By Seth Daniel Sometimes going back to the drawing board can’t be avoided. It wasn’t long ago that a plan was decided upon for Sullivan Square and Rutherford Avenue – a plan that saw the future of the area with…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
St Florian’s Arrival:After Many Years,Fr Mahoney gets Florian Statue at St Francis de Sales
By Seth Daniel It took some time, but St. Florian showed up for church last Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis de Sales. With hundreds looking on and Bunker Hill Street filled with spectators, Father Daniel Mahoney was all smiles…
Caution Urged to Councilors in Lifting Cap on Suboxone
By John Lynds Charlestown resident and Councilor Bill Linehan’s Addiction Policy Advisor, Jack Kelly, who is charged with working on ways to fund and expand drug treatment opportunities in the city urged caution to lawmakers looking to lift the cap…
Michael’s Mission:Family Looks to Remember Michael Cain on Anniversary
By Seth Daniel Just last year at this time, Michael Cain II – son of the Town’s notable DJ Smokey Cain – was celebrating his 24th birthday. As he tried to maintain his sobriety, family members said he struggled –…
Police Briefs 06-16-2016
CHARLESTOWN BEAT Warrant Arrest 06/0916 – Officers in the area of Austin Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding U.S. district court warrant charging conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin. Larceny 06/09/16 – A victim on Old Ironsides…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani REMEMBERING A REAL CHARLESTOWN HERO On Tuesday evening June 7, Peter Looney Park was packed to celebrate Peter Looney Night at the childrens’ park named in his honor. He passed away some four years ago now but…
Harvard Kent Ceremony
He might have lost some cool points with his friends for getting a kiss from his parents, Rosie and Jose Munoz, on stage, but Harvard Kent 3rd grader Anthony Munoz was still all smiles after being named one of six…
Bunker Hill Parade
The Bunker Hill Parade will be the highlight of more than a week-long celebration of activities commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Parade will begin in Hayes Square at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday June 12. See the special section…
Mayor Moves to Establish Trust Fund for Wynn Mitigation Money
By Seth Daniel In a move on Monday that caught many in the Town off-guard – including elected officials involved in the process – Mayor Martin Walsh submitted a letter to the City Council Monday morning asking it to approve…
Two-Way Tolling Tests to Roll Out This Summer on the Tobin Bridge
By Seth Daniel A top state transportation official apologized to drivers this week after a Boston media outlet reported that tolling in both directions on the Mystic/Tobin Bridge is set to roll out this year – a plan that has…