Monday, May 20, 2013
The Charlestown Addiction Recovery Treatment program provides an alternative for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
A new court program operating in Charlestown aims to help people struggling with substance abuse gain access to treatment and move on with their lives. Established by the Charlestown Division of the Boston Municipal Court and its Probation Department, in partnership with the Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition, the Charlestown Addiction Recovery Treatment (CHART) program is a specialized court session that helps people on probation who suffer with chronic substance abuse. As an alternative to prison, these individuals voluntarily participate in court-stipulated drug treatment. The CHART program follows a successful drug court model in Chelsea, where individuals are sentenced to intensive court supervision, mandatory drug testing, …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Around 200 Charlestown residents turned out for a candlelight ceremony Wednesday night honoring the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
The people of Charlestown honored their city and remembered the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing on Wednesday in Eden Park with candles, prayer and music, including a version of “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes. “We’re all here and we’re going to get through this,” Townie Association member and Charlestown resident Sean Boyle told the crowd of several hundred. “They messed with the wrong city. It’s Boston. You know what I mean—we’re tough. We’re all proud to be American; we all live here in the birthplace of freedom, right where it all started.” The event was organized quickly by the Townie Association, the Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition and Charlestown Against Drugs and included prayers by Father Dan Mahoney of St. Francis de …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Former Boston Bruin Brian Leetch will be the guest speaker on April 14.
Former Boston Bruin Brian Leetch will be the guest speaker at an upcoming breakfast open to young Charlestown athletes. Charlestown Against Drugs will host a pancake breakfast for all Charlestown youth athletes on Sunday, April 14 at the Schrafft Center dining hall. The event will begin at 10 a.m. “Brian [Leetch] will speak to the families about hard work, good decision making and listening to his parents, coaches and others who helped him along the way,” according to an event brochure. Leetch played 18 years in the National Hockey League, as a member of the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team during the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics, winning the silver medal. The event will also …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Watch tonight at 6:30 p.m. on BNN-TV.
This week's Charlestown Live program will feature host Danny Ryan with guests from the Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) Tennis Program, Director Susan Winn and Dennis Czech. The show can be seen live on Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. on BNN-TV Channel 9, RCC Channel 15 or on the web at www.bnntv.org. The program will be repeated on the same channels and website on Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. and Monday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact producer Kathy Giordano at kathy.gio46@gmail.com or visit the Charlestown Live Facebook page.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
This letter was submitted by a Charlestown organization.
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Thursday, January 10
With the recent legalization of marijuana in Washington state, pictures were published of young adults gleefully using the drug in public. We believe this sends the wrong message to our young people, especially pre-teens who typically look up to or admire young adults. Parents should consider pointing out that because something is legal does not mean it is acceptable. Marijuana is a proven “gateway drug,” and for those who move on to stronger drugs the battle back is difficult and lifelong. The devastation along the way is something that is all too familiar; every effort should be made to avoid it. Mike Charbonnier, CHAD President Charlestown Against Drugs Inc. Got something to say on this or any other local topic? Email Letters to the …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Charlestown families could sign up for the 'Christmas for Kids' drive earlier this month.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Members of Charlestown Against Drugs handed out winter coats to about 217 Charlestown kids this week at the Boston Police Station. The annual "Christmas for Kids" coat drive is funded entirely through the organization, with the help of donations from around the community.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The organization will be calling families that signed up for the program to pick up their coats in the next week or so.
The deadline to sign up for a children’s coat through Charlestown Against Drugs’ annual Christmas For Kids drive has passed. CHAD accepted applications from Charlestown residents wanting to participate in the program through 5 p.m. on Monday. By Wednesday, all the coats had been purchased and were being readied for delivery, according to Christine Vraivel, community service officer with Boston Police Department. Vraivel said some calls had come in after the deadline from residents interested in signing up for the program, but no more applications are being accepted. A total of 217 people signed up for children’s coats this year, Vraivel said. “It’s always just around 200—maybe it’s shy of 200 or a couple over, but it’s usually right around…
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Families touched by substance abuse will gather together in strength in Hayes Square on Saturday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The following was submitted by Susan Leahy, Communications Manager for Charlestown Against Drugs. Families touched by substance abuse will gather together in strength in Hayes Square on Saturday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. for the fourth annual Charlestown Candlelight Vigil. The purpose of the Vigil is to remember those who lost their battle with drugs and alcohol and to give hope to those still struggling with addiction. Shannon Lundin and Peter Looney of CHAD launched the vigil in 2009, and since Peter's passing two years ago, the vigil serves as enduring reminder of his commitment to help people with addictions. Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) sponsors the event each year with the Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC) so that …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Michael Charbonnier, Chairman of Charlestown Against Drugs rounds up the summer's activities.
This week's Charlestown Live program will feature host Kathy Giordano with guest Michael Charbonnier, Chairman of Charlestown Against Drugs. Mike will be outlining all the CHAD activities that took place this summer and what's planned for the months ahead. The show can be seen live on Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30 pm on BNN-TV channel 9, RCC channel 15 or on the web at www.bnntv.org. This is a live call-in show. So, call in with your comments or questions. The program is repeated on the same channels and web site on Saturday at 8 pm and Monday at 10:30 am. For more information, contact Kathy Giordano at kathy.gio46@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Event will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Charlestown Against Drugs annual family night in the park will be held Wednesday August 1, 2012 from 6-9pm. Everyone is invited and it’s all free so please come down to Eden Street Park for a night of hamburgers, hot dogs, cold drinks, Ice cream and entertainment from D J Jack Kelly, moon bounce, reptile petting zoo as well as other fun and games. CHAD will proudly give recognition awards to Brendan Collier, Matt Grzelcyk, Jimmy Vesey as well as a special community service recognition award to Charlestown resident Jimmy Andrea. The night will conclude with the showing of the movie “ Racing Stripes” at sundown so bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the night with friends and neighbors.
mary ellen (porter) hussey
11:17 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013
I was just told this was on here-- and I just wanted to say how impressed I was to see my fellow townies there to support the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings. I was at ground zero when the bombs went off on the medical sweep bus and as we picked up the remaining runners, terrified, cold, scared and hungry getting them to safety and helping at the shelters in Newton I had a sense of Pride … more ›