Sand & Gravel sues over 705-unit apartment plan

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Boston Sand & Gravel sues over Charlestown project

Boston Sand & Gravel has filed suit in Suffolk Superior Court against Trinity Financial's plan for 705 apartments on New Rutherford Avenue, next to the company's Charlestown industrial complex. The company argues the project raises pedestrian safety risks because of truck traffic serving the site.

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Man fatally stabbed at South Station

A man was fatally stabbed on a South Station escalator near the Red Line around 5:30 p.m. on August 12, 2026, after a fight broke out. Transit Police responded and trains temporarily bypassed the station.

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Body found near TD Garden Wednesday evening

Boston police responded around 5:15 p.m. on August 12, 2026, to a report of an unconscious person near TD Garden's Legends Way entrance, where a body was found.

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Yachting historian John Rousmaniere dies at 82

US Sailing announced the passing of sailor, historian, and safety advocate John Rousmaniere on August 8, 2026; memorial donations are being directed in part to Courageous Sailing in Charlestown.

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Mental health 'cone-versation' at The Anchor Boston

The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health hosts a casual conversation about youth mental health at The Anchor Boston in Charlestown tonight, August 13, at 8 p.m.

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Developer launches 'Bike Bureau' app for bike lanes

Software engineer Jonathan Lansey launched 'Bike Bureau' on August 12, 2026, a web app that lets residents report vehicles illegally parked in bike lanes and crosswalks.

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NPS holds site visit for Bunker Hill Monument tree care

The National Park Service held a mandatory pre-bid site visit today, August 13, at the Charlestown Navy Yard for contractors bidding on tree pruning at the Bunker Hill Monument.

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Spaulding Rehab hosts adaptive cycling on Harborwalk

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital runs its adaptive cycling program and evening Riders Club today, August 13, letting riders of all abilities cycle along the Charlestown Harborwalk.

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Driver holds possible gun to pregnant woman, crashes on I-93

Police say a man held a possible gun to a pregnant woman while driving erratically on I-93 on August 12, 2026, before crashing into eight other cars and being chased on foot by troopers.

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Planning Dept office hours on dimensional definitions

The Boston Planning Department holds virtual drop-in office hours today, August 13, to discuss updates to dimensional definitions and city code structures with residents.

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