Bunker Hill Community College to Host Campus Open House Bunker Hill Community College is hosting its first Campus Open House of the academic year on Wednesday, October 5 from 6:30-8:30pm, inviting Charlestown neighbors to visit the state’s largest community college…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Hurricane Fiona Was a Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be a Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you Charlestown Schoolgirls Committee To the Editor, Thank you very much for selecting me as a scholarship recipient this year. I am honored and thankful to have received the Mary Devlin Memorial Scholarship. Mary was a great woman and…
Guest Op-Ed: BPDA Prioritizes Charlestown Community Feedback in Neighborhood Planning Process
(Ed. Note: The following op-ed was submitted by the Boston Planning and Development Agency.) Under the leadership of Arthur Jemison, Mayor Michelle Wu’s recently appointed Chief of Planning for the City of Boston, the Boston Planning & Development Agency is…
Gardens for Charlestown
Wu Announces Efforts To Increase Tree Canopy
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced efforts to bolster the City of Boston’s tree canopy to enhance livability and public health throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. As part of today’s announcement, Mayor Wu is launching a new Forestry Division within…
Officials Tell Residents of City’s Programs To Address Rat Problem
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Whether you live in East Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, or Jamaica Plain, there is a common problem that all residents are facing — and that is rats. “It is a big issue,” Inspectional Service Director…
CNC Corner
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday October 4, 2022 The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person, public meeting on Tuesday October 4, 2022, 7-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. Representatives from St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban…
News Briefs
Blessing of the Animals Oct. 2 The blessing of the animals will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Training Field on Winthrop Street in Charlestown. All animals may attend and must be on a leash or in…