Month: August 2024
BHMA hosts The Return of Lafayette
Sprouts Community Garden Welcomes all to its Annual Celebration September 14
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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, September 14. Offering a wide range of fun activities,…
CNC Meeting Dates
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday September 3, 2024 The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold in-person, public meeting on Tuesday September 3, 2024, 7-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. Please bring your questions and neighborhood concerns to the meeting…
NEWHealth Launches Weekly Walking Club
Special to the Patriot-Bridge North End Waterfront Health (NEWHealth) recently launched a complimentary weekly walking club at their Charlestown site. It is open to people of all ages, both patients and the general public, and the staff leader is also…
Wu Appoints Alas as Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Dana Alas will serve as the Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA). In this role, Alas will lead MOWA, a team dedicated to promoting gender equity by empowering women and removing…
State Health Officials Announce Risk Level Changes for West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that due to ongoing evidence of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV), eight municipalities are now considered to be at high risk from the virus. This elevated risk…
Wu Announces Opening of City’s First Bike Town
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park, a new, family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. Bike…
BPS Announces New Leaders for ‘24-25 School Year
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston Public Schools (BPS) is proud to welcome 13 new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, 15 school leaders, who previously served as interim school leaders, will be leading in permanent positions. Additionally, 4…
Healey Signs Maternal Health Bill, Expanding Access to Midwifery, Birth Centers and Doulas
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Governor Maura Healey signed An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. This comprehensive legislation will overhaul maternal health practices in Massachusetts and expand coverage for midwifery, birth centers, doulas and screening and…