School either already has begun or will be back in session shortly in communities all across the state — and that means motorists who have become accustomed to child-free streets during the morning commute once again must become eagle-eyed and…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Police Briefs 08-29-2013
Warrant Arrest 08/22/13 – Officers in the area of Russell Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Salem Court warrant charging larceny over $250. Larceny in a Building 08/22/13 – A victim reported while at the gym on…
Charlestown, a Hockey Hotbed Attracting Players Across Boston
When Brian Leetch moved to the North End after signing with the Boston Bruins for the final year of his Hall of Fame career in 2005, he made a telephone call looking for a hockey program for his oldest son.…
Women’s Self Defense Course Well Attended
The Boston Police Department District A-1 Downtown/A-15 Charlestown hosted a women’s self-defense course on August 20. Sergeant Gary J. Eblan, Registrar of the Boston Police Academy, presented an engaging and informative class, Street Smarts: Reducing Your Odds, to about 40…
Award Winners
William J. Kemeza, President of Boston College High School, is pleased to announce that the following Charlestown students received special awards at an end of the year assembly to honor BC High undergraduates. Christian F. Whalen Labeck ‘16 (left) won…
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Priorities for Greenspace
More than 300 citizens turned out to the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse on Thursday night for the Park and Open Space Mayoral Forum to hear 10 Boston mayoral hopefuls discuss their future plans for the city’s greenspace if elected. Boston…
Boat Owners Get More Time at Shipyard Quarters
The owner of the Shipyard Quarters Marina in Charlestown who has spent the last year allegedly ignoring orders from city and state agencies to clean up his marina received an order from a judge this week. A judge has ordered…
CNC to Hold Hearing on 45 Vine St.
The CNC Development Committee will be hosting a meeting on a proposed redevelopment at 45 Vine Street (the former St. Catherine’s Church) on September 5, 2013, at 8:30 pm at the former St. Catherine’s Auditorium space. The developer is seeking…
BPS Hotline is Up and Running
Boston Public Schools (BPS) Interim Superintendent John McDonough announced Tuesday that the back-to-school hotline (617-635-9046) is up and running. Operators have fielded 880 calls since the launch on Thursday. Multi-lingual operators are trained and ready to answer a wide variety…
Police Briefs 08-22-2013
Warrant Arrest 08/13/13 – Officers in the area of Medford Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Quincy Court warrant charging assault by means and intimidation of a witness. Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon– Gun 08/15/13…