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North Washington Street Bridge Brought Elevated Rail to Charlestown
Connecting the new settlement of Charlestown with the Boston mainland was paramount. As early as 1630 a ferry carried passengers between the two points. By 1781 there were four boats, two...
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Charlestown Homeowner Handbook Has Arrived
The Charlestown Preservation Society has announced the arrival of Charlestown’s first ever Homeowner’s Handbook. "Charlestown History and Architecture: Guide for Homeowners, Resident...
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PHOTOS: First Annual CHAD Turkey Trot
Kids foot races were held on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Charlestown High School football field during the first CHAD Turkey Trot. Up to 50 kids along with their parents attended the ev...
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This Saturday, Meet Some of Charlestown's Ghosts
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. ...
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Charlestown Woman To Appear on 'Jeopardy'
Charlestown resident Cara Harley will be featured on an episode of "Jeopardy," airing Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. on CBS Channel 4. Harley is a medical writer with degrees in neuroscie...
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"Stack the Stacks at the Harvard Kent"
"Stack the Stacks at the Harvard Kent” · Need a stocking stuffer? · A gift for that someone who has everything? · Want to honor a loved one? . D...
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Charlestown residents raise more than $278,000 for the Pan-Mass Challenge
Of the $37 million raised for cancer research by cyclists of the 2012 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, 48 Charlestown residents raised more than $278,000. The 2012 fundraising total is $...
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PHOTOS: Community Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving Day, Bob and Carol Sweeney and a group of volunteers served up turkey, dressing and other holiday fare to the community at the J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26 American Leg...
