-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…
LaMattina Named City Council VP
By John Lynds City Councilor Sal LaMattina was chosen by Council President Stephen Murphy to serve as the Council’s Vice President Monday, possibly setting up a future presidency run for LaMattina at the end of Murphy’s two year term. LaMattina…
The Mayor’s Address
Mayor Menino touched on what is certain to be one of the major issues confronting Boston and all the cities and towns in Massachusetts this year at his state of the city address given at Faneuil Hall last week. He…
The Snowstorm’s Residue
All of us have noticed the huge amounts of snow that fell on us, and the giant snow piles created by plows with virtually nowhere to put it. Automobiles in our neighborhoods on some streets will not move for the…
Sports 01-20-2011
Honor Roll Call Providence College Dean’s List (minimum 3.55 GPA): Kevin Celata, Andrew Connors. Curry College Dean’s List (minimum 3.30 GPA): Luiz Duque, Venida Gray, Jacqueline Hurley, Joseph Twomey. Who gets the Heisman? The Charlestown Youth Football program, which completed…
Obituaries 01-20-2011
Anne ’Cookie’ Farrell Charlestown resident Anne M. “Cookie” Farrell of Charlestown, formerly of Revere and Winthrop, died unexpectedly. She was 60 years old. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard J. and Anna M. (Kenny) Farrell; cherished sister…