Looking for Answers To the Editor, Here in Charlestown, the summer of 2022 is feeling like “the lost summer” – especially for our hard-working families, youth, and seniors. We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve lamented “if only…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Charlestown’s National Night Out
DiDomenico’s Bill Supporting Children With Diabetes in School Passes Senate
Last week the State Senate passed Senator DiDomenico’s legislation which would support students managing diabetes in our schools. H.5052 An Act providing for diabetes management in schools would address the critical need for increased diabetes management services in schools for children…
Wu Declares Heat Emergency, Opens 16 BCYF Cooling Centers to All Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston starting, August 4 through Sunday, August 7, due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the 90s, with the heat index expected to reach high…
Youth Shows Positivity in the Navy Yard With Photo Contest
The Navy Yard is a beautiful place with a vibrant community. There are many young people brought up here ready to make their mark. One of those youths is Mitchell Geffin. Mitchell is a 15-year-old sophomore at the Landmark School in Beverly and…
Major Orange Line Revitalization Work To BeAccelerated During 30-Day Shutdown of Entire Line
The MBTA announced its plans to accelerate major track and maintenance work on the Orange Line during a 30-day shutdown of the entire line beginning at approximately 9 PM on August 19 through September 18 with service resuming on Monday,…
Final Summer Festival Happening on August 13
The City of Malden has announced the musical line up for the final Summer Festival on August 13. Taking place between 12-4PM in Malden Center, Pleasant and Exchange Streets transform into an open-air market that features artists and artisans, vintage…
Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library HonorRosemary Kverek, As “Friend of the Year” Recipient
On the early evening of Wednesday June 29, the Friends of the Library gathered to celebrate Rosemary Kverek, our 2022 “Friend of the Year,” to thank her for her numerous contributions, not only to our local library, but also for…
Wu Announces City Accepting Eligibility Forms for Community Preservation Funding
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the availability of eligibility forms for applications for the upcoming round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding. For Fiscal Year 2023, the City of Boston has made nearly $39 million available for CPA projects under three…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Boston College High School Honor roll The following Charlestown students have been named to the Third Quarter Honor Roll at Boston College High School: • Joseph Broderick, High Honors (Class of 2022) • John Flanagan, High Honors (Class of 2022) •…