Warrant Arrest 07/30/2013 – Two suspects were arrested at around 12:42 p.m. on Pleasant Street on an outstanding warrants issued out of various courts. Larceny from a Motor Vehicle 07/30/2013 – The victim reported unknown person(s) broke into his car…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Obituaries 08-08-2013
Edward Elwell Lifelong Charlestown Resident; Worked for Sears & Roebuck Edward J. Elwell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 5 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 76 years…
HCAV Maintains Charlestown Residents Should Vote on Wynn Casino Project
After Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Representative Eugene O’Flaherty sent letters to the state’s secretary on environmental affairs that spotlighted the potential impacts a Wynn Casino in Everett would have on Charlestown, the Boston’s Host Community Advisory Committee…
New Commander
USS Constitution held a change of command ceremony in Charlestown Navy Yard on July 26 at which Cmdr. Sean Kearns (right) relieved Cmdr. Matt Bonner as the 73rd commanding officer of ‘Old Ironsides’.
MGH Institute of Health Receives Top Marks
MGH Institute of Health Professions in Charlestown is the only school in Metro Boston named as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results…
Menino Celebrates Anniversary of Americans with Disability Act
Mayor Thomas M. Menino last week joined the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and members of Boston’s disabled community on City Hall Plaza to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Established by Mayor Menino in 1995,…
Abutters Meeting on School St. Project
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services has scheduled an abutters meeting regarding a proposal for a rear dormer at 87 School Street. This meeting will be held on Thursday August 1 @ 6:30 PM at 87 School Street, Charlestown. This…
Death and Taxes
The adage goes that the only certainty in life is death and taxes. This seems to be ringing true for local drivers. There is a plan afoot from the bureaucrats at the Department of Transportation to install new toll gates…
Police Briefs 08-01-2013
Drugs 07/23/13 – As a result of a drug investigation in the area of Austin Street, three individuals were placed under arrest for possession of a Class C substance with intent to distribute. Assault and Battery 07/23/13 – At about…
Beating the Heat
Neighbors Ethan Greatorex, 4, and Reilley Bartlett, 5, of Charlestown found a fun way last week to beat the heat. They were happy for giveaways, fun activities, and a cool water spray feature to play in at Doherty Park in…