Month: January 2012

The Mayor’s Speech

Last week’s state of the city address by Mayor Thomas Menino was vintage Menino. He spoke at length about a variety of things, including public safety, job creation, quality of life and a new vocational center at Madison Park destined…

The Patriots

Charlestown is alive with talk about the coming Super Bowl. Charlestown is Patriots territory and the love for the team and for its leader Tom Brady spans from the very poor to the very rich, from athletes to those who…

Police Briefs 01-26-2012

Firearm/Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 01/18/12 – As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the Bunker Hill housing development, three individuals were placed under arrest. A large quantity of drug was seized, and two firearms were also recovered.…

Obituaries 01-26-2012

Robert Belyea, Jr. Charlestown Resident Robert ‘Bobby” Belyea, Jr. of Charlestown died suddenly on January 13. He was 44 years old. He was the beloved son of Phyllis M. “Chickie” (Hazelton) Belyea of Charlestown and Robert E. Belyea; devoted brother…