Most people don’t want to think about it but it’s the time a year to begin thinking about filing 2012 tax returns. For many working people in Charlestown there’s some relief from the confusing process of figuring out taxes. Bunker…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Menino’s Coalition Against Guns
Talking about the United States and its policies during civil rights former President Jimmy Carter once remarked that “once that change was made, a very simple but difficult change, no one in his right mind would want to go back…
Police Briefs 02-07-2013
Drugs 01/30/13 – As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the area of Bunker Hill Street, two individuals were placed under arrest for possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute. Warrant Arrest 01/30/13 – At…
Charlestown Tops East Boston in State Championship Qualification Game
It was a tough loss for the East Boston High School boys basketball team last week against archrival Charlestown during the state championship qualification game. Eastie (9-5) had a better regular season record than Charlestown (6-9) and were leading the…
Menino Pushes New Goals In State of City Address
Anyone wondering if Mayor Thomas Menino is ready for another term, they had their doubts quelled Tuesday night during his State of the City address at Faneuil Hall. Menino received a six minute standing ovation from the 800 plus attendees…
Edwards Middle School Students Enter Film Festival
A group of students from the Edwards Middle School in Charlestown have worked together to create a three-minute video that has been entered into the Youth Film Festival sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and the National Properties…
All the World is a Stage: David Sullivan Appearing In Production of “Oliver”
David Sullivan, a nine year old resident is now appearing in the Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Oliver. David is appearing asone of the orphans in the production that will run through February 24. Adapted from the novel Oliver Twist…
Warren-Prescott Expands Autism and Science Programs
As a never-ending goal to create additional educational opportunities for all students in Warren-Prescott, Principal Michele Davis has brought in some heavy hitters in the fields of science and special education. This year, autism behavioral specialists will be among the…
The Way of the Future
In the days before Proposition 2 ½ crippled local cities and towns, the thought of having private funds being raised to maintain and improve public recreational spaces would have been considered ludicrous. However as the expression goes: that was then…
Police Briefs 01-31-2013
Breaking and Entering- Residence – Day 01/22/13 – A victim on Parker Street reported that she left home at 8 a.m., and when she returned at 2 p.m., she found her front door unlocked. Officers observed pry marks on the…