“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With the holiday season now upon us, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and…
Month: November 2024
Guest Op-Ed: Logan Airport and Hanscom Field: A Tale of Two Environmental Reports
By Corinne Doud & Valinda Chan During October, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the state of Massachusetts, Rebecca Tepper, approved two very important Massport assessment reports for New England’s top two busiest airports: Boston Logan International Airport and Hanscom…
Charlestown Holds Annual Monument Square Halloween Trick or Treat
Charlestown celebrated its 39th Annual Monument Square Halloween Trick or Treat. Wizardry and magicwere thick in the air
Despite Expected Election Outcome, Boston Voters Back Harris for President
In contrast to the expected outcome of the Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Boston voters resoundingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in the race. According to the city’s unofficial election results as of the…
Wu and Immigrant Advancement Announce Opening of Fourth Round of “Weaving Well-Being” Grants
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) announced the opening of the fourth round of Weaving Well-Being grants. This was announced at MOIA’s first-ever Immigrant Advancement Forum: Our Future Now, held on…
CNC Meeting Dates
CNC General Meeting, Thursday November 7, The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the BPD substation, located at 20 Vine Street. Captain Sean Martin Commander, District…
Boston’s Age Strong Commission to Host Free Medicare Open Enrollment Events Across Boston
Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the city agency serving its nearly 120,000 residents aged 60+, will host 15 free in-person events to assist older adults enroll in Medicare and make changes to their current Medicare health insurance and prescription drug coverage…
MGH Charlestown Health Care Center Medical Minute
By Lais P Dennis, MS, RD, LDN Clinical Dietitian, MGH Nutrition Services Understanding how nutrition can help you prevent and manage diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). As the prevalence of…
MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Orange Line
The MBTA announced the successful completion of critical track work on the Orange Line while service was suspended between Oak Grove and Ruggles October 26 – 27 and between Oak Grove and North Station October 28 – November 1. As…
Mayor Wu Announces Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 8, to celebrate the holidays and promote the winter shopping season in the Back Bay. The…