By John Lynds It’s parks like the Monument Square, Doherty Playground, Edwards Playground and all the other city parks that dot Charlestown that helped put Boston in the top ten of the nation’s best park systems according to the Trust…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Partners Building in Assembly Row Scheduled to Open June 13
By Seth Daniel It’s been going up in the distance for some time. Floor by floor, the glass exterior has risen up to its 13-story height, and the promise of nearly 4,000 workers coming into the area has also been…
Training Field Planning Opening Celebration on June 14
By Seth Daniel It’s been a long go of it, but the Friends of the Training Field have applied for permits and intend to celebrate the opening of the refurbished, historic park on Tuesday, June 14, with a community celebration.…
Town Democratic Ward Committe Elects New Officers
The Charlestown Democratic Ward Committee is comprised of elected members representing Boston’s Ward 2, Charlestown’s local wing of the Democratic party, and is responsible for organizing political activities for the Charlestown community and supporting Democratic candidates. Congratulations to our newly…
Police Briefs 06-02-2016
CHARLESTOWN BEAT Warrant 05/23/16 – Officers on Austin Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Boston Municipal Court warrant charging shoplifting. Larceny 05/25/16 – A victim walked into the District 15 station and reported that on May 23…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani CAN YOU HEAR THE PARADE COMING UP BUNKER HILL STREET? This year›s Bunker Hill Day parade will be held on Sunday, June 12 . Let us all hope it is a sunny day because it should always…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Morrissey Family Dear Editor: On behalf of our children Patrick and Conor, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Morrissey family and members of the Ryan “Duce” Morrissey Scholarship committee. To be the recipient of…
Residents Enjoy Seeing Marionette Theatre
Story and photo by Marianne Salza Like most children growing up in Czechoslovakia, Vít Hořejš developed a love and appreciation for the tradition of marionette puppetry. Now as the Artistic Director of the Czechoslovak- American Marionette Theatre (CAMT), Hořejš shares…
Could Charlestown High become Boston’s New Downtown High School?
By John Lynds During his speech last week at his annual Charlestown fundraiser, City Councilor Sal LaMattina said he is working towards making Charlestown High School Boston’s downtown high school. “We will spend $110 million next year in school transportation…
Mummers Won’t Return This Year for Bunker Hill Concert,Parade
By Seth Daniel A sad tuba has blown its last note. After nearly three decades of making the trek from Philadelphia to the Town, the Mummers will not be coming to the Bunker Hill Day festivities and Parade this year.…