Special speaker Roger Sweet, MD, and his wife, Ann, during the 50th anniversary celebration of the MGH Charlestown Health Center last Friday, Sept. 28. Dr. Roger Sweet was present at the clinic’s beginning 50 years ago, started the adult medicine…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Neighborhood Round Up
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry The Harvest on Vine Food Pantry this week are boxes of cereal and macaroni and cheese, two of the most popular items that empty the shelves. Any donation on non-perishable foods that you could make…
Off-Peak Lane Closures Begin This Month for North Washington St Bridge
The state and City will begin off-peak lane closures this month on the North Washington Street Bridge to accommodate utility work for the beginnings of the multi-year bridge project, which will begin its major work next spring. Public meetings will…
‘The Fourth Grade Project’ Premieres in City Square
Fourth graders are curious, young observers of society, aware of the struggles and complexities that impact their families and communities. Internationally-renowned artist Judy Gelles has documented the stories of more than 300 fourth-grade students from around the world in her…
Townie Sports
CHS names former star Hugh Coleman as hoop coach Charlestown High School has hired one of the state’s most successful high school basketball coaches, a man whose family name is already synonymous with basketball excellence at the school. Hugh…
Annual Charlestown Vigil
Anaya Cain with Lisa Fournier are moved to tears in remembering young Michael Cain, who passed away in 2015. The 10th annual Charlestown vigil took place on Saturday, Sept. 22, with scores of residents attending to remember those lost in…
Community Gives Suggestions for Eden Street Playground Project
The first of three community meetings regarding the Eden Street playground was held on Sept. 20, and tensions are running high in the community on certain parts of the re-design. Members of the community of all ages gathered inside the…
CNC Community Corner
The monthly meeting of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 545 Medford St. There will be a presentation by Mark Rosenshein with regard to the Hood Park…
Edwards,BPS Face Showdown on Stillman Tennis Center Inaction
Councilor Lydia Edwards drafted a letter Wednesday morning and planned to address the Boston School Committee Wednesday night regarding the inaction of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) on the Mel Stillman Tennis Center in Charlestown, otherwise known as the Bubble.…
Baker,Walsh Join 250 Supporters to Celebrate the Launch of Spaulding Research Institute
Thursday night, Sept. 20, marked a banner night at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown as more than 250 guests and supporters gathered to celebrate the launch of Spaulding Research Institute. Spaulding Research Institute is a new commitment from Spaulding to…