It is impossible to turn away from the news reports of the ongoing war in Ukraine that we see 24/7 on our televisions and computer screens. To be honest, we’ve had it with all of the other recent political, economic,…
Month: May 2022
Guest Op-Ed: I Am Angry But Determined To Protect Roe
By Elizabeth Warren Roe v. Wade has protected the right to a safe and legal abortion for nearly half a century. Over and over again, conservative Supreme Court nominees proclaimed Roe “settled law,” signaling to the American people that, on…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s Get Some Art on the Utility Boxes To the Editor, So many gray and green utility boxes around Charlestown that could use some beautiful, vibrant artwork. Tell your story Charlestown. So much history with such a rich historical background,…
Gabriela Coletta Wins District 1 Special Election Preliminary
Lifelong East Boston resident Gabriela “Gigi’ Coletta came out on top during Tuesday night’s Special Election Preliminary for the District 1 City Council seat left vacant by Sen. Lydia Edwards and is on her way to City Hall. Coletta will…
Claire Carino Contemporary in SOWA to Host Sophia Moon Collection May 6
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Friday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., Sophia Moon will have the opening reception to showcase her recent collection, at Claire Carino Contemporary in SOWA. Sophia Moon is an abstract artist and creative living and working in…
Charlestown Lions Club News
Over the May 1, weekend Moe Gillen, Treasurer if the Charlestown Lions Club, travelled to Falmouth for the MA Lions MD33 State Convention. A Memorial Service was held for all deceased Lions in MA. During the service a white flower…
North End Waterfront Health CEO James Luisi to Retire
After over three decades of service and being responsible for the creation of a 140 bed nursing home and an elderly housing development in the neighborhood, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) CEO James Luisi is set to retire next…
News Briefs
Annual Scollay Square Members Exhibition at Boston City Hall The Menino Arts Center and the Hyde Park Art Association proudly announce the Annual Scollay Square Members Exhibition at Boston City Hall, viewable through May 29, 2022. There will be an…
Charlestown, City’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Climbs Once Again
With the neighborhood and city’s weekly COVID positive test rate still climbing, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is recommending residents take precautions to stop the spread. The BPHC also renewed its recommendation that masks be worn in indoor public…
Local Officials React to Roe V. Wade Leak
The unprecedented leak to Politico Monday that five Supreme Court Justices may be gearing up to reverse the court’s landmark decision that has protected a woman’s right to choose for a half century has set off a firestorm of condemnations…