Civic life in Charlestown blossomed once again in 2019 as the Town came alive with activity from January to June to December. There were no shortage of events and action – with a lively Bunker Hill month, the beginning of…
Month: January 2020
Appalachian Mountain Club President Implores Readers to Embrace Natural World in Debut Book
By Dan Murphy Everyone should spend ample time outdoors while doing their part to help care for the natural world is the overarching message John Judge hopes to instill in those who read his debut book “The Outdoor Citizen.” Judge,…
Bunker Hill Development Project Could Be Revolutionary in Energy Efficiency
Few things are as hotly debated in the Town at the moment than the replacement of the Bunker Hill development, but one thing that has escaped discussion this time around is the extremely high level of energy efficiency proposed for…
CRWA, CLF Settle Lawsuit with EPA
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) have reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) regarding the Massachusetts municipal stormwater permit. The two organizations intervened in the permit…
Neighborhood Round Up
Use Lynda.com for Small Business Needs at Charlestown Branch Library Learn how to advance your business skills through courses available through Lynda.com at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library on Monday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. Find out how you…
Former Encore President Lands Job Overseeing New York Casinos
Former Encore Boston Harbor President Bob DeSalvio has landed on his feet in New York, being appointed last week as the president of casinos in New York City and the Catskills. Genting Group announced this month they had hired DeSalvio…
Second Boston Common Master Plan Open House Announced for Jan. 15
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Public Garden invite the public to the second Boston Common Master Plan Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the…
State of the City to Be Held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Back Bay
The annual State of the City address by Mayor Martin Walsh will take place in Symphony Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The address will follow the swearing in of the new City Council – which includes several new members joining…
A New Year, a New Decade
The arrival of a new year — especially when it is the start of a new decade — marks a time of reflection for all of us. We pause to think back to the decade that has come and gone,…
Have a Happy — and Safe — New Year
Celebrating the New Year requires all of us to make sure not only that we ourselves do so safely, but also that we are vigilant regarding the safety of others. Although most of us these days take precautions to ensure…