Maeve Mahoney (14) and instructor Shannon Considine (R) of the Goulding School Of Irish Dance in Medford assist junior dancers Kallie McHugh (4) and Kathleen Leahy (6) with their performance on St. Patrick’s Day.
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Rep Ryan/Flatley Luncheon
State Rep. Dan Ryan and the Flatley Companies sponsored the annual St Patrick’s Day luncheon on Friday, March 16, at the Knights of ColumbusFather Mahoney Hall. Numerous Charlestown residents attended and enjoyed a traditional boiled dinner and Irish music. Pictured…
Bunker Hill Housing Residents Sound Off at Council Hearing
When Councilor Lydia Edwards started off the hearing on One Charlestown at the Knights of Columbus Father Mahoney Hall last Thursday, March 15, she made one thing crystal clear. The hearing wasn’t about whether or not the project was going…
MassDOT Approves North Washington Street Bridge at $177 Million
At long last, there is a contract. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) board of directors on Monday approved the awarding of a $177 million contract to J.F. White for replacement of the North Washington Street Bridge that carries traffic…
Generous Donor Pledges $50,000 Match to USS Constitution Museum
A generous donor has pledged to match all gifts up to $50,000 until March 31, 2018, announced the USS Constitution Museum this week. This is an exciting opportunity for supporters of the Charlestown non-profit to double their impact, said the museum.…
Police Briefs 03-22-2018
Charlestown Beat Vandalism 03/12/18 – A victim on Mystic Street reported unknown person(s) used an object to cut the right front tires of his car. Detectives are investigating. Violation of the Auto Laws 03/14/18 – As a result of…
Townie Tidbits
HOPE ONE AND ALL HAD A HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY There will be an Easter Rising Event 1916 at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury on Sunday, April 8. There will be live music by Margaret Dalton and Erin’s…
Letter to the Editor
AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT IN BOSTON Dear Editor: Last week I was privileged to witness an extraordinary event: the Boston gathering of hundreds of students and youth marching to the State House was an inspiring experience. These young people are stepping…
Bunker Hill Housing Community Had Their Voices Heard at Last Week’s Meeting
Last week, Charlestown turned out in force for a hearing on the redevelopment of the Bunker Hill housing community. I thank each and every resident, community organization, municipal and state official and prospective developer who attended. In particular, I am…
Tigers Take Title:Charlestown’s Coach Boucher Leads Pope John to First-Ever Title
For the first time in Pope John XXIII High School history, the boys’ basketball team has been crowned as MIAA state champs. The Tigers (24-1) toppled Maynard (22-4) in the Division 4 title game on Saturday, March 17, by a…