Election Department issues reminders Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the General Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This election will determine the Mayor of the City of Boston as…
Month: October 2025
Congratulations, 14U Townie Cheerleaders
The Charlestown Youth Football and Cheer League (CYFCL) is thrilled to share that the 14U Townie Cheerleaders took home the first place trophy from the NECYFC Locals cheer competition in Wakefield on Saturday October 18. Hopefully you caught their rolling…
Licensing Board Approves Four New Liquor Licenses
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston Licensing Board has approved four new liquor licenses for restaurants across Boston. The approved applicants are located in East Boston, Roxbury, and the South End. “These zipcode-restricted licenses awarded to local businesses…
Charlestown’s 40th Annual Monument Square Halloween Trick-or-Treat – Tonight
Charlestown’s beloved Monument Square Halloween Trick-or-Treat marks its 40th year on Friday, October 31, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Bunker Hill Monument steps atop Monument Avenue. The founders of the original celebration will return this year to commemorate the…
DiDomenico Welcomes Italian Consul General to State House
Senator Sal DiDomenico welcomed Arnaldo Minuti, the Consul General of Italy in Boston, and the Consulate team to his State House office and invited him to speak on the Massachusetts State Senate floor for Italian Heritage Month. “It was an…
Lions Club of Charlestown Announces Coat, Eyeglass, and Hearing Aid Drive
The Lions Club of Charlestown is proud to announce our latest community service initiative: a collection drive for coats, eyeglasses, and hearing aids to support those in need. We are accepting donations of gently used or new coats to help…
Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families Seeks Warm Winter Coat Donations
Special to the Patriot-Bridge As the price of everyday items like groceries and gasoline continues to rise, government SNAP benefits are on hold, and temperatures start to drop, families struggling with expenses may find that a warm winter coat is…
Josiah Quincy Elementary School Hosts Annual Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser on Nov. 20
On November 20, the Josiah Quincy Elementary School will celebrate 178 years of educating Boston’s children with their Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser. The evening event will be filled with tradition, live music, and a delightful 10-course meal, taking place at the…
DPH Lifts Cyanobacteria Advisory in Charles River
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced its recommendation to lift the public health advisory for the cyanobacteria bloom in the Charles River, 11 weeks after first recommending it. DPH initially recommended a public health advisory for…
Fur Baby Pet Studio brings Museum-Quality Pet Portraiture to Beacon Street
By Dan Murphy Soon after Susan Symonds was granted a second chance in life following a nearly fatal brush with ovarian cancer three years ago, co-owner of the longstanding Beacon Hill photography studio, Infinity Portrait Design, turned her attention to…