Tuesday, March 26, 2013
DA Conley: Massachusetts has some very strong and sensible gun legislation, but the great majority of gun crimes here are committed with firearms from states with looser laws.
Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley was first elected to the position in 2002. He was previously an assistant district attorney for the office and a Boston City Councilor. He answered some questions from Patch. Patch: You've done a lot of work on anti-bullying. Did you ever think anti-bullying would be a focus of the DA's office? How was bullying treated when you were growing up? Conley: Children and teens should be able to learn and grow without fear of bullying, harassment, threats, or violence. It is easy to claim that bullying is a rite of passage for youngsters, but we know that’s just not true. We understand the harm that bullying can cause. The very nature of bullying has changed since I was young. Victims once had an escape…
Monday, March 18, 2013
Melrose native Kristen Duggan is finishing up her first month at Charlestown's assisted living community on West School Street.
Now in her fourth week on the job, the Zelma Lacey House's new executive director Kristen Duggan is settling into her role and getting to know the residents and their families. The Melrose native said she feels right at home here in Charlestown and is eager to continue the assisted living community's tradition of offering comfort and independence to senior residents. Patch sat down with Duggan recently to talk about her new job, her previous experience and the services offered at the Zelma Lacey House. What did you do prior to coming to Zelma Lacey? I was the executive director at Traditions of Dedham. Prior to that I was the executive director at the Prospect House [in Revere], and prior to that I was the marketing director and business …
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Charlestown librarian Laura Miller has been putting together lots of fun activities for children since being hired last fall.
A new children's librarian took over at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library recently—Laura Miller, a Fenway resident who got her library science degree here in Boston at Simmons College, was hired in November and has been busy launching new programs for kids at the local library. This week alone, she is hosting a visit with special guest Seamus the dog, two story times, an Irish storytelling and book giveaway and a princess party. Charlestown Patch sat down recently with Miller to talk about her new job, her favorite books and her plans for new programs at the library. What was your previous position before coming to the Charlestown Branch? I worked in management with a nonprofit bookstore, mainly online. Before that I …
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Amanda Reinfeld was elected on Nov. 18 to the Charlestown Neighborhood Council.
Local residents elected a new member to the Charlestown Neighborhood Council on Nov. 18, choosing Amanda Reinfeld along with six incumbents to serve in the council's seven at-large seats. Reinfeld lives in Charlestown with her husband David, their three kids, Sophia, 6, Jack, 4, and Margot, 1 1/2, and their dog Stella. She will officially take her seat at the council's first meeting in January. Reinfeld recently sat down with Patch to introduce herself and talk about what she hopes to accomplish on the CNC. How long have you lived in Charlestown? My husband and I moved here in 2005. Right after we moved here, I got involved with the Charlestown Nursery School, so that’s kind of been my major involvement in the community. I’m originally …
Owen
6:50 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
You mean "violence in general". Or is violence against everyone but women ok with you? more ›