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Charlestown, Massachusetts is located in Suffolk County. Zip codes in Charlestown, MA include 02129. The median home price in Charlestown is $449,000 which is roughly $272/per square foot.

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13 hrs ago | Patch.com

Boston's Pools Opening Soon for Summer

Soon, you'll be able to cool down in a city pool any day of the week. The city announced on Monday that Boston's 10 Centers for Youth and Families city swimming pools and one city beach will stay open every day of the week starting on June 29. In addition to the 10 pools open seven days a week, all of the city's pools are open on Sundays from 11:30 ... (more)

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

City of Boston

Mayor Menino Jump Starts Summer as City Pools to Open 7 Days a Week

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today jump started the summer pool season in Boston and announced that, for the second summer in a row, the City of Boston's Boston Centers for Youth & Families will open 10 City swimming pools and one beach 7 days a week beginning June 29th.

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Patch.com

Politicians on Parade in Charlestown

With Boston's mayoral and City Council races heating up, many of the candidates turned out Sunday for Charlestown's Bunker Hill Day Parade, taking advantage of an opportunity to get their faces and names out in the community.

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Boston Herald

Robert a DeLeo won't rule out try for Corner Office

House Speaker Robert a DeLeo, long seen as being politically stalled as the probation scandal swirled around the State House, left the door open to a gubernatorial run yesterday after receiving a glowing introduction by state Rep. Eugene O'Flaherty and a standing ovation at the Bunker Hill Day breakfast in Charlestown.

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Patch.com

Father Ronan: Battle Was Lost, But the War Was Won

This is the weekend we joyfully celebrate and remember the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, as it is called.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Patch.com

Suspicious Package in the Navy Yard, Polk St. Project and CHS Graduation

Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Charlestown Patch this week: Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Box at Constitution Plaza -The area around Constitution Plaza in the Charlestown Navy Yard was shut down for about an hour Friday afternoon while Massachusetts ... (more)

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Boston Herald

Carr: Stench from garage finally out

Thirty-three years - that's how long the state police had to wait to use their Lancaster Street garage surveillance as evidence in court.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Patch.com

Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Box at Constitution Plaza

The area around Constitution Plaza in the Charlestown Navy Yard was shut down for about an hour Friday afternoon while Massachusetts State Police investigated a suspicious package that had been left in the lobby of 1 Constitution St. The report of a suspicious, unattended box came in at around 12:30 p.m. A State Police bomb squad arrived on the ... (more)

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Patch.com

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Charlestown?

After a particularly tough year for the West Nile virus in 2012, Massachusetts health officials are bracing for what could be another busy summer for the mosquito-borne illness.

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Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

Race for Mayor of Charlestown Returns

Thanks to the Townie Association, what began in 1982 by the "Charlestown to Charlestown" Committee, once again residents have the opportunity to run for "Mayor of Charlestown," a position with no real or legal responsibilities, but an honorary title.

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Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

Bridge Bells Will Ring Again

On Saturday, June 8th, the Charlestown Bells, the interactive musical sculpture located along the locks of the Charles River Basin were removed from their current location and transported to the workshop of the artist who originally created and installed them, Paul Matisse.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Boston Herald

Charlotte Golar Richie snags top spot in key Bunker Hill Day march

"It's first come, first serve," said Arthur Hurley, chairman of the parade committee.

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Boston Police Dept

City of Boston Traffic Advisory: Bunker Hill Day Parade in Charlestown

The Bunker Hill Day Parade and related events will be held in Charlestown this weekend.

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Boston.com

State Senator DiDomenico to hold Charlestown office hours

State Senator Sal DiDomenico will hold local office hours on Friday, June 14, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Zume's Coffee House, 223 Main St., Charlestown.

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Patch.com

Meet the New Mayor of Charlestown Tonight

Rain is likely in the evening, mainly after 3 a.m. High: 67, Low: 52. 2. Mayor's Night: The next Mayor of Charlestown will be named tonight during the community's annual pre-Bunker Hill Day celebration at Eden Street Park from 7-9 p.m. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and the big announcement.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Patch.com

Register for Bunker Hill 8K Race, Fun Run

The evening will be mostly cloudy, gradually becoming clear. High: 69, Low: 52. 2. Blood pressure screenings: MGH Charlestown offers free blood pressure screenings on the second Wednesday of the month.

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The Somerville News

Newstalk - June 12

Happy Birthdays this week to some of our fans here in the Ville and elsewhere from the Ville: to a good guy, Ken Ward, who is celebrating.

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The Somerville News

Historical Fact of the Week - June 12

If you drive out of Boston over the Leonard P. Zakim Bridge, the first exit brings you to Sullivan Square at the Charlestown/Somerville line.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Patch.com

Police Reports: Multiple Arrests for Cocaine Possession

These reports were collected from the Boston Police Department and took place between June 4 and 9 within Charlestown's District A-15.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Patch.com

CHAD March Against Drugs Tonight

Showers are likely in the evening. High: 75, Low: 63. 2. CHAD March: Charlestown Against Drugs will hold the annual March Against Drugs tonight beginning at 6 p.m. at Boston Police Department's District A-1 Station .

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