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News and information to help you plan your day.1. Sunny: Today will be sunny and clear with a light wind in the morning, according to the National Weather Service. High: 80, Low: 58. 2. Armory meeting: Hear what developers have in mind for the Charlestown Armory (374-398 Bunker Hill St.) during a meeting hosted by the Boston Department of Neighborhood Development and the Charlestown Neighborhood Council tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (545 Medford St.). For more information, visit dndpropertyforsale.com and choose “Charlestown Armory.” 3. Navy Yard safety info: Come to the MGH Institute of Health Professions, Room …
1. Partly sunny: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 74 degrees and a low around 56, according to the National Weather Service. 2. City Square concert: Bring a picnic and come enjoy some New Orleans jazz performed by the Dirty Water Band tonight from 5:30-7 p.m. at City Square Park in Charlestown, part of the City Square Park Summer Concert Series. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Thursday. 3. Parade recap: If you missed this year’s Bunker Hill Day Parade, you can catch a recap on Boston Cable BNN-TV Channel 9 or RCC Channel 15 today at 11 a.m. The parade will also be …
1. Rain: Today will be mostly cloudy with potential showers throughout the day and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Showers and the possibility of T-storms will continue into the evening. High: 72, Low: 56. 2. I-93 northbound closed tonight: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue its cleaning and maintenance of the I-93 tunnel through Boston tonight, shutting down the entire northbound side through the city from exit 16 (Southampton Street) through the Haymarket on-ramp. The closure will begin at 11 p.m. tonight and run …
1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and patchy fog after 5 a.m. High: 80, Low: 63. 2. Battle of Bunker Hill Day: Join members of the James W. Conway American Legion Post 26, the Bunker Hill Monument Association and National Park Service in commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill today at 11 a.m. at Monument Square. Also today, St. Francis de Sales Church (313 Bunker Hill St.) will hold an ecumenical prayer service at 10 a.m., which is open to all. And …
1. Showers: Rain is likely before noon, with scattered showers in the evening, mainly before 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. High: 68, Low: 54. Weekend forecast: Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high around 79 and a low around 58. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers late in the evening; the high will be around 81 and the low around 62. 2. Coffee talk: State Senator Sal DiDomenico will hold local office hours today from 9:30-11 a.m. at Zume’s Coffee House (223 Main St.). Come meet with the senator or a member of his staff to discuss local issues, seek…
[UPDATED Thursday, June 13, 9:13 a.m. with Mayor's Night cancellation.] 1. Chance of rain: Today will be partly sunny with a chance of rain, mainly after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Rain is likely in the evening, mainly after 3 a.m. High: 67, Low: 52. 2. Mayor’s Night: CANCELED DUE TO RAIN! The next Mayor of Charlestown was set to be named tonight during the community’s annual pre-Bunker Hill Day celebration at Eden Street Park from 7-9 p.m., but the Bunker Hill Associates have canceled the event because of expected rain. Details about the announcement of this year's "…
1. Rain possible: Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, mainly between noon and 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly cloudy, gradually becoming clear. High: 69, Low: 52. 2. Blood pressure screenings: MGH Charlestown offers free blood pressure screenings on the second Wednesday of the month. Come to the basement conference room at 73 High St. 3. Job search help: Neighbors helping Neighbors USA meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Boston Public Library’s Central Branch (700 Boylston St.). The free, peer-led group helps individuals in their …
1. Rain: Expect showers today, and possibly a thunderstorm, with patchy fog before 2 p.m. and wind gusts of up to 21 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the evening. High: 65, Low: 59. 2. Family fun: The annual Peter Looney Night, part of Charlestown Pride Week, will be held tonight starting at 6 p.m. at Peter Looney Park on Union Street. The event is sponsored by Charlestown Against Drugs and Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina and will feature a live puppet show, music, pizza, face painting and other family activities. All are …
1. Chance of rain: Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are likely in the evening. High: 75, Low: 63. 2. CHAD March: Charlestown Against Drugs will hold the annual March Against Drugs tonight beginning at 6 p.m. at Boston Police Department’s District A-1 Station (20 Vine St.). This event is free and open to the community. In case of rain, the parade will continue as planned, ending at Edwards School instead of Eden Park for the scheduled speakers. 3. Read to Seamus: Children are welcome to drop by the Charlestown Branch …
1. Rain: The National Weather Service is calling for rain all day today, with patchy fog before 11 a.m. and thunderstorms possible in the evening, mainly after 2 a.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. Weekend forecast: Showers are likely on Saturday, with a high around 71 and a low around 58. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. Sunday’s high will be around 77, low around 59. 2. Touch a Truck Day: From a police cruiser to a fire engine, a dump truck to a duck tour bus, kids can touch, climb on and learn about more than 25 city vehicles at this …
