Bridges Homeward Named New Children’s Trust Healthy Families Massachusetts...
The Children’s Trust, the state’s child abuse prevention agency, announced last week that Bridges Homeward was awarded the 2022-2028 contract to oversee the Healthy Families Massachusetts program for...
View ArticleParks Department Announces Annual Holiday Lightings
Mark your calendars and prepare to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the holiday season with their 2022 schedule of lighting celebrations in City of Boston parks. Lighting...
View ArticleGroups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect...
View ArticleMain Street Pasta and Wine Shop Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Gratitude
By Tracy Iannell On Saturday, Oct. 30, the prosecco was flowing at 40 Main St. in celebration of a fast-paced first year in business. The neighborhood shop honored this milestone with their house...
View ArticleBook-Signing for Tom MacDonald’s New Crime Novel
Award-winning author Tom MacDonald has published his fifth Dermot Sparhawk crime novel, The Murder of Vincent Dunn. Tom will be hosting a book-launching event at the Brewer’s Fork on Sunday, November...
View ArticleSean Breen Appointed As the NewNeighborhood Liaison for Charlestown
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Sean Breen as the neighborhood liaison for Charlestown in the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). He will serve as the primary contact for...
View ArticleProgress Report: Study Shows Gains, Systemic Obstacles to Boston’s Ambitious...
Special to the Patriot-Bridge A first-of-its-kind report on Boston’s collective progress toward being a carbon-neutral city by 2050, that was released last week, finds that while the city has made...
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Townie Cheerleaders Are State Champs!
The Charlestown Youth Football and Cheer League (CYFCL) is thrilled to share that the 8U and 812 Townie Cheerleaders took home two first place trophies from the NECYFC cheer competition at Lynn...
View ArticleDiDomenico Secures Millions in Funding for His District in Sweeping Economic...
Senator DiDomenico recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in passing a wide-ranging $3.76 billion relief package to provide targeted energy assistance, support ongoing...
View ArticleWu Announces Resources for Residents Facing Food Insecurity
Mayor Michelle Wu announced resources that will support residents facing food insecurity during the holiday season and year-round. The City is launching the Find Your Food Pantry campaign led by the...
View ArticleWu Announces the Reopening of City Hall Plaza Following Renovations
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the reopening of City Hall Plaza. The recently completed renovation transformed the Plaza into a civic space for all residents, with universal accessibility, new...
View ArticleCity of Boston Traffic Advisory
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit....
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Charlestown Youth Basketball Is Open for the 2022–2023 Season Charlestown Youth Basketball is now OPEN for registration for the 2022-2023 season! CYB provides opportunities for youth in grades K2...
View ArticleThe Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher
Story by Marianne Salza The West End Museum (WEM) welcomed Boston College professor, Charles Gallagher, for a discussion about his book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian...
View ArticleThanksgiving Meal Distribution for Charlestown Residents
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Thursday, November 17, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., NEW Health Charlestown, on 15 Tufts St., will host a complimentary distribution of fully-prepared Thanksgiving meals to...
View ArticleRyan Raises Concerns About Charlestown Bus Route Changes
By Adam Swift The MBTA has made adjustments in the latest draft of its massive Bus Network Redesign project, but Charlestown State Representative Dan Ryan still has concerns about how the changes will...
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DiDomenico Lands Agreement To Pass Bill Protecting Open Spaces
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator DiDomenico secured an agreement with House of Representatives conferees on the Public Land Preservation Act, and later that day joined his colleagues in the...
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Abraham Lincoln Post #11 Veterans Dinner
Chris Hurley, Rick Young, Paul Lane, and Tom Coots with Abraham Lincoln Post President Joe Zuffante atthe Abraham Lincoln Post #11 that held its annual Veterans Dinner at the Knights Of Columbus Hall...
View ArticleWu Announces Historic Investments in Programs for Low-and Middle-Income...
Building on her commitment to creating affordable housing in Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a significant investment in creating homeownership opportunities. The Mayor has directed $60 million of...
View ArticlePublic Invited to USS Constitution’s Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony
The public is invited to attend USS Constitution’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on the ship. The free event will include a visit and photo...
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