By Seth Daniel The Town Track program is growing in accolades, and this weekend the popular running club for all ages will play a major role in the Boston Marathon events. Coach Sean Nyhan told the Patriot Bridge that the…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Issues Coming to Light at End of the Training Field Project
By Seth Daniel Some last minute changes regarding concrete walkways and future concerns about dogs off-leash were the lively topics of discussion at a meeting of the Friends of the Training Field on Tuesday night, March 29, at the American…
Chow Thai Cafe Sells to New Owners
By Seth Daniel One of the more popular, long-time local eateries on Main Street has been sold and the new owners will address the community tonight, March 24, at a public meeting in the Charlestown Branch Library. An abutters meeting…
Charlestown YMCA to Hold Event for Kids
On Saturday, April 30, the Charlestown YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve…
Police Briefs 04-14-2016
CHARLESTOWN BEAT POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss public safety issues on the last Wednesday of every month at the police station, 20 Vine Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, community room. POLICE RELATED INFO: Contact the District A-1…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani SPECIAL TOWNIES ANNUAL MOTOWN FUNDRAISER Once again, it is almost time for the annual Special Townies Motown Fundraiser over at the Knights on April 29 starting at 700pm. Music will be by DJ Dennis Taylor. If…
A Change in the Name
Shakespeare asked the question: “Wouldn’t a rose smell as sweet by any other name?” Well, the Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition (CSAC) is seeking to change its name to reflect the times. When CSAC was started in 2004, the name fit…
Grzelcyk Signs with Bruins
Charlestown’s Matt Grzelcyk, a former Charlestown Youth Hockey player, on Friday signed a two-year entry level contract with the Boston Bruins, who drafted him in 2012. Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced the news on Friday, April 1, that…
New Process Started for CNC Fund Distribution Follows Successful Lawsuit
By Seth Daniel As the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) begins the process of delivering money to deserving non-profits once again, a group of Charlestown residents will be watching the process carefully and assured that their 2013 lawsuit against the former…
Recipients of the 2016 Spaulding-CNC Partnership Fund
On Tuesday, April 5, the Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) presented the results of this year’s Spaulding-CNC Community Partnership Fund at a public meeting. These funds were made available through the Department of Public Health Determination of Needs (DON) process as…