Special to the Patriot-Bridge At last week’s Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy filed a hearing order to review the hiring, training, and compliance certification for Boston Public Schools (BPS) bus drivers. This follows…
Month: May 2025
MBTA Announces June Service Changes
The MBTA has announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff…
State Fire Marshal Highlights Summer Fire Safety
Special to the Patriot-Bridge As Massachusetts approaches Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is asking residents to practice outdoor fire safety in the weeks and months ahead. “As the weather gets…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through June 7 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Bridge paving and pavement markings • Marine fender work • FRP fascia screening installation • Landscaping and irrigation Work Hours…
Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine Provide Free Physical Exams for BPS athletes
Special to the Patriot-Bridge As part of an annual event, Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine provided over 300 Boston Public School athletes free pre-participation physical exam (PPE) ahead of the upcoming Fall sports season. The event took place at Madison…
Congratulations tothe Class of 2025
A high school graduation is a singular event in the life of every community, where almost everybody knows one of the graduates or their families. All of us share in the happiness and sense of achievement of our young people…
Old Charlestown School boys Association Marks 112th Reunion Gala
A Legacy Rebuilt for Generations: Celebrating The Restoration of Memorial Hall
Boston City Council Votes to Advance Ranked Choice Voting
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Last week, the Boston City Council approved a Home Rule Petition to adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for city elections by a vote of 8-4. The proposal, introduced by Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and co-sponsored by…
Historic Event
Bunker Hill Monument Association to celebrate 200th anniversary of cornerstone laying Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Bunker Hill Monument Association and partner organizations will mark the 200th anniversary of the Bunker Hill Monument’s cornerstone laying with a daylong historical commemoration.…