Halloween is for children or the child in all of us. The thought of getting loads of free candy is sometimes just an overload as children race around the streets trying to make sure that they hit every house and…
Police Briefs 10-31-2013
Disturbing the Peace 10/21/2013 – At around 11:30 a.m., members of the School Police responded to a report of a fight inside of the school on Medford Street. Upon arrival, police observed two students fighting. They were separated and escorted…
Annual Field Trip: The Good Shepherd School
The Good Shepherd School held their annual field trip to Belkin Family Lookout Farm in South Natick, MA. Many children were excited to experience riding on a school bus for the first time. The Manatee, Dolphin, Whale and Turtle classrooms…
Marc Pelletier Appointed Chair of BAC Board
The Boston Architectural College is pleased to announce Charlestown resident, Marc W. Pelletier as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the announcement of the 125th Anniversary of The Boston Architectural College. Marc Pelletier is a…
Developer Chosen for Armory Project
The city has designated a developer for the former Charlestown Armory. Mayor Thomas Menino and the Director of the Department of Neighborhood Development Sheila Dillon made the announced last week. According to officials C-Town Ventures has been granted tentative designation…
Go, Red Sox
Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, 2013 American League Champions. It’s been an amazing season for the Sox and it’s on to the World Series, the true Fall Classic. Let’s hope that the Sox can bring another world championship to…
School Bus Drivers Action Uncalled for
Boston school bus drivers, United Steel Workers of America Local 8751 International should have negotiated with the bus company instead of staging an illegal work action that resulted in long delays for thousands of students getting to school. The union…
Downtown View: A Life Well Lived
Katharine Kane died last week at age 78. She lived in downtown Boston almost all her adult years. If there was a person who showed how one should live a full life, it was Katharine Elizabeth Fitzhugh Daniels Kane. I…
Warren Prescott Get Together
On Oct. 11, many parents from the Warren Prescott (WP) School attended a fun Wine Tasting Party on the Waterfront A fundraiser for the WP Foundation, hosted by Helen Gallo Bryan and Suzi Briggs. The venue was kindly donated by…
LaMattina, DiDomenico Back Connolly for Mayor
Mayoral Candidate John Connolly, who is still leading the race according to the last Suffolk University-Boston Herald poll, picked up two key Charlestown endorsements last week. Connolly received the endorsements of North End City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Senator…
BNAN Sponsors Free Fall Tree Giveaway to Residents
Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN), the City of Boston and the Department of Conservation and Recreation have partnered to distribute 100 free trees to Boston residents and neighborhood organizations on Saturday, Oct. 26 The tree giveaway is aimed at broadening…
Police Briefs 10-17-2013
Investigate Property 10/07/2013 – At about 8:47 p.m., officers responded to Corey Street on a report of shots being fired. Police searched the area, but did not find any evidence. Sick Assist 10/09/2013 – At approximately 9:47 a.m., officer…