Monday, December 3, 2012
The man in red visited with children Saturday during the Holiday Stroll.
You couldn't have picked a more perfect setting to kick off the holiday season in Charlestown on Saturday, Dec. 1. As big, fat snowflakes fell, covering the city with a thin but picturesque blanket of white, Santa Claus visited with children in Preservation Park, while stores throughout the neighborhood offered special activities and savings during the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Holiday Stroll. Over on Medford Street, artists opened their studios and offered up unique gift items in a Holiday Boutique at the StoveFactory, while the Women's Club provided even more shopping opportunities at their Holiday Fair at the Knights of Columbus. Got some great photos from the Holiday Stroll? Add them to the gallery by clicking the "…
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Thompson Square
Main St & Austin St, Charlestown, MA
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Pick up your copy of the Preservation Society's first guide to local architecture.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
The Charlestown Preservation Society has announced the arrival of Charlestown’s first ever Homeowner’s Handbook. "Charlestown History and Architecture: Guide for Homeowners, Residents, and Visitors" contains a Charlestown history and corresponding architectural styles, character defining architectural features and preservation methods, and many resources for homeowners. The publishing of the handbook brings to fruition a long-term project for the Charlestown Preservation Society. Several members and friends of CPS have worked tirelessly for several years researching, documenting and putting together this handbook for the community. The Handbook will be available on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Holiday Stroll in the …
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Bunker Hill Florist
1 Thompson Sq, Charlestown, MA
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Local intuitive MaryLee Trettenero will lead three spirit tours during the Holiday Stroll.
Present-day Charlestown residents can meet some of the neighborhood’s former residents during the “Ghosts of Christmas Past” tours offered Saturday, Dec. 1 during the Holiday Stroll. MaryLee Trettenero, a psychic medium, professional intuitive and 25-year resident of Charlestown, will lead three walking tours—one geared for children and two for adults—during the community’s holiday kick-off event this weekend. Trettenero started doing intuitive readings for people about 15 years ago and also runs a spirit message circle and provides other counseling and healing through her business, Boston Intuitive. Recently, she began reading places as well as people. “In 2005, I was sort of drawn to the City Square Park as a historical site, and I …
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City Square
City Sq & Main St, Charlestown, MA
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Warren Tavern Restaurant
2 Pleasant St, Charlestown, MA
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Thompson Square
Main St & Austin St, Charlestown, MA
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Olivia Browning of Charlestown
20 City Sq, Charlestown, MA
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Patch offers a few ideas for what to do in the area Dec. 1-2.
The calendar is jam-packed this weekend in Charlestown, with tons of fun ways to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Santa Claus will kick off things on Saturday, Dec. 1 with a visit to Preservation Park (across from Thompson Square) at 10 a.m., part of Charlestown Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Holiday Stroll. Throughout the day, until about 4 p.m., businesses and organizations around the neighborhood will offer special deals, tastes, activities and more as part of the stroll. Visitors can check off each place on the official Holiday Stroll Map and drop it into Santa’s map box back at Preservation Park for a chance to win raffle prizes. Here's a quick look at some other events going on this weekend in Charlestown—click on the title for…
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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Thompson Square
Main St & Austin St, Charlestown, MA
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The annual event highlights local businesses and features a visit from Santa Claus and other activities.
With Thanksgiving just over one week away, the holiday season is upon us, and that means the annual Charlestown Holiday Stroll is fast approaching. The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce’s annual event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, kicking off with a visit from Santa Claus at 10 a.m. at Preservation Park (across from Thompson Square). Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come welcome Santa and visit with him. This year, many Charlestown stores, restaurants, real estate companies and other businesses will be participating in the stroll. A complete list of participants will be available soon. Businesses that are interested in participating in the Holiday Stroll and would like to be on the official map should contact…
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Knights of Columbus
545 Medford St, Boston, MA
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Thompson Square
Main St & Austin St, Charlestown, MA
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StoveFactory Gallery & Studios
523 Medford St, Charlestown, MA
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Monday, November 22, 2010
The event will feature deals from local businesses, performances and a trolley shuttling participants around the neighborhood.
By the time you've digested your Thanksgiving turkey, it will be time to get ready to celebrate again with local businesses and nonprofits during this year's Holiday Stroll and Tree Festival. Bette Task, a Charlestown native and recent retiree, is organizing the stroll, with backing from Diane Grant of the Charlestown Business Association. The event will take place on Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- and it's shaping up to be a busy event for the neighborhood. "[December 4th] is a pretty big day in Charlestown," Grant said. Autoport, a local business that Grant said has been dedicated to neighborhood involvement, donated a trolley for the event. The trolley will act as a shuttle for the day, picking up and dropping off participants at …
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City Square
City Sq & Main St, Charlestown, MA
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StoveFactory Gallery & Studios
523 Medford St, Charlestown, MA
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Kelly Tucker
9:37 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
It was spectacular I was in awe of my kids expressions at all the blow up decorations. It was like enchanted Charlestown, I will never get that same expression again my son was sooooo excited and my daughter shaking with excitement. This Is what it is all about the eyes and excitement of Christmas through a child. Nothing like it!!!! Doug and helper elves thanks for an awesome display. It was … more ›