The legendary former Speaker of the U.S. House, Thomas “Tip” O’Neil, was famous for the political maxim, “All politics is local.” Dan Ryan’s convincing win on Tuesday proved the truth of Tip’s famous aphorism. Dan is a lifelong resident of…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Sen. DiDomenico’s St. Patrick’s Party
For years Charlestown residents have been treated to a St. Patrick’s Day party. However, this year all that was in jeopardy as former State Representative Eugene O’Flaherty, who was the driving force behind this event in recent years, had left…
CYHA 20th Annual Bryan Mcgonagle Memorial Hockey Tournament
This year marked the 20th Annual Bryan McGonagle Memorial Tournament and it was held on February 28th, March 1st and 2nd at the DCR Emmon’s, O’Neill, Horrigan rink in Charlestown. This tournament is held in honor of a young Charlestown…
CNC Supports Courageous Sailing Request for License to Host Pier 4 Summer Events
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) unanimously voted to request a license for Courageous Sailing to host summer events on Pier 4 with the agreements and limitations that were approved in 2013. Courageous Sailing hopes to hold 10 evening and 10…
Candidates for State Rep. Seat Must Also Battle Winter Weather: State Primary to Fill O’Flaherty Seat Scheduled for next Tuesday
Frozen pens, rain-frazzled hair and thermal-insulated snowsuits aren’t typically the things of political campaigns, but cold weather campaigning has been the only option for the candidates of the 2nd Suffolk District over the last few weeks due to a unique…
Looking at Casino Impacts on Charlestown
Rutherford Avenue is a road to be usually avoided at certain times of the day. The recent potholes are not the reason as much as the traffic gridlock that one encounters. For residents this gridlock usually means the side streets,…
CYHA McGonagle Tourney Is This Weekend
CYHA hosts the 20th Annual Bryan McGonagle Memorial Hockey Tournament. It will be held on Friday, February 28th, March 1st and 2nd at the DCR rink in Charlestown. This tournament is held in honor of a young Charlestown hockey player…
Another Meeting Is in Order
On February 4, a public hearing with Wynn officials about their plans and the impacts of the casino for Charlestown was held that for many residents seemed to raise more questions. Local community leaders who sit on boards like the…
Get out and Vote
Next Tuesday, Charlestown voters will be going to the polls to elect a new State Representative. There are two well-known and very capable candidates from Charlestown — Dan Ryan and Chris Remmes. There is also a third candidate, Roy Avallaneda…
Police Briefs 02-27-2014
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Knife 02/18/14 – Officers responded to the Bunker Hill Mall for a report of a person with a knife. On arrival, police located the suspect, who attempted to flee but was apprehended a short…