This marks the tenth year that a consortium of affiliates from Partners HealthCare – MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center, MGH Institute of Health Professions, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital – will award the Charlestown Community Health Care Merit Scholarship. Since the award’s inception, over $50,000 has…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Police Briefs 05-24-2018
Charlestown Beat Robbery – Street 05/17/18 – A victim reported while walking on Green Street, she was jumped and robbed by two males and a female. At that time, one of the male suspects pushed her to the ground and…
Memorial Day Is a Time for Reflection
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Help End Distracted Driving
Glancing at that new text message on your phone. Scrolling through satellite radio stations to find the right song. Adjusting your GPS to find a new route. Any of these activities momentarily takes your attention away from driving – you…
Townie Sports
A PETITE BLITZ BY ALITZ At the ACC Rowing Championships hosted by Clemson University, Miami sophomore rower Halle Alitz was part of the Second Varsity Four unit that finished first in its final race of the championships, winning its Petite…
First Communion Class
Lilliana Telesford crowns the Blessed Mother on Sunday, May 6, during the 159th First Communicants of St. Francis de Sales Church on Bunker Hill Street. Father Dan Mahoney presided over the celebration as he has for many decades.
Mobile Historic Neighborhood Walking Application Rescheduled
The rescheduled launch of the Mobile Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour application will start at Memorial Hall (14 Green St.) on Sunday May 20 from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Charlestown Preservation Society is launching the new Mobile Neighborhood Walking Tour…
Edwards Calls for Hearing to Ensure Taxpayers Remain in Their Homes
Councilor Lydia Edwards has called a hearing to ensure the City of Boston uses every tool at its disposal to ensure taxpayers can stay in their home during times of economic difficulty – particularly for senior citizens. Today, seniors and…
The Graphic Stacks Up Quickly With Large Modular Construction
Things are stacking up at The Graphic on Sullivan Square as 129 modular boxes arrived at the site last week and are being craned into place to construct the new contemporary apartment building. Gathering in front of one of the first modular boxes to land at…
Teamsters Make Donations to Non-Profits
Teamsters Local 25 president Sean O’Brien on Thursday, May 3, presented more than $275,000 to 12 local autism non-profits, including a $6,000 donation to Special Townies Organization, a local organization committed to raising awareness and acceptance for children with autism.…