Retiring City Councilor Sal LaMattina thanks everyone for their support and entrusting him with representing District 1 for 11 years, as Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and State Rep. Dan Ryan look on. The farewell party for the longtime East Boston,…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Anne Considine Remembered as Original Hockey Mom in Tribute at Rink Sunday
By Seth Daniel In the 1970s, the world of Charlestown’s storied hockey history didn’t really include women or girls. Save for one hard-nosed coach that many opposing teams of the time learned to respect and to fear, relatives and friends…
Let’s Debate:District 1 Candidates Will Participate in Neighborhood Debates
By Seth Daniel Both District 1 candidates have agreed to participate in at least one debate/forum in each of the three neighborhoods leading up to the Nov. 7 election. Meanwhile, scheduling debates for the mayoral race seems to have gotten…
Residents Concerned Over Tree Cutting
By Seth Daniel As residents grow concerned over the removal of about 40 trees on Constitution Wharf at the newly branded Constitution Center, the developer of the property said it is only temporary growing pains that will be rewarded with…
Charlestown’s Grzelcyk Secures Bruins Roster Spot
By Seth Daniel Charlestown hockey standout Matt Grzelcyk secured a major step in his professional career on Tuesday when he secured a roster spot on the Boston Bruins team – making complete his journey from the Emmons Horrigan O’Neil Memorial…
Many Wonder about One Charlestown’s New Plans
By Seth Daniel September is now in the rearview mirror, and still there has been no word, or even an inkling of activity, from the developers of One Charlestown regarding the new design that they were scheduled to unveil some…
Rosens on Committee for Storybook Ball
Every three minutes a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room. Scary for adults—and even scarier for children. This October, MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) will bring a heightened awareness to this growing problem at its Storybook Ball.…
Former City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate John Connolly Endorses Stephen Passacantilli
Former City Councilor At-Large and Mayoral candidate John Connolly endorsed City Council candidate Stephen Passacantilli at a Charlestown event hosted by Boston Public School (BPS) parents from across the district. In the 2013 Mayoral Election, Connolly won both Charlestown and the North…
Police Briefs 10-05-2017
Charlestown Beat Larceny 09/29/17 – A victim on Main Street reported she left her bag with prescriptions on the counter and left the store. Upon realizing she forgot the bag, she returned to find it was gone. A surveillance video…
Letter to the Editor
Expressing Our Gratitude for the Grasshopper Café Dear Editor: As the summer comes to a close and as we prepare for the year ahead we can’t help but reflect on the success stories from our last school year. The Harvard…