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Bob McCann of Somerville, a bagger at Johnnie's Foodmaster for the past 15 years, had to reapply for his job at Whole Foods and hopes he can continue working.

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Bob Powers, 50, a local historian, is very concerned about Johnnie's Foodmaster being replaced by Whole Foods

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Charlestown’s mix of historic housing (such as these homes on Monument Avenue) and proximity to downtown has attracted professionals since the ’80s.

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Kay Olsen (left), 82, and her friend, Mary Holt, 88, in their car after shopping at Johnnie's Foodmaster before it closed.

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Monument Avenue in Charlestown.