1. Partly sunny: Today will be partly sunny with a high near 73 degrees and a low around 55, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is likely late this evening, mainly after 4 a.m. 2. HK Art Show: Harvard-Kent Elementary School will hold their annual Student Art Show at the StoveFactory Gallery (150 Medford St.) tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event is open to the community. 3. Album release party: The teens at Charlestown Boys and Girls Club’s C-Town Studio invite the community to enjoy them in celebrating the release of their new, locally produced album titled "Life," today at 6 p.…
1. Sunny: Today will be sunny with a light wind and a high around 74 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a low around 56. 2. Election debate: The two candidates vying for Massachusetts’ open U.S. Senate seat—Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey will face off today in their first debate before the June 25 special state election at WBZ-TV studios. The debate will air live from 7-8 p.m. on WBZ/CBS Channel 4. 3. Waterfront meeting: The Charlestown Waterfront Coalition meets at Building 114 at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of …
Got a Charlestown event coming up? Make sure it's on our calendar and send the link to becca.manning@patch.com to be featured in one of our morning "5 Things You Should Know.” 1. Sunny: Today will be clear and sunny with a high near 75 degrees and a low around 52, according to the National Weather Service. 2. CNC meeting: The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.). The meeting is open to the public. A draft version of the agenda can be viewed in the image gallery at right. The council will not meet in July or August. 3. …
1. Rain: Today will be cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. High: 74, Low: 58. 2. Coffee talk: Rep. Eugene O’Flaherty holds office hours on the first Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon at Zume's Coffee House (223 Main St.). 3. Urban agriculture forum: Learn more about Boston’s proposed new urban agriculture regulations at a public meeting scheduled today from 6-8 p.m. at Suffolk University Law School, (120 Tremont St.) in the first-floor function room. All attendees must bring some form of photo ID (driver’s license, credit card, …
1. Sunny: Today will be clear and sunny with a high near 93 degrees and a low around 70, according to the National Weather Service. Weekend forecast: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s and lows around 65 degrees. There is a chance of rain or thunderstorms both Saturday and Sunday night, with heavy rain possible Sunday. 2. Library fun: Drop by the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) today at 10:30 a.m. for Snuggle Club with babies under one year old, or bring the older kids at 11 a.m. for a visit with Lulu the Ladybug Girl. 3. Campaign kick-off: Charlestown resident Jack Kelly will …
1. Student art show: Artwork by students at the Warren-Prescott Elementary School will be on display tonight at StoveFactory Gallery in Charlestown (523 Medford St.). The “May Flowers” Art Show will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. 2. Book giveaway: Today at the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.), musician Jay Mankita will perform for children, with a Reading is FUNdamental book giveaway following the performance. 3. Learn more about SHARP: Want to make a difference in Charlestown by increasing testing for HIV, STIs and hepatitis? The SHARP program at the…
1. Rainy: Today will be cloudy with showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day and into the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. High: 69, Low: 61. 2. Special visitors: Lulu the Ladybug Girl, from the cherished children’s books by David Soman and Jacky Davis, will drop by the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) today at 11 a.m. to meet with children and pose for pictures. Also today, Clifford the Big Red Dog will visit the Central Branch in Copley Square (700 Boylston St.) at 11 a.m., part of 529 Day, which highlights the importance of …
1. Local voices wanted! Charlestown Patch is looking to refresh our Local Voices blog section, and we need your help. We want Charlestown residents and business owners to write about anything that interests you—hobbies, politics, your business or area of expertise, parenting, writing, sports, whatever. Are you an artist or photographer? Share an image of the day and link back to your personal website. Already have a blog? Use Patch to help promote it—share a summary or blurb from your latest post on our site with a link back to your original blog. To start blogging on Patch, log in or create …
1. More showers: Expect showers and possible thunderstorms all afternoon and into the evening, with patchy fog before noon, according to the National Weather Service. High: 69, Low: 52. Memorial Day weekend forecast: Showers are likely both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s and lows around 46 degrees. Memorial Day should be mostly sunny with a high near 66 and a low around 50. 2. Volunteers needed: Local residents can help support children's literacy in Charlestown by volunteering at the next Reading is Fundamental event on Thursday, May 30, between 3:30 and 6 p.m at the …
1. Rain: Today will be cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and patchy, dense fog before 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. More rain, heavy at times, is expected in the evening. High: 74, Low: 61. 2. Whole Foods update: Hear the latest on the new Whole Foods Market that’s opening soon in the former Johnnie’s Foodmaster location at a community meeting hosted by the Charlestown Neighborhood Council Basic Services Committee tonight at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.). 3. Memorial Day observance: Boston’s Memorial Day observances begin today …
