During this, the first week of the New Year, many of us will attempt to keep resolutions made in the heat of the moment shortly before the clock struck midnight over the weekend. Resolutions, as we have come to understand…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Watching The Town, Again
We had a chance to watch over the holidays, once again, Benn Affleck’s masterpiece, The Town. Having already seen The Fight, some comparisons can be made. The Town excels where The fight sometimes leaves us flat – that is –…
Sports
-by Kevin Kelly Honor Roll Call The following students have achieved Honor Roll status: St. Sebastian School of Needham – Christopher Sullivan; Mt. St. Joseph Academy – Aislinn Carrier; Arlington Catholic – Danielle Kelley; Malden Catholic – Yu (Jacky) Wang,…
Obituaries 01-06-2011
James Driscoll Of Reading, formerly of Charlestown James F. Driscoll of Reading, formerly of Everett, Somerville and Charlestown, died on Dec. 30. A US Coast Guard veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of the late Anne…
An Eye on Charlestown Development
-By Andrew Crocker Parcel 3 The land once covered by the old Route 1 on ramp which the turnpike authority fenced off after its removal is now slated for development. At one time the site was open to the public…
Police Briefs 12-30-2010
12/20/10 – Drugs Officers on Medford Street placed an individual under arrest for an outstanding Charlestown District Court default warrant. During a booking search, Class B drugs were also found on his person. He will be charged accordingly. 12/21/10 –…
Sports
-By Kevin E. Kelly “Townies” drafted by the Pros 1962 Boston Celtics (NBA) – Chuck Chevalier, Boston College; 1971 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) – John Brennan, Boston College; 1973 Vancouver Canucks (NHL) – Paul O’Neil, Boston University; 1976 California Golden Seals…
Obituaries 12-30-2010
Mary Virginia McMakin Of Burlington, formerly of Charlestown Mary Virginia (Rock) McMakin of Burlington, formerly of Charlestown, died on December 21. She was the beloved wife of William B.; loving mother of Mary “Ginger” Franchitto and her husband, Larry, of…
The Clock
Charlie McGonagle He clearly remembered that October day of nearly thirty years ago when he first saw the clock. It sat in the window of a cut-rate jewelry store on a street whose shops drew the boundary of the downtown…
A Story Twice Told
By Danny O’Neil Last week while swapping traveling stories with a few friends of mine, we were talking about hitchhiking in the south and what an experience it was. Our conversation reminded me of a story my father told me…