10/12/10 – Breaking and Entering, Residence A victim on Old Landing Way stated that his family went out for about an hour but left the kitchen sliding glass door slightly ajar. Upon returning home they saw that the door was…
Captain Francis E. Powers, Jr. Pool to be rededicated
The Charlestown Community Center Council will be hosting a rededication ceremony at the Charlestown Community Center Pool on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. The Charlestown Community Center Pool was dedicated to the memory of Captain Francis E. “Red” Powers,…
On “The Town”
Saturday night I went and did it. It didn’t take much courage. I wasn’t too worried. I didn’t load my automatic weapons, didn’t dress in a disguise, and made no plans for an escape. I simply got in my car…
Charlestown Youth Soccer
Boys Under-10 Division 3C Charlestown 1, Melrose 0 — The “Townies” (3-0-1) continue to steamroll, notching their second straight shutout victory and moving into sole possession of second place. This one would not come easy however as Melrose gave Charlestown…
When the heats goes on; energy alternatives
Whether you heat with oil, as so many do or with gas, the time is nearly here to turn it on. Gas is marginally cheaper than oil and it is in greater abundance in the Northeast. Oil, as all of…
Police Beat 10-06-2010
09/29/10 – Trespassing Officers on Carney Court placed an individual under arrest for violation of a no trespass order. 09/30/10 – Open and Gross Lewdness A victim on Medford Street informed officers, that while walking home with her 14-year-old daughter,…
Obituaries 10-06-2010
William Moore Peabody resident William J. Moore of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, died recently. He was 90 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Duggan) Moore; dear father of Daniel W. Moore of Peabody, Ellen and…
American icons visit american heroes
Two of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, in Boston recently to promote the holiday season engagement of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, enjoyed a tour of Boston. While here, they visited the firefighters at the Engine 50 Firehouse in Charlestown;…
The Townie in The Town
Frank Garvin was born on Washington Street, was raised by his grandmother and his aunts and uncles on Austin Street and spent much of his youth just being a regular Charlestown kid during the early 1960’s. As an adult, he…
Filming underway in Charlestown ‘War in the Pacific’
Pictured here is a scene from the documentary film that is being produced by the Charlestown Veterans History Project. The movie tells the story of the men from Charlestown who fought in the pacific campaign during WWII. This particular part…
Charlestown residents running in The Race Against Cancer
On Oct. 10, Jenny Bryant, Sabrina Denault, Emily Hodge, Melissa Meadows, Gregory Moreau, Rebecca Norton and Bill Pryor from Charlestown will be running in the 10th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, as…
Charlestown Youth Soccer
Boys Under-10 Division 3C Charlestown 4, Medford 0 — The “Townies” (2-0-1) showcased their sensational team depth with an offensive barrage that produced a 22-4 shots-on-net advantage. Striker John Guadian (goal, assist, 3 shots) broke the ice early in the…