Let’s face it, the big double storm didn’t happen and the weather forecasters didn’t get it right. Instead of the snow Armageddon that was supposed to cripple the region, there was a bit of a storm Tuesday and then mostly…
A Catholic Education
Everything about public school education has changed and is continuing to change. But Catholic Schools remain like a rock for the many, many families in this neighborhood and in neighborhoods throughout Boston. Catholic Schools offer solid educational advantages and inside…
Obituaries 02-03-2011
Paul Bassett Of Lawrence, formerly of Charlestown Paul F. Bassett of Lawrence, formerly of Charlestown, died on Jan. 27. He was a US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and a retired 45 year employee of Brockway-Smith Co., Andover. He was the…
Snow Ride
Jack Evans gets some air while sledding after last week’s snow storm.
Former City Councillor Chuck Turner Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
-By Joshua Resnek Former Boston City Councillor Chuck Turner was sentenced to 3 years in prison Tuesday in Federal District Court. US District Court Judge Doulgas Woodlock said that Turner had betrayed the public trust and he ridiculed Turner’s blatant…
BRA gives Go Ahead to Major Development
-By Joshua Resnek The Boston Redevelopment Authority has okayed a mixed use project for a major development on Rutherford Avenue and A Street. The Bridgeview Apartment Development is expected to be an $18 million, mixed-use housing and community center all…
Another Snowstorm
Just what we needed. Another snowstorm bearing down on us. Another likely snow emergency and parking ban. More and more snow. Higher and higher piles of snow. Greater inconvenience getting around our hilly streets. And continued cold that has strained…
Chuck Turner
You can lie to your friends. You can lie to your enemies. You can lie to your family but when it comes to being sentenced in Federal Court you better cut the lies and say you’re sorry. Former Boston City…
Police Briefs 01-27-2011
01/18/11 – Trespassing Officers in the area of Terminal Street placed a suspect under arrest for trespassing. 01/19/11 – Drugs As a result of an ongoing drug investigation in the area of Carney Court, an individual was taken into custody…
Sports 01-27-2011
Help keep me in the “loop” If you know of a “Townie” who is participating in a sports or recreational activity (elementary school, high school, college, or otherwise), please E-Mail me at [email protected] with the information and/or photographs and I…
Obituaries 01-27-2011
Theresa Sandra “Sandy” Chase Charlestown resident Theresa Sandra “Sandy” Chase died on Jan. 24, she was 54 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard C. Chase Funeral mass will be held on Monday Jan. 31 at…
The Boys & Girls Club to Send a Group of Swimmers to the National Championships
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Congratulations to the swimmers and coaches of the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club Swim Team. The club has been invited to compete in the Speedo Boys & Girls Club National Swimming Championships. Charlestown will merge with…