With all of the turmoil that is occurring both in our country and across the world today, it is no wonder that Americans are feeling more stressed out than at any time in our recent history. Although the economy has…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Fall Sports
•Townies In high school action in the pool, Boston Latin senior Jolie Doherty (who also took first place in the 50 freestyle) and junior Victoria Taieb helped the 200 Free Relay team capture first place but it wasn’t enough as…
CNC, Mayor in Discussions About Council Having Greater Voice in Development
By Adam Swift His honor, Mayor Martin Walsh, may be gracing the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) with his presence at a future meeting. At Monday night’s CNC meeting, Chairman Tom Cunha updated the council on several meetings he’s had over…
All Aboard! Irish Naval Ship LÉ Samuel Beckett Makes Port Visit to Navy Yard
The National Parks of Boston will welcome LÉ Samuel Beckett, one of four offshore patrol vessels in the Irish Naval Service Fleet, at Pier 1 of the Navy Yard, from Oct. 3-7. During the port visit the ship will be berthed alongside…
Neighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry The Harvest on Vine Food Pantry is requesting boxes of cereal this week. Any donation of non-perishable foods that you could make would also be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the Food…
New Coors Ad Glorifies Problem Drinking
“The official beer of Saturday morning,” is the reprehensible (and that’s the only word that comes to mind) tag line for a new TV ad for Coors Light beer that appeared during the football games this past weekend. The ad…
Letters to the Editor
Nice Memories Dear Editor, As a former Townie, I was impressed with the new building/condo on the former H.N. Sawyer printing company lot on 586 Rutherford Ave. H.N. Sawyer was originally located on Atlantic Avenue for years then moved to Charlestown. My…
Guest Op-Ed : Continued Support for Peace Park
Joint Statement About the Peace Park from the Clergy of Charlestown As members of the clergy serving both the Catholic and Protestant traditions in Charlestown, we want to express our continued support for the Peace Park that was revitalized by…
Townie Sports
Pistorino participates in USA Hockey National Development Camp Jessica Pistorino recently participated in the 2019 USA Hockey Girl’s 15 National Development Camp held July 12-17, 2019 at the Herb Brooks Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The camp provides top…