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Friday, May 3, 2013

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5 Things: Comic Book Day, Burying Ground Cleanup

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 3 in Charlestown.

1. Sunny: Today will be sunny with a high near 60 degrees and a low around 44, according to the National Weather Service. Weekend forecast: Saturday and Sunny will be clear and sunny with highs in the low 60s and lows around 43 degrees. 2. Comic Book Day: Drop by the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) this Saturday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick up a free comic book. Come early to get one while supplies last. For more information, visit www.freecomicbookday.com. 3. Park cleanup: The Charlestown Preservation Society invites its members and the public to help with a spring cleanup of the Phipps Street Burying Ground (25 Phipps St.) and Preservation Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy rare access to the burying ground …

In this Article:

Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, Phipps Bury Ground and Preservation Park CleanUps, and This Saturday, Meet Some of Charlestown's Ghosts

Thursday, May 2, 2013

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5 Things: Charlestown Community Health Report

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on May 2 in Charlestown.

1. Cloudy: Today will be increasingly cloudy with a light wind, according to the National Weather Service. High: 66, Low: 43. 2. Community health report: Join your neighbors to hear a final presentation on the Charlestown community health needs assessment, which Massachusetts General and Spaulding Rehabilitation hospitals conducted in partnership with local residents over the past 18 months, tonight at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.). Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3. Kids’ music: Get up and go with the Alphabet Rockers today at the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) at 4:30 p.m. Dance and clap along with positive lyrics about nutrition, health and more. This program is …

In this Article:

Charlestown Community Health Forum Tonight, Have a Voice in the Future Health of Charlestown, Knights of Columbus, and 3 more ›

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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5 Things: Special State Primary, Youth Hockey Banquet

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 30 in Charlestown.

1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 67 and a low around 44, according to the National Weather Service. 2. State primary: Today is the Massachusetts Special State Primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat of John Kerry. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, including voting locations, visit the state Elections Division web site at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/. For a look at who's running for the seat, check out Patch's interviews with the candidates. 3. Youth hockey banquet: The Charlestown Youth Hockey Association will hold their annual End-of-Year Banquet tonight at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.). Uniforms should be turned in at this event.   4. Story time: Bring …

In this Article:

Patch Interviews U.S. Senate Candidates, Knights of Columbus, Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, and 1 more ›

Monday, April 29, 2013

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5 Things: Citywide Spring Leaf Collection Begins

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 29 in Charlestown.

1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 69 and a low around 47, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Yard waste collection: The City of Boston will begin spring leaf collection this week. Residents can place leaf and yard waste in large paper leaf bags or open barrels marked “yard waste,” to be collected on their usual recycling day. No plastic bags will be collected. Collection will continue through May 24. Get a free yard waste sticker and learn more about yard waste collection by calling 617-635-4500 or visiting cityofboston.gov/recycle. 3. Charlestown Live: If you missed BNN-TV’s latest episode of “Charlestown Live” last Thursday, you can catch a rerun today at 10:30 a.m. Host Kathy Giordano will speak …

In this Article:

Boston Spring Leaf and Yard Waste Collection, This Week on Charlestown Live: Boston Police To Discuss Marathon Bombing, Local Crime, and Student Summer Jobs at MGH Charlestown

Friday, April 26, 2013

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5 Things: Teamsters' Blood Drive, Spring Cleanup

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 26 in Charlestown.

1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 61 degrees and a low around 42, according to the National Weather Service. Weekend forecast: Saturday and Sunday will be sunny with highs in the middle to upper 60s and lows around 45. 2. Library art: Bring children of all ages to the Charlestown Branch Librarytoday at 10 a.m. for a messy but fun art project. This program is free and open to all. 3. Blood drive: Teamsters Local 25 (544 Main St.) in Charlestown is holding a blood drive on Saturday to benefit the American Red Cross. The blood drive will take place at the union hall from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 4. Art contest deadline: The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking artists to paint wildlife and landscape …

In this Article:

Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, Art--A Little Bit Messy, and Teamsters Local 25 Holding Blood Drive

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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5 Things: Charlestown Preservation Society Workshop

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 25 in Charlestown.

