Without getting into the Boston neighborhood redistricting minutiae, suffice to say the Boston City Council erred when it went about changing voter lines and city council districts in what appears to have been a highly questionable manner. It was so…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
The Jewish New Year
Boston’s Jewish community has ushered in the New Year with synagogue services, prayer and with traditional family gatherings. Now comes the ten days of penitence for Jews all over the world, during which time they must atone for their misdeeds…
Police Briefs 09-20-2012
Fugitive from Justice 09/12/12 – Members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, while in City Square, placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding New Hampshire court warrant charging felony burglary. Larceny – Bicycle 09/11/12 – A victim reported at…
Obituaries 09-20-2012
Maureen Gould Of the South End, Formerly of Charlestown Maureen R. (Sweeney) Gould of the South End of Boston, formerly of Charlestown, died on September 14. She was the beloved mother of Eric Gould of Malden and Leslie Gould of…
Family Gathering
Lois and John “Skinhead” O’Connell (center) are surrounded by their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, while enjoying a recent trip to the beautiful shores of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Lois and John live on Bartlett Street, and are…
Green Thumbs
Boston’s first lady, Angela Menino is joined at the August 28 Garden Contest Awards Ceremony in the Public Garden by Mayor Menino’s Garden Contest Porch, Balcony, Deck or Window Box Garden first place winner Kimberly Roberts of East Boston (left)…
Campatelli Wins Primary; Hennigan, Too
Patti Campatelli of East Boston won election to the Register of Probate position defeating Charlestown’s Boston City Councillor Sal LaMattina. LaMattina carried Charlestown. However, in the other neighborhoods of Boston, Campatelli scored very well and ended up with a 500…
MGH Institute to Collaborate with Community Groups Sept. 14
Students, faculty and staff from MGH Institute of Health Professions will spend several hours on September 14 in collaboration with Charlestown neighborhood groups to offer tips and strategies to improve the health of residents’ lives. During Charlestown Community Day, more…
Remembering September 11, 2001
The more that time passes, the more we tend to forget the stark terror and horrible outcome of the terrorists attacks which killed so many, while at the same time awakening the nation to the worldwide terrorist threat. The passing…
Police Briefs 09-13-2012
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon – Knife 09/03/12 – Officers responded to Decatur Street for a report of a person with a knife. A witness told police that he observed a male dragging a female, and when he…