Yes, Our Democracy Is on the Edge
The national political scene Is probably the last thing that any of us want to be thinking about in the middle of July, but some recent events are making it clear that the attack on the Capitol on...
View ArticleBoston Planning & Development Agency Board Approves IDP Changes
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to increase affordable housing units in new construction in the city was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) Board of Directors...
View ArticleBPDA Holds Second Neighborhood Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Wednesday, July 12, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held the second of two neighborhood needs-themed public meetings, this time to make recommendations for...
View ArticleDeveloper Granted Project Extension
By Adam Swift The developers of the Charlestown Navy Yard building that once housed its central power plant received a six month extension from the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s Board of...
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Charlestown Basketball League Is Seeing Success
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Queen’s and King’s of the Court, a free 3v3 basketball league that began last year, is amidst its second season and is providing fun and competition for kids throughout the...
View ArticleA Sad, Tragic Week – Safety Always Must Be Number One
When we looked at our Boston newspapers this past Thursday, a cavalcade of headlines, one-after-another, told stories of sadness and tragedy throughout our area. There was the four year-old boy who...
View ArticleThe Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival Is This Weekend
One of the premier events of the summer season in the Greater Boston area is set to take place this weekend when the 19th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival returns to Revere Beach this...
View ArticleNew Stormwater Utility Will Help Modernize Infrastructure and Support Cleaner...
Special to the Patriot Bridge Early next year, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) will launch a new stormwater utility that will meet an increased need to modernize Boston’s stormwater...
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Turissini Moves to Thailand To Study Animals
Special to the Patriot Bridge This spring, Julia Turissini, 20, of Charlestown spent three months in Thailand helping animals and learning hands-on what it’s like to be a veterinarian. Traveling on...
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Continuing To Fill a Growing Need: Robert Georgine A. Tower Celebrates 28th...
Michael Coughlin Jr. The Robert A. Georgine Tower, a low-income housing facility that serves seniors in Charlestown, on 100 Ferrin Street, celebrated its 28th anniversary on Thursday, July 13. The...
View ArticleMake the Most Of The Rest of Summer
The days are becoming noticeably shorter and the sun is not as intense as it was just a few weeks ago. Combined with the cooler temperatures that arrived this week, the inevitability of the end of...
View ArticleService Change on Orange and Green Lines for Government Center Garage Work in...
Special to the Patriot Bridge The MBTA is reminding riders of a 12-day service change on the Orange and Green Lines ending August 9. As previously announced, due to the continued demolition of the...
View ArticleMBTA Board Awards Contract To Purchase Battery Electric Buses
Special to the Patriot Bridge The MBTA Board of Directors awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer of America Inc. for the production and delivery of 80 new, low-floor, 40-foot battery electric...
View ArticlePublic Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings
Special to the Times At a public hearing by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, municipal leaders, disability advocates, and open government organizations are...
View ArticleBoston Public Health Commission Introduces the Community Health Equity...
Special to the Patriot Bridge The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the creation of the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund (CHEE Fund), a new initiative that will provide grants...
View ArticleMBTA To Release RFQ for 3–5 Year $120 Million Renewable Energy Contract,...
Special to the Patriot Bridge The MBTA Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an up-to-$120 million wholesale renewable electricity supply contract,...
View ArticleBPS Students To Participate in Jaylen Brown’s Bridge Program
Boston Public Schools (BPS) is proud to announce its collaboration with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s 7uice Foundation’s signature 2023 Bridge Program. This multi-day camp aims to provide...
View ArticleWu Signs Executive Order Banning Fossil Fuels in New City-Owned Buildings
Special to the Patriot Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu joined Green New Deal Director Oliver Sellers-Garcia, the Operations Cabinet and local climate, and labor advocates to sign An Executive Order (EO)...
View ArticleColetta, Ryan, Community Groups Announce Free Harbor Cruises for Charlestown...
Special to the Patriot Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta and State Representative Dan Ryan, in partnership with Boston Harbor Now and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announce free trips to...
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TCB Honors Trade Union Workers With Plaque
Special to the Patriot Bridge The Community Builders (TCB) installed a plaque honoring Thomas J. McIntyre and the Bricklayers Non-Profit Corporation (BNHC) at the Building 104 affordable housing...
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