A Charlestown man was arraigned on multiple firearm charges at BMC Dorchester Division after the car in which he was a passenger was pulled over for speeding and other violations earlier this week, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. Michael Espejo,…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Get Your Flu Vaccine Now!
We’ll be the first to admit that “vaccine fatigue” is affecting all of us these days. But the reality is that the viruses never take a break — virus fatigue is not in their DNA. Although hopefully the worst of…
We’re Drinking Ourselves To Death
A report issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed what we really already knew: The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year…
Letters to the Editor
A Win for Cancer Patients To the Editor, Our state legislature recently passed legislation that will improve access to care not just for cancer survivors like me but for everyone in Massachusetts. The legislation passed will reform a practice known as…
Townie Cheerleaders Are State Champs!
The Charlestown Youth Football and Cheer League (CYFCL) is thrilled to share that the 8U and 812 Townie Cheerleaders took home two first place trophies from the NECYFC cheer competition at Lynn English High School on October 29. Both teams…
Progress Report: Study Shows Gains, Systemic Obstacles to Boston’s Ambitious Climate Goals
Special to the Patriot-Bridge A first-of-its-kind report on Boston’s collective progress toward being a carbon-neutral city by 2050, that was released last week, finds that while the city has made notable progress in some areas, a variety of obstacles will…
Sean Breen Appointed As the NewNeighborhood Liaison for Charlestown
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Sean Breen as the neighborhood liaison for Charlestown in the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). He will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses looking to connect with the Mayor’s Office,…
Book-Signing for Tom MacDonald’s New Crime Novel
Award-winning author Tom MacDonald has published his fifth Dermot Sparhawk crime novel, The Murder of Vincent Dunn. Tom will be hosting a book-launching event at the Brewer’s Fork on Sunday, November 13, from 1:00-3:00 PM (Patriots bye week). Paperback books…
Main Street Pasta and Wine Shop Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Gratitude
By Tracy Iannell On Saturday, Oct. 30, the prosecco was flowing at 40 Main St. in celebration of a fast-paced first year in business. The neighborhood shop honored this milestone with their house made decadent lobster raviolis—crafted just minutes prior…
Groups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…