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On Monday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) announced their recommendation of 67 projects, totaling over $25.5 million in grants through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The proposals include 28 open space and recreation, five affordable housing, 34 historic preservation projects, with over $6 million, $13 million and over $5 million going toward each category respectively.
We wanted to make you aware of how these grants impacted Charlestown. There were two open space and recreation projects, totaling $612,207 in the recommendations. Please see below for specific project details.
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION -Charlestown
* $112,207 for a community-driven design to rehabilitate the Little Mystic Channel Park and capital improvements to the Sprouts community garden, including picnic tables, benches, trees, and pavilion.
* $500,000 for design and capital improvements, including site preparation, paving, lighting, built features, furnishings, and water access to the Charlestown Peace Park.
Another important topic discussed was the need for invested community members to help us form a "Friends of the Peace Park" committee. If you are interested in being more involved with the Peace Park, please contact Coalition Director, Sarah Coughlin.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
"Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay is thrilled to partner with MGH and the Charlestown Coalition to ignite the potential of youth in Charlestown. By matching youth with an adult connected in their own community, we believe these young people will develop the critical youth development skills needed to reach their fullest potential through these one to one relationships." – Nora Leary, Chief Service Delivery Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
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Steering Committee
Upcoming Steering Committee Zoom Meetings:
- April 27th from 12-1:30PM
Meetings are held virtually until further notice.
The Charlestown Coalition's Steering Committee is a diverse group of community agencies, organizations and residents who attend bi-monthly meetings to discuss community needs and form strategic plans to collectively address those needs.
Contact Sarah Coughlin for more information.
Charlestown Family Support Circle
Upcoming Family Support Circle Zoom Meetings:
- March 16th from 12-1:00PM
Meetings are held virtually until further notice.
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month the Family Support Circle Task Force will participate in discussions on Race & Equity. If anyone would like to join these discussions or the Task Force, please contact Phenice Zawatsky to learn more.
Trauma Response Team
Upcoming Trauma Response Team Zoom Meetings:
- March 2nd from 5:30-6:30PM
- March 16th from 5:30-6:30PM
Meetings are held virtually until further notice.
Contact Phenice Zawatsky to learn more.
2018 LOVE YOUR BLOCK AWARD WINNERS
BOSTON - Friday, March 16, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the winners of the 2018 Love Your Block mini-grants, a program that awards funds to neighborhoods throughout Boston for beautification projects, highlighting the people and culture in Boston's neighborhoods. Out of the 60 applications, five winners were chosen to receive funding of up to $3,000. Read more here!
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Charlestown Coalition in the News
Peace Park nominated to get $500K CPA grant for total reconstruction - 2/18/2021 - Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
Talking About Black Lives Matter: Peace Park Serves as a Place for Racial Healing - 7/1/2020 - Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
Peace Park Effort Wins Grant for Pro Bono Re-Design of McGrath Park - 4/16/2020 - Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
Heard The Call: Boston Housing Ready to Reach Out To Youth of Bunker Hill - 12/26/2019 - Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
Boston Police, Coalition Working Together on Outreach after Overdoses - 8/11/2018 - Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
Peace Park Dedication Draws Large Crowds Seeking Community Healing - 6/28/2018 - Charlestown Patriot-Bridge