Charlestown Beat Larceny 12/28/20 – A victim on Parker Street reported unknown person(s) removed the rubber from around his driver’s side window, entered the motor vehicle and stole several gift cards. Investigate Person 01/01/21 – Officers responded to Elm Street…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Emissions Bill Is a Big Step For the Environment
The approval on Monday by both houses of the Massachusetts legislature of a bill that requires the state to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 85% below 1990 levels by 2050 represents a huge step toward the goal of…
It Was a Great Run, Pats’ Fans
The 2020 season for the New England Patriots came to a merciful close this past weekend. The woeful Pats finished with a 7-9 record, their first losing season since 2000, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008.…
Guest Op-Ed: First Responders Need Vaccine Now
By Senator Sal DiDomenico One of the greatest bright spots of 2020 and now leading into this New Year has been the speedy development and subsequent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. For the first time in many months, we are…
Helping the Needy
COVID Vaccinations Begin At Chelsea Soldiers’ Home
On Tuesday, the first veteran residents at the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea received the COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination was done onsite through a federal Long Term Care pharmacy partnership program with CVS and Walgreens. The onsite vaccinations also began for staff…
Police Briefs 12-31-2020
Aggravated Assault 12/23/20 – As a result of a dispute on Polk Street, an individual suffered a stab wound to his hand. The suspect responsible fled the area on a moped, but was identified by officers, and warrants for his…
Have a Happy — and Safe — New Year
The arrival of a new year marks a time for reflection, as to both the year that has passed and the year that lies ahead. In the words of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson: Ring out the old, ring in…
Obituaries 12-31-2020
Barbara Godfrey Family Was Most Important in Her Life Barbara J. (Barker) Godfrey, 87, a longtime resident of Charlestown, who also resided in Wilmington and Malden, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 26 at Brightview Senior Living Center in…