Charlie Baker won the gubernatorial race in November fair and square. I do not necessarily believe he won because he was a different candidate than he was four years ago. I do not necessarily believe he won because Martha Coakley…
Decorating Soley Street
In spite of rainy weather, Soley Street residents gathered for their annual street decorating on Saturday December 6.
Resident to Head Bruins Pharmacy
A Charlestown resident will head the official pharmacy of the Boston Bruins NHL hockey team. Joseph Skellie, a Charlestown resident was named America’s Compounding Center (ACC) Pharmacy Manager last Thursday. ACC is a Newton based and family owned pharmacy that…
Exhibits at Spaulding and Harborview Turning Navy Yard into a Haven for Art
Among the features that Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has for its patients is a commitment to the use of art to help engage and inspire. That commitment also extends to the community by providing exhibits and pieces in its public spaces…
Christmas at the Pops
Boys and Girls Club members attended Christmas at Pops on Wednesday, December 10 at Boston Symphony. Members had dinner at the State Suites located on the lower lobby level at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel prior to attending the Pops.
CNC to Hold Permit Hearing
At 7:00PM on Monday, January 5, 2015, the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public hearing on the request of the Oysteria Restaurant, located at 12 Park Street, for a conditional use permit for a Take Out License, for food…
Candelight Lessons and Carols Service to be at St. John’s
As part of its celebration of Advent and Christmas, Saint John’s Episcopal Church will offer a Candlelight Lessons and Carols Service on Saturday, December 20th at 5 pm. In a church aglow with candlelight, readings of scripture will be interspersed…
Townie Tidbits
CHRISTMAS IN CHARLESTOWN Well, it is almost Christmas again. Time certainly flies by, the older we get. There is no place better to experience Christmas than in Charlestown especially on a snow covered day brightened up by the sun above.…
Celebrating Small Business Saturday
Norma Baars and her son, Wiatt, owners of Charlestown Ace Hardware were busy on small business Saturday at their local store that is located at 5 Austin Street.
Expanded Green Line Could Make Commuting Much Easier
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) plans to contribute close to $1 billion towards the $2.3 billion Green Line Extension project, which will make commuting to points north of the neighborhood to Somerville and Medford a whole lot easier. The Green…
Holiday Festivities Set for this Weekend Here
Charlestown has a big holiday weekend coming up, with activities for young and old to enjoy. Start on Friday evening with a visit from Mayor Marty Walsh and Santa as the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley rolls through Thompson Square for the…
‘Small Wonders Exhibit’ planned at Charlestown Open Studio
The Charlestown Open Studio and “Small Wonders Exhibit”, hosted by the Artists’ group of Charlestown, will be held at the StoveFactory during the first two weekend in December. Open Studios will take place on all three floors of the StoveFactory…