Have a great week, Ctown!

Have extra candy? Donate it to the Good Shepherd School who is supporting a local Home for Veterans

Do you have a bunch of leftover Halloween Candy? Stop by the Good Shepherd School (20 Winthrop St.) and ring their doorbell this week between the hours of 8am to 5pm (CLOSED Tuesday for Voting!). They are collecting extra Halloween Candy to donate to a local Home for Veterans. Deadline is Friday, November 6th!

Volunteers needed for Harvest on Vine’s Coat Distribution

Thanks to Ocean State Job Lot, Harvest on Vine has 800 winter coats to distribute to their clients. Volunteers are needed to help with stocking tables, assisting clients with trying on and selecting a coat, and client processing. Multilingual volunteers would be appreciated.

Distribution will take place on Monday, November 9th and 10th from 2pm – 7pm in the Annex building behind 49 Vine Street, next to New Health. Please dress warmly. Please sign up here to volunteer, and feel free to select multiple time slots. Thank you!!

Enjoy an evening in Piedmont: The Prima Wild Truffle Dinner

Here’s the deal on the proposed closing of Charlestown High School

Boston Public Schools has recommended closing the high school by June 30, 2028, as part of its Long-Term Facilities Plan. The Boston School Committee is expected to consider the proposal on December 2nd. According to BPS, enrollment at Charlestown High has dropped approximately 32% over the past three years, from 820 to 559 students.

Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata is calling for a closer look at the decision-making process, potential alternatives to closure, and the impact on students and families. The hearing would also examine the future of secondary education in Charlestown and what would happen to the existing school building.

“The news surrounding Charlestown High School is difficult for our community, especially for the students, families, and educators who call it home,” Coletta Zapata said in a statement.

She added that her priority is ensuring Charlestown has a high school that provides a world-class education and that the community has a meaningful voice in its future. Coletta Zapata has filed a hearing order to examine the proposed closure of Charlestown High School and what it could mean for students, families, and the community.

Read more about it all, here.

$50.2 Million Renovation Underway at Historic Charlestown Navy Yard Building

Big changes are coming to the Charlestown Navy Yard!

The National Park Service has officially kicked off a $50.2 million renovation of Building 107, a historic building dating back to 1904. The building once housed skilled workers who helped maintain and operate the Navy Yard. Now, it will be transformed into a modern headquarters for Boston National Historical Park while preserving its historic character.

The renovation will include updated offices, meeting spaces, and storage for the park’s museum and archival collections. The project will also bring National Park Service employees, currently working in different locations, together under one roof. Funding comes from the federal Great American Outdoors Act, which supports repairs and improvements at national parks across the country.

The project is expected to be completed in 2028.