The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) had their monthly meeting on Sept. 6, and Chairman Tom Cunha began the meeting by updating the community on the post office and the Bunker Hill redevelopment project. Cunha said the post office in the…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Pop-Up Book Sale Planned on Sept 20 at Charlestown Branch Library
A Pop-Up Book Sale, organized by the Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library. will be held on Thursday Sept. 20 (5-8 p.m.), Friday Sept. 21 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Saturday Sept. 22 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.). Wheelchair accessible; conveniently located to the Orange…
A Weekend of Welcoming at St John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes the community as it begins a new year of ministry. On Saturday, Sept. 15, there will be a Children’s Christian Formation Open House from 10 a.m. to noon in the Parish House at 27 Devens…
Massport Supports Summer Jobs for Charlestown Students
More than 15 Charlestown students earned a paycheck this summer thanks to the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Community Summer Jobs Program. Now in its 27thyear, Massport’s program supported 20 Charlestown high school and college students in summer jobs with community organizations.…
Massachusetts Needs Gov Charlie Baker
With the state primary election now concluded, the ballot for the state election in November has been set, providing voters with the opportunity to see how the candidates match up for the various offices. Many of these contests feature either…
Townie Tidbits
ROSIES OF WWII HONORED AT NAVY YARD “The legacy of Rosies is to pull together, do first-quality work, do it cooperatively and do it for a higher cause, which is freedom.” – Ann Montague, founder of the American Rosie Movement…
Sports 09-13-2018
MICHAEL QUINN SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNEY Early last month the Quinn Scholarship celebrated its 23rd annual golf tournament. It was a gorgeous, sunny day out on the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park followed by great food with friends…
Local Students Achieve Academic Honors
WILLIAMSON ON DEAN’S LIST Mark Williamson, of Charlestown, was named to the 2018 Dean’s List at Union College. Williamson is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in economics. Comprised annually, the Union College Dean’s List honors students who…
Charlestown Sees 22-Percent Drop in Part One Crime from Last Year
As the summer of 2018 was drawing to a close, Charlestown was experiencing a 22-precent drop in violent and property crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 208 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and…
St John’s Sidewalk Sale to Be Held on September 15
St. John’s Episcopal Church at 27 Devens St. in Charlestown will conduct their sidewalk sale on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will be on the sidewalks in the church yard and in case of…