Special to the Patriot-Bridge State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) are teaming up this month to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their useful…
Month: October 2025
City of Boston Warns Employees of Health Benefits Imposters
Staff Report The City of Boston Human Resources Department is alerting employees to a scam targeting staff, where imposters are posing as representatives from the Health Benefits and Insurance (HBI) office to steal sensitive personal data. The City has received…
Federal Paper Checks have Ended, here’s What You Need to Know
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury discontinued federally issued paper checks and is moving to digital payments. Federal benefit recipients who still get paper checks WILL NOT be automatically switched to a debit card or…
A Fitting Tribute to Bill Russell
The recent dedication of the “William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge” that connects Charlestown to the North End represents a fitting tribute to a wonderful man who not only was a sports legend, but who exemplified by the way he led…
At Last: Peace in the Middle East
The prospect of a lasting peace in the Middle East, a place that has been the root of so much pain and suffering in our world, truly is a reason for rejoicing today. The wars, bombings, and hostage-takings that have…
Obituaries 10-16-2025
Janice “Jan” Mastrocola Past President of the Charlestown Historical and Preservation Society Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home…
Liquor license laws to be updated
By Kiran Rajamani Ninety-two years after a Yankee-dominated state government limited the sale of liquor licenses to prevent Irish American politicians in Boston from gaining more influence, city and state politicians are finally taking steps to fix the issue. Earlier…
DiDomenico protects residents in day habilitation centers
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined the Massachusetts Senate to approve legislation aimed at protecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by updating an existing protection law to close an unintended gap for day habilitation participants. An Act to update Nicky’s Law,…
Charlestown High School Junior was sworn in as “Co-Probation Commissioner”
Xander Ruyevcan, Charlestown High School Junior and dedicated member of the Grousbeck Boys & Girls Club of Charlestown, was sworn in by Massachusetts Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi Brieger today in the Massachusetts Office of the Commissioner of Probation in…
YMCA, Trinity Financial explore development of future Y location
YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB) President and CEO David Shapiro announced YGB has signed a Letter of Intent with Trinity Financial (Trinity) to explore the development of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Charlestown. The agreement signals the beginning of the…