The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday March 2 at 7pm. The agenda includes a presentation by the BPDA on development in Charlestown and an update on the open spaces around the Little Mystic Channel.…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Ambroz named as new Boys & Girls Club of Boston president
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGBC) has named David Ambroz its new Nicholas President and CEO. Succeeding Josh Kraft as the third executive to hold the position, and 15th professional leader in the organization’s 128-year history, Ambroz will lead…
Edwards Announces re-election bid
Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced she will be seeking re-election in the fall to the District One seat. “I’m humbly re-submitting my application for employment as city councilor to the residents of District One,” said Councilor Edwards. “Representing them for…
Consultants selected to to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan
Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods on Friday announced two consultants have been selected to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan. Boston landscape architecture firm Stoss Landscape Urbanism and forestry consultant Urban Canopy Works have been…
Walsh announces scholarships seeking to diversify Boston EMS
Building on a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion among the ranks of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston EMS Chief James Hooley last Friday announced new paramedic certification scholarships for current EMS members. Coordinated…
AgeStrong Commission looking to get older residents vaccinated in Charlestown
The Age Strong Commission is working to get older residents vaccinated by helping them navigate their options and get access to vaccines. The Commission is looking for help identifying people age 75 and over who want the vaccine. Right now we are able to…
Police Briefs 02-18-2021
Charlestown Beat Break and Entering – Motor Vehicle 02/08/2021 – Officers spoke to the victim, who stated he parked his motor vehicle on the third level of the parking garage at 30 Caldwell St. at around 9:52 a.m. on Feb.…
Use Common Sense When Driving
Perusing through the police reports these days makes it apparent that the winter season is here — and with it, the usual array of traffic incidents and accidents. Although we have not had any of the big blizzard-type of winter…
A North Pole Hurricane
Residents in Texas and along the Gulf Coast have become accustomed in recent years to a seemingly-endless onslaught of devastating hurricanes barreling up from the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey a few years ago dumped more rain and caused more flooding…
Obituaries 02-18-2021
George “Bob” Dumas Jr. Married to Anne Connolly George R. “Bob” Dumas Jr. passed away suddenly, Friday, February 5 at the Moffett Cancer Center in Florida due to complications from surgery. The beloved husband of Anne Marie (Connolly) Dumas, Bob…