We Are Not Helping the Kids To the Editor, I could not help but notice the article relating to the School Committee and the exam schools. My wife and I have been residents of Charlestown all our lives, as we…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Obituaries 10-22-2020
Janice Marie Bekkenhuis Of Stoneham Janice Marie (Irgens) Bekkenhuis, 71, of Stoneham died peacefully at home on October 11 surrounded by loved ones. She was the devoted wife of the late Alan Bekkenhuis, beloved daughter of the late Donald and…
USS Constitution Dedicates Galley in Honor of Fallen Crew Member
USS Constitution rededicated its Enlisted Dining Facility on Oct. 12 in honor of former crew member Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Ronchester Santiago who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the terrorist attack on the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67).…
Bunker Hill Community College Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with $2.9M Grant
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has received a $2.9 million grant from the United States Department of Education’s Title V: Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program and is now designated as a HSI. The grant was created to assist institutions…
BPDA Launches New, Interactive Online Map Displaying Agency-owned Property
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) today unveiled a new, interactive online map displaying BPDA-owned property and data. The BPDA made data about agency-owned property publicly available in May 2020, and since then, the agency’s Real Estate and MIS…
Police Briefs 10-15-2020
Charlestown Beat Assault and Battery 10/05/20 – A victim on Rutherford Avenue reported that for no reason and with no warning, a male suspect wearing construction boots approached the victim and pushed him to the ground before kicking and punching…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask Up as We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for the dedication To the editor: I would like to thank the entire Charlestown Old Schoolgirls Committee for their dedication to the scholarship program. I also would like to thank the family of Anna Boyle for their generous scholarship…
Exelon Sponsorship Supports Youth Sailing Programs at Courageous
Courageous Sailing, a community sailing center located on Pier 4 in the Navy Yard, is grateful to announce a 2020 gift of $20,000 from Exelon. The Everett LNG Facility is a long-time supporter of Courageous Sailing, whose mission is to…