CHARLESTOWN BEAT Warrant 05/23/16 – Officers on Austin Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Boston Municipal Court warrant charging shoplifting. Larceny 05/25/16 – A victim walked into the District 15 station and reported that on May 23 sometime between 4 and 8 a.m., unknown person(s) entered his worksite at Bunker Hill...
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By Sal Giarratani CAN YOU HEAR THE PARADE COMING UP BUNKER HILL STREET? This year›s Bunker Hill Day parade will be held on Sunday, June 12 . Let us all hope it is a sunny day because it should always shine on Charlestown’s holiday. It is also nice that parade organizers try to keep...
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Morrissey Family Dear Editor: On behalf of our children Patrick and Conor, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Morrissey family and members of the Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship committee. To be the recipient of such generosity from those whom we hold in such high regard is truly special....
Residents Enjoy Seeing Marionette Theatre
Story and photo by Marianne Salza Like most children growing up in Czechoslovakia, Vít Hořejš developed a love and appreciation for the tradition of marionette puppetry. Now as the Artistic Director of the Czechoslovak- American Marionette Theatre (CAMT), Hořejš shares these special stories with families, performing large productions each year – including an exclusive...
Could Charlestown High become Boston’s New Downtown High School?
By John Lynds During his speech last week at his annual Charlestown fundraiser, City Councilor Sal LaMattina said he is working towards making Charlestown High School Boston’s downtown high school. “We will spend $110 million next year in school transportation costs,” said LaMattina. “A portion of that money is spent every year to bus...
Mummers Won’t Return This Year for Bunker Hill Concert,Parade
By Seth Daniel A sad tuba has blown its last note. After nearly three decades of making the trek from Philadelphia to the Town, the Mummers will not be coming to the Bunker Hill Day festivities and Parade this year. It’s a nod to the Parade Committee introducing something new with more energy and...
Old Ironsides to Feature 21-Gun Salute on Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, USS Constitution in Charlestown will conduct a 21-Gun Salute from the pier side saluting battery, once a minute for 21 minutes starting at noon, in commemoration of Memorial Day and those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and the United States of America. Public are welcome to observe the...
Police Briefs 05-26-2016
CHARLESTOWN BEAT Drugs 05/16.16 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Medford Street and Old Landing Way, an individual was placed under arrest for distribution of a Class B substance (cocaine). Weapon Possession 05/18/16 – As a result of a radio call to the area of Dunstable Street for...
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SAD TO SEE AIR FORCE JROTC MARCHING OUT OF CHARLESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY The news last week in the Charlestown Patriot on students losing an opportunity to participate in JROTC, an activity with positive outcomes for some many graduating students. Scholarships to colleges and the potential for a military career are only a part...
Enjoy the Weekend — Safely
We saw a statistic the other day that seemed baffling: The death toll on our nation’s roads and highways once again is on the rise. Last year, there were 38,000 highway fatalities in America. That’s about 100 Americans killed every day in motor vehicle-related crashes and accidents. In addition, there are hundreds of thousands...