Charlestown is the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. [1] Also called Mishawum by the Massachusett , it is located on a peninsula north of the Charles River , across from downtown Boston, and also adjoins the Mystic River and Boston Harbor waterways.

Nov 21, 2024 · Charlestown is on the north side of the City, on the banks of Boston Harbor and the Mystic River. The neighborhood has historical roots, but it has turned into a busy, modern-day neighborhood. To reach a neighborhood liaison for Charlestown, email [email protected] or call 617-635-3485.

Jan 7, 2025 · Charlestown, section of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. It is situated on a small peninsula between the estuaries of the Charles and Mystic rivers. The locality is dominated by several low hills, including the famous Bunker and Breed’s hills.

Charlestown is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and is located on a peninsula north of downtown Boston. Charlestown was originally a separate town and the first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony; it became a city in 1847 and was annexed by Boston on January 5, 1874.

Charlestown has always been one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city of Boston. It offers an amazing blend of ultra-modern, luxurious waterfront homes and refined, historic, brick...

1 day ago · Officers responded around 10:43 p.m. Sunday to Shipway Place in Charlestown to investigate an incident aboard a houseboat. At the scene, they found Donohue “non-viable.”

1 day ago · The man found dead on a Charlestown houseboat over the weekend has been identified as Joseph Donohue, 65. His death has been ruled a homicide. ... Massachusetts could see 1 to 4 inches of snow ...

Jul 3, 2024 · Charlestown is one of the city's sweet spots if you dig that lamp-lit, cobblestone historical vibe. With an ample waterfront, Charlestown is across the Charles and Mystic rivers from the rest...

Jan 27, 2025 · In 1985, archaeologists excavated the foundation of the 1629 meeting house where John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, once lived and ruled in City Square. At that time, Charlestown was known as Boston, and modern-day Boston was called the Shawmut Peninsula. Winthrop proclaimed Boston to be “a city upon a hill.”

Jan 30, 2025 · Join us on February 25, 2025, for a scheduled stop inside the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library at 179 Main Street, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you. Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.