License Board to Todd English: Why Is Olives Still Closed?

Today is Wednesday, April 6. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Todd English had some ‘splainin to do. That’s why he was at a Boston Licensing Board this week, according to a report on the Universal Hub blog. Apparently the board was wondering – like lots of people in Charlestown – why Olives in City Square has been closed for a year, and why English is sitting on a valuable liquor license. The , the second at the restaurant. English told the board there have been delays in renovating Olives because of a hold up in the insurance payout, Universal Hub reported. Uhub also says that the Licensing Board will decide on Thursday whether to grant English more time to renovate the restaurant, or take away his liquor license. This could be a big deal for that big space in City Square.

2. Put this in your calendars, women of Charlestown. Two important movement are joining forces this Sunday. The will host organizers from the at their monthly meeting. If you want to learn more about the initiative, this is a good opportunity. Maureen McGlame will be there as the guest speaker. She’s the director of Children of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse at the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corp. Any women over 18 is welcome to attend. For more details, you can contact some of the women behind the initiative, including Peggy Carolan at 617-784-8192 or Diane Grant at 617-549-9786. Meeting runs from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the Knights.

3. St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish is hosting an event on Thursday to raise awareness about human trafficking. Joan Dawber, director of the Lifeway Network, will be there to effects women and children around the world, in America and in our own communities. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s lower hall.

4. I got a note from the Charlestown Post office recently. Apparently they’re hotsing a special “passport” event this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I don’t know exactly what this means, but they tell me they’re joining the Department of State in “celebrating Passport Day in the USA 2011, a national passport acceptance and outreach event.” Anyway. If you’re thinking about getting your passport, or renewing it, this seems like a festive time to do it.

5. The forecast? Clouds with a high near 54. Breezy. Showers possible tonight  Chance of precipitation is 20.

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar.