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1 ost (P Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian He said the USPS is in nego is going to be a It, however, “Basically what we’re doing leaving on Dec. 31,” said Kurtis Bullard, USPS real estate specialist, not closing the on Jan. 2. “We’re going to stay open branch. We’re be in the same location on a hold over status to our lease.” tiations right now with the Mall owners about how long they can stay while they look for a new location within 02129. major challenge, said Bullard. right now is wrapping up our what at looking and process public our options are,” he said. “I’ll be honest, there are a lot of challenges tougha It’s area. that in me for For locations. good find to place a holdover we’re going on now, status with the landlord in our cur rent location…At this point, it will be awhile, but we will continue looking for a permanent home… Hopefully we’ll have some good -

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Archbishop Williams Catholic Belmont Hill Boston Latin Latin Latin Boston East Boston East Boston Boston Boston Boston Groton Academy Latin Academy State Rep. Dan Ryan inaugurated Wednesday for new term for new Wednesday inaugurated Dan Ryan Rep. State round. Republican governor in his secondhis in governor Republican esting term with new faces and a and he said it will be an inter be an will it he said and be his third full term in office, rest of the Commonwealth. It will with Gov. Charlie Baker and the with Gov. Ryan took the oath of office alongoffice of oath the took Ryan class of the state legislature, Rep.class of the state legislature, new term. to opiate recovery research in theto opiate recovery research tackle issues from transportationtackle issues from week, and he said he is ready toweek, and he said another term in the legislature thisanother term in the Ryan has been inaugurated for has been inaugurated Ryan JANUARY 3, 2019 JANUARY Charlestown’s Will Sutton slaps the puck past a Winchester player in the Sutton slaps the puck past a Winchester Will Charlestown’s to claim the championship won Squirt championships, which the Townies at the Hockey Tournament in the annual McGonagle/McGoff Memorial Emmons Horrigan O’Neil Rink in March. Swimmers Eliza Nilson, Victoria Taieb and Molly McGuiness wrapped up Taieb Swimmers Eliza Nilson, Victoria and headed another successful season in 2018 on the Charlestown Swim Team once again to the national tournament in Florida. The team has roots in the going back to the 1930s when the Boys & Girls Club started offering Town the swimmers. success is smiling once again on the team. Now, New Councilor Lydia Edwards takes a family photo at her desk in the City New Councilor Lydia 1, right after the first meeting Jan. Council Chambers at City Hall on Monday, Edwards is pictured (L-R) with her mother Bridgett Edwards, her of the year. Erika Edwards. husband Roger Mauriz and her twin sister, - - 4 Red Sox star pitcher Rick Porcello Red Sox star pitcher Therapy with Director of Physical of Charlestown, and Cara Brickley, Spaulding President David Storto, also of Charlestown, mark One Boston Day at Spaulding last Friday, April 13. Spaulding welcomed Red Sox visitors for the afternoon early in the season, a season that would Series eventually end in a World championship. Many cars in the Schrafft’s parking Many cars in the Schrafft’s March 2, at the high lot on Friday, tide during the storm found them selves surrounded by several feet of The new flooding problem water. there had many thinking about warnings that have been sounded The problem was over the last year. the result of record high water levels and a failed drainage pipe. Balloons fly into the sky in memory of the late Steven Jones, as his moth Susan Rawlinson, and friend, er, Elaine Donovan, watch them ascend on Monday afternoon, May 7, at Eden Street Park. Scores of friends and family gathered on the fifth murder to anniversary of Jones’s remember and celebrate his life. - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE SCENES OF CHARLESTOWN IN 2018 IN CHARLESTOWN OF SCENES at for a free 617-343-4627 Call the Police Department security check of your home. PAGE 4 PAGE The Battle of Bunker Hill Parade rolled out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon The Battle of Bunker Hill Parade rolled out everyone. There were militias, on June 10, with a little of everything for fun stuff too. Here, the Brian military contingents, politicians and some the Bunker Hill Monument. Boru Pipe Band from Falmouth marches past Rose Golden cel help Vivian Lambert and Peter Golden Jr. Meanwhile, Will ebrate her First Bunker Hill Parade.

