Friday, December 21, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Their wish lists have been made, their photos have been taken with the big guy, and cookies and carrots are at the ready for Santa and his reindeer, but do your children ever ask: Where does Santa go on Christmas Eve? How does he travel to everyone's house? Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. In addition to tracking Santa's whereabouts, there is plenty to do at NORAD's Santa-tracking website. Check out the Kids' Countdown Village where there are two dozen games to play. Not near a computer today? NORAD's Santa Tracker is mobile, too. Download the Android or iPhone app and let your kids track Santa from your phone…
Monday, December 17, 2012
Know when solid waste collection is happening during the holidays.
Trash collection around any holiday can be confusing, but when you've got several holidays strung together—and lots of added trash from those gift boxes and holiday parties—it's even harder to track. Here is the trash collection schedule for all Boston neighborhoods, including Charlestown: (Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 7 a.m. to Saturday, Dec. 29 at 5 p.m.) In Fenway, Lower Roxbury, Mission Hill, the South End, and Back Bay with Tuesday pickup, the next trash day will be Friday, Dec. 28. In Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Leather District and the North End, and in Back Bay with Monday pickup, trash will run on its regular schedule. In Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, South Boston and…
Friday, December 7, 2012
Patch offers a few ideas for what to do in the area Dec. 8-9.
This year marks the 12th Annual Dan McGoff Christmas Classic Hockey Tournament hosted by Charlestown Youth Hockey. Come watch some talented teams compete all weekend long. The tournament will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Emmons, O’Neill, Horrigan Rink the home of Charlestown Youth Hockey. This tournament is held in honor and in memory of Dan McGoff who spent many years mentoring young hockey players, coaches and parents about the finer points of youth hockey He exemplified how one person can make a big difference by giving back to an important nonprofit community-based youth program. So come down and support your Charlestown teams and enjoy some of Edie’s Snack Shack fine cuisine or try some of the delicious …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Trade in any Boston parking tickets you get between Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 for a toy instead of paying the fine.
It's certainly happened to all of us at one point or another. You've fed the meter, but you misjudged the time you'd need or you dilly-dallied inside your favorite store for too long. Or you realize you're fresh out of quarters, and you'll only be a few minutes anyways, and how can they really watch every meter in the city at the same time? And then on the way back to your car, you catch that woeful glimpse of bright orange on your windshield. Boom. You were caught. Now you owe the city $40. But this weekend, there's a silver lining to those parking tickets. Through the annual Toys for Tickets program which runs in Boston from Thursday, Nov. 29 to Saturday, Dec. 1, any non-public safety parking ticket you receive you can get out of by …
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A quick look at what's going on where around the neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 1.
[UPDATE Wednesday, 9:46 a.m.] Santa Claus is coming to Charlestown this weekend. The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Stroll will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, starting at 10 a.m. with a visit from jolly ol’ Saint Nick at Preservation Park. Throughout the day, businesses and organizations around Charlestown will offer special promotions, activities and other events as part of the community celebration. At 10 a.m., a trolley donated by Diversified Automotive/Auto Port and sponsored by Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) will deliver Santa Claus to Preservation Park, where he will be available to meet with children of all ages. The Cooperative Bank and Charlestown Patch are sponsoring Santa’s visit. From 10 a.m. until around 4 p.…
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for the holiday's most popular secondary dishes.
The kick-off to the holiday season, Thanksgiving Day, is coming up this Thursday, Nov. 22, and if you're looking for some new recipes to try, dinner tips or dish ideas for throughout the holiday season, check back with Charlestown Patch all this week: We'll share some of the recipes we've collected from Patch readers throughout the country. Got your own great recipe or cooking tip? Share it in the comments at the bottom of the page, or email recipes to becca.manning@patch.com. We'll add it to the list and share it with other Charlestown readers this week and throughout the season. What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Taking the T during the holiday? Make sure you check the schedule below.
Information provided by the MBTA. Check the MBTA website for details on different schedules and lines. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving—Thursday, Nov. 22 Friday, Nov. 23 Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving—Thursday, Nov. 22 Friday, Nov. 23 Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving—Thursday, Nov. 22 Friday, Nov. 23 Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving—Thursday, Nov. 22 Friday, Nov. 23 Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving—Thursday, Nov. 22 Friday, Nov. 23 Check with each RIDE contractor for details on Thanksgiving service:
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
The holidays are upon us, and many Massachusetts residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England. Massachusetts State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they …
In the days leading up to the big feast, Charlestown Patch is sharing a series of tips and dish ideas to help with the celebration.
The kick-off to the holiday season, Thanksgiving Day, is coming up this Thursday, Nov. 22, and if you're looking for some new recipes to try, dinner tips or dish ideas for throughout the holiday season, check back with Charlestown Patch all this week: We'll share some of the recipes we've collected from Patch readers throughout the country. Got your own great recipe or cooking tip? Share it in the comments at the bottom of the page, or email recipes to becca.manning@patch.com. We'll add it to the list and share it with other Charlestown readers this week and throughout the season. There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
In the days leading up to the big feast, Charlestown Patch is sharing a series of tips and dish ideas to help with the celebration.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
The kick-off to the holiday season, Thanksgiving Day, is coming up this Thursday, Nov. 22, and if you're looking for some new recipes to try, dinner tips or dish ideas for throughout the holiday season, check back with Charlestown Patch all this week: We'll share some of the recipes we've collected from Patch readers throughout the country. Got your own great recipe or cooking tip? Share it in the comments at the bottom of the page, or email recipes to becca.manning@patch.com. We'll add it to the list and share it with other Charlestown readers this week and throughout the season. To start things off, we've provided a list of easy drink recipes, courtesy of other Patch readers, that you can mix up this Thanksgiving and throughout the …
Kevin Kelly
12:46 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
Thanks Dan. That was kinda confusing. more ›