In celebration of Massachusetts Archaeology Month, Boston City Archaeologist, Joe Bagley, presents an illustrated talk on thousands of years of the human history discovered through professional archaeological excavations in Charlestown. The presentation will focus on the sites discovered at the…
Accused of Poisoning Dogs, Ken Hyland Sitting in Jail
An Everett man believed to have been attempting to poison local dogs is sitting behind bars inside the Nashua Street Jail unable to raise the $5000 bail after he was arraigned in Charlestown District Court before Judge Robert McKenna last…
Drug Abuse Expert Stephen Wallace Key Speaker at CHAD Symposium
Renowned writer and scholar Stephen Wallace, an expert at identifying teenager’s interactions with their parents when it comes to drug use and abuse, will be the featured speaker at a Charlestown Against Drugs sponsored symposium to be held October 11.…
Columbus Day
Monday the 8this the annual celebration of Columbus Day – which commemorates the achievements of Christopher Columbus, chief among them, the discovery of America. No 15thCentury explorer matched the heroism and daring that Christopher Çolumbus brought onto the world stage…
Register to Vote
Massachusetts voters have until October 13, to register to vote. The presidential election coming up in November is among the most important in decades. In order to vote, one must be registered to make themselves heard and felt – as…
Police Briefs 10-04-2012
Assault and Battery 09/24/12 – A victim on Ninth Street stated to officers that he was forced to terminate the suspect due to poor work performance. The suspect then punched the victim in the head, stole some copper and fled…
Obituaries 10-04-2012
Marguerite Bornstein Longtime employee of Former Sharaf’s Restaurant in the Back Bay Marguerite M. Bornstein died on September 25 at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, comforted by family and friends, her daughter, Mary and friend, Pat Christie,…
Softball Banquet
The Hayes family presented the 14th annual Joseph Hayes Award (which highlights talent, effort and sportsmanship) to co-winners Carleigh Schievink and Madison Rodriguez. Runner-up Isabella Del Peschio (on right) also received special recognition.
Charlestown Candlelight Vigil
Ginny McNeil, Kelly McGrath, Robert Kane, and Wanda English at the Candlight Vigil that was sponsored by Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) on Saturday Night in Hayes Square. This vigil is to remember those who lost their battle with drugs and…
LaMattina Warns Pier Owner of Heavy Fines, Legal Action
City Councillor Sal LaMattina has warned the owner of Pier 8 – the rotting series of docks and the walkway with views to the harbor – of serious fines and penalties if he fails to fix the rotted areas. Speaking…
Proposals on School Choice Released by BPS
The Boston Public School Department has released several propsals for redistricting the city’s school choice zones in an effort to return to community schools. BPS will present its findings and share the proposal at a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10…
CNC Accepting Applications for Board Seats
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council is currently accepting nominations for the 7 At-Large community seats on the council. In order to qualify: 1. Candidates for the At-Large seats on the CNC MUST be residents of Charlestown and must be at least…