It was two years ago this coming week when an unspeakable act of violence, motivated by racial hatred, befell the nearby peaceful community of Winthrop. The tranquility of a typical, early-summer, Saturday afternoon in that seaside community was shattered when…
Month: June 2023
Guest Op-Ed: Climate Change Affects Everyone Through Water – Even in Massachusetts
By Julia Blatt, Executive Director, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance When we think of climate change, the first images that come to mind are of hot temperatures, melting ice caps, and greenhouse gases clogging the atmosphere. A recent report by the United…
The Charlestown Parades
BHHR Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for June 16
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The public is invited to join in the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment (BHHR) Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday, June 16 with Mayor Michelle Wu, BHA Administrator Kate Bennett, the Charlestown Resident Alliance, and Leggat McCall Properties. This groundbreaking…
MassDOT Announces Alternative Travel Options for Sumner Tunnel Closure
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced a comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel from…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Development Committee Meeting for 10-12 Thompson Sq., Thursday, June 29, Mary Colbert Apartments, 20 Devens St., 7 p.m. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the ground floor…
Griffiths Elected to MassCPAs Board of Directors
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) announced that Molly Griffiths was elected to its Board of Directors for its 2023-2024 fiscal year, which began May 1. Griffiths, a Charlestown resident, is northeast HR leader at RSM US LLP’s…
Sprouts Community Garden Welcomes All to Its Annual Celebration
The Charlestown Sprouts Community Garden is opening its space to the public to celebrate another year of building infrastructure, community, and knowledge of growing food on Saturday, June 17. The party will include a wide range of fun activities, culture,…
News Briefs
Coffee with a Cop Coming June 16 to Starbucks The Boston Police Department will be hosting Coffee with a Cop on Friday, June 16, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Starbucks at 1 Thompson Square. There will be no agenda…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through June 24
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project through June 24. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below.…