A man charged in connection with the June shooting outside the Charlestown High School graduation was ordered held without bail pending a judge’s determination whether he is too dangerous to be released on bail, District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. “This…
Month: August 2022
Chambers Gives Back to Community as a Member of the Army National Guard
By Melissa Moore-Randall Former Revere resident Jamie Chambers, a Sergeant First Class and Senior Career Counselor/Recruiter for the Massachusetts Army National Guard, is proud of giving back to his hometown. Assigned to the Barnes Building in South Boston, Jamie recruits…
And Just Like That – Summer Ended
Within just a few hours of writing our editorial last Tuesday (August 9) extolling the virtues of the heat and humidity of the summer season, Mother Nature turned the tables on us. We were sitting in our hot house —…
Letter to the Editor
Why Kevin Hayden Should Continue to Serve Suffolk County as our District Attorney To the Editor, I had never heard of Kevin Hayden until he was appointed District Attorney. I knew Ricardo Arroyo. Arroyo is a household political name that…
Sculpting Class With the Artist
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On August 4, artist and sculptor Michael Alfano introduced Step 2 Courageous Sailing students to the practice of sculpting with wire. Students learned first-hand from Alfano, whose sculpture work is now on display in the Navy…
Councilor Coletta Calls for Better Coordination of Construction, Utility Permits
If you live in Charlestown you know when it is time for utility companies to do some work in the neighborhood streets are closed, rerouted and parking is reduced. This is nothing new in Charlestown and residents have long complained…
NEMPAC Seeks Applicants for the NEMPAC Scholarship Funds
The North End Music and Performing Art Center (NEMPAC), which serves youth in the North End and Charlestown, announced it is accepting applications for scholarships. NEMPAC offers need-based partial or full scholarships from the NEMPAC Scholarship Fund, open to students…
DiDomenico’s Bill To Extend Universal School Meals Included in State Budget
On July 28, the Governor signed this year’s state budget into law, which included one of Senator Sal DiDomenico’s top priorities – funding for universal school meals throughout the upcoming school year. This $110 million investment will provide free breakfast…
Charlestown Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Decreases
While some Boston neighborhoods have been hit particularly hard by the latest surge of COVID, the percentage of those testing positive in Charlestown dropped slightly last week. According to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) 237…
Coletta Announces Schedule for Summer of Service Events
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta announced her “Summer of Service,” initiative which prioritizes beautifying District One and encourages residents to get involved in their own neighborhood through community service and civic engagement. “As our office continues to find ways to…