Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has earned top honors from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for management excellence. The Sustainable Water Utility Management Award recognizes the work of water utility management leaders able to achieve a balance…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Charlestown’s 33rd Annual Halloween Parade and Celebration Set for Oct 31
The 33rd annual Halloween Parade around the Monument will take place on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. this year, with a dynamite celebration of Halloween to take place afterward around Monument Square and the Training Field. The annual celebration draws…
St John School Poised for Academic Success and Growth
Nestled in the heart of Boston’s North End, St. John School has prepared students for bright futures since 1895. The school is a Catholic value-centered learning environment focused on educating students in an atmosphere that fosters the growth of each…
Charlestown Man Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl
A Charlestown man was arrested Oct. 5 for distributing fentanyl out of an apartment in Chelsea. Cruz Villar, 31, was charged with one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl – aiding and abetting; and one count…
Friends of the Library to Host Author Talk on the Former Combat Zone
The Friends of the Charlestown Branch is hosting a book presentation on Inside The Combat Zone: The Stripped Down Story of Boston’s Most Notorious Neighborhood given by author and reporter Stephanie Schorow on Thursday, Nov. 1. The lecture is free…
The Charlestown Lions Club is Collecting Coats
The Charlestown Lions Club will be collecting coats for children, babies and adults during the months of October, November, December and until January 7, 2019. Our Charlestown Cooperative Bank has generously offered to be the collection site for the coats…
Cong Niki Tsongas, Dr Gary P Kearney to Receive Awards for Dedication to Service and Leadership
The USS Constitution Museum Gala will hold A Salute to Service on Thursday, October 25, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, which will include a reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner and award presentations at 7:00 p.m. The museum will…
Ayanna Pressley Endorses Rachael Rollins for District Attorney
Citing her depth of experience and her commitment to ensuring equal justice for all, last week Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Congress, endorsed Rachael Rollins for Suffolk County District Attorney. Rollins won a heavily contested Democratic Primary for District Attorney…
Police Briefs 10-18-2018
Charlestown Beat Larceny 09/11/18 – A victim on Walford Way reported shortly after entering her home, she realized she had left the keys in the door, but hen she went to get them, they were gone. Management has been notified.…
Townie Tidbits
BRIDGE WORK SCARING ME Recently, drove over to Charlestown through Broadway in Everett. I have been watching closely all the work getting down for the Oncore Casino. Streets are getting widened, houses and businesses getting razed. They moved the brand…