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JANUARY 3, 2019 JANUARY Violation of the Auto Laws Violation 01/01/19 - As a result of a It’s the time of year to stop and It’s Do you have a question or Contact at 617-343-4888. traffic stop on Vine Street, an indi- traffic stop on Vine vidual was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. brushed Poppy’s teeth daily for 6 brushed Poppy’s years and her vet recently told us there is still no need for her first professional cleaning. think about your relationships and decide what you can do to improve them. Sit down and have a quiet moment to think about what you and your pets can do to make things better. topic for City Paws. Send an to [email protected] with your request. Contact the District A-1 Confidential Drug For AdvertisingCall 781-485-0588 Rates, Trespassing 01/01/19 - Officers placed an CHARLESTOWN Some things we can do to Playing and training will Daily toothbrushing can not individual under arrest in the area off Old Ironsides way for violation of a no-trespass order. mal’s lifestyle and needs. mal’s improve their lives take time and effort, but become routine as you go along. Feeding them the right amount of healthy food and keeping their weight in line is a great resolution. youthe bond between improve and your pet and will bring fun and fulfillment to the human half of the team. but only keep your pet healthy, Dental can also save money. procedures are expensive. We’ve POLICE/COMMUNITY MEETING: Meet the police & discuss publicPOLICE/COMMUNITY of every month at the police station, safety issues on the last Wednesday community room. Street, at 6:00 p.m., 2nd floor, 20 Vine INFO: Contact the District A-1 Community Service POLICE RELATED Office at 617-343-4627. DRUG DEALING: REPORT Line at 617-343-4879. CHARLESTOWN POLICE STATION: at THE COMMUNITY ROOM: Contact Christine Vraibel RESERVE [email protected]. - - aws @BostonPlans 8 P g ity C Executive Director/Secretary Executive Polhemus, Teresa Our corresponding resolution corresponding Our BostonPlans.or pet can tell you how empty their life can seem without their furry friend. stay is to take care of them. We informed about current veteri nary news and guidelines to make informed decisions based on what we know about our specific ani Very few dogs, like this Canada Geese control dog, should ever be off leash in public. What’s more, this dog was control dog, should ever be off leash in public. What’s few dogs, like this Canada Geese Very his every move. under complete control of a person who directed - - - THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT-BRIDGE CHARLESTOWN THE of uses including commercial, commercial, including uses of y cus on the design and architectural architectural and design the cus on If pets made resolutions... If pets Close of Comment Period: 1/28/2019 Out of Control always We Dog love to socialize. We always feel sad that we We Consistency is important to Care of One Another Take resolveto seem animals Our noise on all of us who live in thenoise on all of us who find ways tocity and are trying to use causes. We reduce the stress it the city 311the NoiseScore and noise. apps to report unnecessary are alwayswonder if the dogs who around 10 tooff leash or dancing 20 feet from their guardians on dangerous, retractable leashes are happy being outcasts from canine they resolve to be Would society. leashed, under control, and hap pily greeted by members of the community? interact with these dogs. One can’t of our regular walking compan- ions is a dog who reacts badly when other dogs rush up to her. worry, “Don’t shouting, Someone friendly!” is of no use in con he’s trolling her reaction. resolve to be consistent dogs. We and to do our best to educate dog guardians about the dangers of their actions. to take care of us. They not only provide companionship, unques tioning love, and stress relief, but also keep us moving and make us laugh. They give a routine for our days. Anyone who has lost a 95 Dunstable Street Mishawum Park, Community Room Charlestown, MA 02129 - - Public Meeting Public escription: oston Planning & Development Agency Development & Planning oston

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