1. Warming up: The morning will be mostly cloudy, gradually clearing, with a high near 65 degrees and a low around 41, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Historic markers workshop: The Charlestown Preservation Society is accepting applications from Charlestown property owners interested in obtaining a bronze marker for local buildings that are more than 100 years old and meet other requirements. Applications can be found at charlestownpreservation.org and are due by Aug. 1. Get help finding required documentation during a hands-on workshop today from 5:45-7:45 p.m. at the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.). Bring a current photo of the building and any documentation you might have. 3. Food pantry fundraiser: Support the …

In this Article:

Charlestown Preservation Society Historic Marker Workshops, Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, Knights of Columbus, and 2 more ›

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Nothing is going to happen with the ropewalk until building 108, the crumbling asbestos and hazardous material laden former power plant, is addressed.   more ›

Monday, April 22, 2013

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5 Things: Moment of Silence, Jazz and Poetry

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 22 in Charlestown.

1. Sunny: Today will be sunny with a high near 50 degrees and a low around 38, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Copley Square closed: The cordoned-off area of Copley Square where two explosions occurred last Monday will remain closed for the time being, as the FBI continues its investigation of the bombing. That includes the Green Line’s Copley Station, which is being bypassed at this time, the Central Library and all other businesses and buildings within the blocked area. The Mayor’s Office over the weekend provided some information about the process of reopening the area, although a date has not been announced. 3. Moment of silence: People in the city of Boston and communities throughout Massachusetts are being asked to join…

In this Article:

City Readies Property Owners, Residents to Re-Enter Blast Zone, Boston, Massachusetts Communities to Hold Moment of Silence Monday for Marathon Victims, One Fund Boston Raises $7-Million as of Wednesday, and 3 more ›

Friday, April 19, 2013

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5 Things: Senator Coffee Hour, Spaulding Opening

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 19 in Charlestown.

UPDATE Friday, 9:28 a.m. All activities and events in the city are assumedly suspended during the citywide lockdown and manhunt. 1. Showers possible: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of showers during the day and likely showers and a possible thunderstorm in the evening. Low around 51. Weekend forecast: Partly sunny with morning showers possible on Saturday; high near 60, low around 37. Sunny with a high of 52 on Sunday, low around 37. 2. Senator coffee hour: State Senator Sal DiDomenico will hold office hours this morning from 9:30-11 a.m. at Zume’s Coffee House (223 Main St.). All are welcome to visit with Sen. DiDomenico or a member of his staff…

In this Article:

State Sen. Sal DiDomenico Office Hours, Zume's Coffee House, Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, and 5 more ›

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

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5 Things: Sullivan Square Meeting, Charlestown Vigil

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 17 in Charlestown.

1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 63 degrees and a low around 42, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Sullivan Square meeting: The Charlestown Neighborhood Council and Boston Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall (545 Medford St.) to discuss the process of choosing a planning consultant for the upgrade of Sullivan Square. Representatives from the BRA Economic Development Department and Department of Neighborhood Development will also be on hand to answer questions. 3. Marathon vigil: The Townie Association Inc. is organizing a Boston Marathon vigil tonight at 8 p.m. at Eden Street Park in Charlestown. Candles will be provided by the Mishawum Park …

In this Article:

BRA To Discuss Sullivan Square Planning Process, Boston Public Library - Charlestown Branch, Reading is Fundamental Dance Performance & Book Giveaway, and 3 more ›

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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5 Things: Charlestown Prison History Lecture

Deadlines, events and other items you should know about on April 15 in Charlestown.

Editor's note: Some events and programs may be postponed or cancelled following the incident at Monday's Boston Marathon. Call ahead or check websites to confirm. 1. Partly sunny: Today will be partly sunny and breezy, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers, mainly after 10 p.m. High: 63, Low: 49. 2. Tax deadline: Don’t forget to file your Massachusetts income tax forms by today. 3. April Vacation program: Keep the kids busy this week with the Charlestown Community Center’s April School Vacation Week Sports Program, which runs Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 255 Medford St. The program includes daily soccer and tennis clinics, basketball skills and…

In this Article:

April School Vacation Week Sports Program and Charlestown Prison

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