Construction Update
THE North Washington Street Bridge Replacement URpdates from Massachusetts Department of Transportation are as follows. Construction Look-Ahead: October 1 – October 14 Scheduled Work • Installation of...
View ArticleDiDomenico and Colleagues Approve Bill To Provide Free ID Cards to People...
The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness, to establish a process allowing an adult or youth experiencing homelessness...
View ArticleArtists’ Group of Charlestown Presents Their Fall 2023 Exhibition, Wild New...
On October 6, the StoveFactory Gallery on 523 Medford Street, Charlestown, continues their 2023 programming with their Fall 2023 Exhibition with Wild New England: Captivating Expressions of Nature...
View ArticleHood Park To Host Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
Fall is in full swing in Charlestown, and on Saturday October 7 from 12-4 p.m., Hood Park will host its second annual Oktoberfest for the community. Come enjoy family-friendly fun for all ages...
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Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Returns to Boston Common October 20 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the third annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the...
View ArticleCharlestown Little League Concludes Another Successful Season
Charlestown Little League recently concluded another successful season with over 330 ballplayers from Charlestown and the North End participating across Tee Ball, Rookie Ball (coach pitch), AAA and...
View ArticleCharlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7 p.m. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Thursday, October 12,...
View ArticleBPDA Adopts PLAN: Charlestown
By Michael Coughlin Jr. After years of planning and discussions with residents, the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) neighborhood planning initiative PLAN: Charlestown was adopted by...
View ArticleColetta Opposes PLAN: Charlestown
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta submitted a letter of opposition to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board last week for consideration of PLAN:...
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Concert on the Training Field
The Concert On The Training Field finally happened in the Fall. Erin Òg (above) preformed Celtic music to an audience in the historic park. Jameson Gallivan from Somerville combines his Spider Man...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: An Ode to the Nuts and Bolts
By Councilor Gabriela Coletta Front page headlines rarely highlight fixing broken bricks in the sidewalk, installing trash cans, or removing planters full of rats. And that’s a good thing! When...
View ArticleDemocrats Share in the Blame For the Chaos in the House
There are many who are to blame for the complete breakdown in the operations of the U.S. House of Representatives, but a large share of that blame belongs to the Democrats, all of whom voted to oust...
View ArticleThe Tragedy in Israel
The incursion into Israel by terrorists from Gaza this past weekend, resulting in the indiscriminate and wilful slaughter of 900 innocent civilians, including young children, rates as one of the most...
View ArticleWu Announces $11 Million Federal Grant To Enhance Boston’s Tree Canopy
Special to the Times Mayor Wu joined Senator Ed Markey last week to celebrate that the City of Boston has received $11.4 million in funding from the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry...
View ArticleBWSC Conducts Annual Tap-Water Tests for Lead
Special to the Times In compliance with State and Federal regulations, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) must annually collect tap water samples from residential properties that have lead...
View ArticleLatinos for Education Honor Sen. DiDomenico With Educator Diversity Champion...
Last week, Latinos for Education presented Senator Sal DiDomenico with their annual Educator Diversity Champion Award at the State of Latino Education event. The Educator Diversity Champion Award...
View ArticleWu Announces Effort To Support Halloween Block Parties Citywide
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Community Engagement Cabinet announced a new streamlined application process to make it easier for residents to host Halloween...
View ArticleCharlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7 p.m. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Thursday, October 12,...
View ArticleHeading to City Hall: Updated Zoning Text Amendments To Go Before Boston...
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Following the adoption of PLAN: Charlestown and approval of updated zoning text amendments by the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) Board of Directors on...
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Oktoberfest at Hood Park
At the jack-o-lantern station, Tucker, JoAnne (grandmother), and Jack, with pumpkin friend Lily Tsiklauri are working on their ghoulish gourd creations. Tradesman offered its interpretation of apple...
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