Bunker Hill Associates and Friends of The Training Field presented the Annual Charlestown Christmas Stroll. The historic Training Field park in Winthrop Square was transformed into a Winter Wonderlandas complimentary Pony rides, food, activities, and more greeted families throughout Charlestown…
Coletta Zapata holds Hearing Regarding Utility-related Hazards
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) recently held a hearing to examine the maintenance and safety protocols of overhead electrical equipment to keep communities safe from utility-related hazards. The hearing brought together City officials, utility companies,…
Massachusetts Houses Passes Higher Education Bond Bill
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed the BRIGHT Act, authorizing approximately $3.65 billion in capital investment to modernize Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities and support the state’s academic, research, workforce and climate goals. Originally filed…
Bills Filed to Help the Future Financing of Arts and Culture Programs
By Arielle Appleby Massachusetts, a state known for its historical significance, educational institutions, the Red Sox and coastal cuisine, also relies heavily on the economic fortune of its arts, tourism and cultural institutions. “Public art is a means that connects…
T’s Green Line Service Suspended until Dec. 22
By Kiran Rajamani A major leg of the Green Line will be closed until Dec. 22 as MTBA crews replace century-old infrastructure. The work will halt service on major commuter rail lines between North Station and Babcock Street and Kenmore…
Deborah Jones, Nursing Dean and Chief Integration Officer at University of Texas Medical Branch, Appointed President at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Chief Integration Officer, Senior Vice President and School of Nursing Dean for The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has been appointed president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions. “I am inspired…
Kingsley Concert Celebrates Culture and Inner Confidence
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Kingsley Montessori School’s annual Winter Concert is held at the historic John Hancock Hall each December. This year, two Kingsley parents volunteered their time as choral language consultants—Carly Yue Wu and Angela Stefatos Patel. Carly, who…
Schools Honor DiDomenico
By Adam Swift The School Committee presented state Senator Sal DiDomenico with a Champion in Education Award at last week’s meeting. “This is Sal’s 15th year as our state senator, and Sal has advocated for education in the state of…
Park Street School Celebrates 25 Years of Opening its Doors
Special to the Patriot-Bridge It began as a wish in 1999. It grew into a desire. And then, Park Street School (PSS) became a realized dream, backed by research. Long waiting lists at preschools in downtown Boston provided convincing evidence…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through December 20 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Various minor project closeout activities Work Hours • Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday from…
The MAHA Moms are Right about Toxic Waste
As our regular readers know, we have been highly-critical of the so-called Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the least qualified and least knowledgeable person ever to lead the Department of Health and Human…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts this Sunday evening, December 14, and will culminate on Monday, December 22. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…