacefully with dignity and courage on July 6 surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old. The daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Doyle) Green, she…
City Square Park Recipient of DCR Matching Funds
The Friends of City Square Park partnered with the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Partnerships Matching Funds Program. The matching grant program allowed the Friends to contribute $10,000, which was matched by $20,000 from DCR for a total of $30,000…
CMA gives $6,000 in Scholarships to Charlestown Residents
The Charlestown Mother’s Association (CMA) is pleased to announce this year’s CMA scholarship winners. This year, the applicant pool was our strongest ever, and the scholarship committee found it challenging to select from so many talented applicants. In the end,…
Sports 06-30-2011
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Obituaries 06-30-2011
Kathleen Adams Of Revere, formerly of Charlestown Kathleen A. Adams of Revere, formerly of Charlestown and Chelsea, died on May 24. She was the beloved daughter of the late Earl and Christine (Harower) Adams; sister of Marion Hart of Medford,…