Paula Wright, President of the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England (RMHCNE), announced the appointment of Gretchen E. Manning as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Manning, who has held executive cabinet-level positions in government…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Neighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry Appeal The Food Pantry has had a great need at this time as it has been very busy serving many more residents in town and providing more frequent distributions. Donations of all non-perishable foods are…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through March 20
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the…
Police Briefs 03-11-2021
Charlestown Beat Investigate Property 02/18/2021 – Officers responded to area of 103 Ninth St. at around 3:15 a.m. for a reported loud noise, as well as a possible shot fired. Police searched the area and spoke with several witnesses, who…
What Are They Thinking?
Patrick Henry, the fiery American patriot and orator during the American Revolution, famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” However, Repubican governors in some of our Southern and Midwestern states have, under the guise of “freedom,” given that…
Guest Op-Ed: The Bunker Hill Monument: An Appreciation
By David Lowe Cozad I grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, which is about as far away from the Bunker Hill monument as one can get while still standing on American soil. As I assume may be the…
Guest Op-Ed: Rollins in Support of H.R. 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By DA Rachael Rollins America as a whole is just beginning to recognize what Black and brown people have known for generations – that law enforcement and the criminal legal system do not treat all people equally. As leaders and…
Councilors File Hearing Order to Discuss the Process for Tree Removals
Councilors Ed Flynn and Liz Breadon are filed a hearing order at this week’s City Council meeting to discuss the process for tree removals in the city. The hearing order aims to discuss how we can improve the current system,…
Santiago Announces Feb. Fundraising Numbers
New Mayoral Candidate Jon Santiago, a state representative from the South End, raised more than $274,000 in the month of February, announcing his campaign just last week. At the close of the February reporting period, the Santiago committee announced raising…
Heritage Club Cannabis Proposal Returning for Community Meeting
Cannabis stores in Charlestown seemed to be a world-class sprint race last fall that seemingly saw everyone sit down and take a break just prior to the finish line. Two proposals, one led by Jack Kelly in Sullivan Square, and…