City presses Army Corps to fund flood barrier

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Boston presses Army Corps for stronger Charlestown flood protection

Boston submitted formal comments Sept. 15 on the Army Corps of Engineers' draft coastal storm feasibility report, seeking full federal funding for a Charlestown flood barrier running from the Navy Yard to Little Mystic Channel and covering the Charlestown Community Center. The city said it agrees with the Corps' findings on coastal flood risk, including at least 42 inches of sea level rise and at least $54 billion in damages by 2090 without action, and that "no action" is not an option. Boston notes it has built $48 million in coastal resilience projects over the past decade, has $32 million more under construction and $59 million planned over the next five years, while the non-federal share of the full plan would be at least $3.5 billion.

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Ted Lasso Watch Party at The Anchor in Charlestown

The Anchor Boston in the Charlestown Navy Yard hosts a free outdoor screening of Ted Lasso tonight, Sept. 16, from 8-9 p.m.

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Jennifer Hudson visits Charlestown Boys & Girls Club

Jennifer Hudson visited the Grousbeck Club of Charlestown on Sept. 9, meeting members including young music students, tied to the launch of her show's fifth season.

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Boston police report mixed summer crime trends

Boston police told the City Council on Sept. 14 that violent crime rose 2% and aggravated assault rose 5% this summer, while firearm violence fell 28% and burglaries fell 15% from last year.

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Monument Square landmark study committee meets virtually

The Charlestown Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee meets by Zoom tonight, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. to review public feedback, plan fall engagement, and vote on releasing a working study report.

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Bridge of Joy mural celebration under Tobin Bridge

Navy Yard Garden and Art celebrates the new 'Bridge of Joy' mural by Maria Molteni under the Tobin Bridge at 5th Street in Charlestown today, Sept. 16.

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