Coletta Zapata Named Chair of Government Operations and City Council Vice President
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has been named as the Chair of the Government Operations Committee and City Council Vice President for the 2026-2027 legislative year. In the last council session, Coletta Zapata served as Chair of…
Wu Urges Caution as Bitter Cold Weather Remains
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced a cold weather advisory and shared winter safety tips through Saturday, January 31, due to the extreme cold weather forecasted for this time period. Boston is forecasted to experience wind chills reaching…
CNC Meeting Dates
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 7 PM, Knights of Columbus The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, located at…
City of Boston Conducts 46th Annual Homelessness Census
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon and Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Bisola Ojikutu led more than 300 volunteers, including state and city officials, homelessness service providers, public health representatives, and first responders, in…
Massport Releases Draft 2025 Strategic Plan; Public Input will Help Shape the Authority’s Vision for the Next Decade
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the release of its draft Strategic Plan and is seeking public comment to help shape Massport’s path forward. The Plan builds on Massport’s strengths and a decade of progress, assesses…
Author Sets Second Novel in her Adopted Beacon Hill Neighborhood
By Dan Murphy While Karen Winn set her first novel in a fictionalized depiction of her New Jersey hometown, ‘The Society,’ her second full-length work of fiction published by Dutton and out now, instead takes place in her adopted neighborhood…
Residents now Able to Apply for Home Heating and Energy Assistance
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts’ home energy assistance program (HEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. Homeowners and renters, including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent,…
RMV Reminds Residents that TSA Fees for Passengers without a REAL ID or Passport begin February 1
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that they must present a federally approved form of identification, such as a REAL ID driver’s license, a REAL ID identification card, or a valid U.S. passport, when proceeding through airport security for…
Boston Food Access Council Awarded Community Power Grant from Project Bread to Advance food Justice and Systems Change
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston Food Access Council, of Boston, has been named a recipient of Project Bread’s inaugural Community Power Grants program. The funding will help to drive grassroots advocacy and systems change to address the root causes of…
Snow Thrower Safety Tips: Keep Best Practices in Mind
Clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to keep safety in mind. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home…
Aquarium Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The New England Aquarium is beginning 2026 with six new members joining its Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council. The Board of Trustees recently elected Danny Kalmar and Jane Willis to its ranks. Kalmar, who has…