-By Ken Stone On the beautiful Monday morning of April 18 City Square Park was crowded with people of all ages to enjoy a short visit by an actor on a horse playing Paul Revere. The historic ride by Paul…
Area A-1 sees 24-percent Reduction in Violent and Property Crimes for ‘11
-By Dan Murphy Area A-1, which includes Charlestown, Beacon Hill, Chinatown and downtown, has experienced a 24-percent reduction in violent and property crimes to date in 2011, compared with last year, police said. Between Jan. 1 and April 4, 569…
Crime Statistics tell a Story
In this neighborhood, there are the occasional inconveniences of our automobiles being broken into, stolen or keyed by thoughtless kids. There is also the occasional burglery into our homes or condominiums or into our apartments by thieves who sometimes succeed…
The Easter Holiday a Time for Reflection and Joy
Just about everything has changed in our lives during the past few decades. Nothing is the way it used to be anymore. Easter, however, remains the year’s most hopeful holiday for Christians everywhere, bringing together family and friends for a…
Peter Looney Dedication Ceremony
On Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m., there will be a dedication ceremony at the playground on Union Street (adjacent to the hockey rink) to officially name the park in honor of Peter Looney. Peter has spent most of his…
Help Keep Me in the Loop
If you know of a “Townie” who is participating in a sports or recreational activity (elementary school, high school, college, or otherwise), please E-Mail me at [email protected] with the information and/or photographs and I will be sure to include them…
“Nana’s Angels” Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 30, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on West School Street, Team “Nana’s Angels” will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. In the four years that Team “Nana’s Angels” has participated in…
“Townies” Sports Update
The Charlestown Youth Soccer success story continues to amaze. After two weeks of play, 7 of the 8 “Townie” girls and boys travel teams have already notched points…Word is that the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club swimming team performed incredibly…
Play Ball!!!
With the advent of the 53rd Charlestown Little League season, I can’t help but reminisce about my years as a Little Leaguer. My dad spent an inordinate amount of time with me and my older brother Denny (and as many…
Little League Pitching Clinics Underway
Former Bucknell University pitcher and Patriot League All Star Scott Perry will conduct pitching clinics for players 10-12 years-old every Wednesday at the Major League diamond from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the clinics is to develop technique,…
Police Briefs 04-20-2011
04/12/11 – Trespassing Officers on Bunker Hill Street placed an individual under arrest for violation of a no trespass order. 04/13/11 – Warrant Arrest Officers on Dunstable Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Malden Court warrant charging…
Obituaries 04-20-2011
Mario R. Tognarelli Lifelong Charlestown resident Mario R. Tognarelli, lifelong Charlestown Townie died on April 19, after a long illness. He was son of the late Romano and Flavia (Matelli) Tognarelli, beloved Husband of 46 years to Florence E. (Dunbar) Tognarelli.…