Boston drivers will be introduced to “Don’t Block the Box”, an education and enforcement campaign designed to curb gridlock, and increase vehicle and pedestrian safety, at busy intersections in Boston. The campaign is the result of a collaboration between the…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Beware a Rule Change
Charlestown drivers beware. A traffic rule change by the Boston Police Department fines motorists from now on $150 if you are found to be blocking an intersection. That is to say, if you drive onto a crosswalk at an intersection…
Police Briefs 08-23-2012
Warrant Arrest 08/13/12 – Officers in the area of Main Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding parole violation warrant. Assault and Battery 08/13/12 – A victim stated that as a result of a fight on Starr King…
Obituaries 08-23-2012
Agnes Birmingham Retired Chelsea Auditor’s Office Clerk Agnes I. (McDonnell) Birmingham, a retired office clerk, died after a period of ill-health on August 19 in her Chelsea home with her children at her bedside. She was 87 years old. Born…
Building the Town Houses
Carpenters are shown completing some exterior woodwork at the Residences at Rutherford Square Luxury townhouses which extends from 44 to 54 Rutherford Avenue and from 6-8 Arrow Street. Bennett Development is building the townhouses which are expected to be completed in…
Living History in Charlestown: Warren Tavern Has Been Local Mainstay Since 1780
The Warren Tavern has been a local haunt since 1780, making it one of the oldest bars in Massachusetts. It was known to be Paul Revere’s mainstay watering hole, and was also frequented by George Washington. Since then, the clientele…
Pedal Power: CNC and Hubway Reach Agreement
When the power struggle between the Charlestown Neighborhood Council and Hubway became apparent, bike stations in Charlestown seemed like a far-fetched plan. But after residents circulated a 400-signature petition to bring Hubway to the neighborhood sooner rather than later, Council…
Dr. Ralph Minear to Retire from MGH Charlestown
Ralph Minear, MD will retire from MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center on September 30, 2012. Dr. Minear cared for several generations of Charlestown families in his 33 years of service at MGH Charlestown. Dr. Minear joined MGH Charlestown in 1979 and…
MGH Offers Tips on Avoiding Mosquito Borne Illness
Mosquito-borne illness is a disease spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Viruses, such as West Nile Virus (WNV) or Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), have caused serious illness in the Northeastern US. However, the risk of becoming infected…
Thesis and Anti-Thesis
Our neighborhood, thankfully, is among the safest in the city. Charlestown is an example of a wonderful place to live, to shop, to own businesses or to tour. And best of all, our neighborhood is on top of issues like…