Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Minimizing Impacts With Construction and Utility Permits
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has filed a hearing order to discuss how construction and utility permits can be issued in a way that would minimize quality of life impacts on residents. “I’ve heard from residents throughout the district about…
Council Votes 12-0 to Request a Waiver of Any Mayoral Special Election
The City Council voted 12-0, with one abstention, on Feb. 3 to pass District 5 Councilor Ricardo Arroyo’s Home Rule Petition asking for a potential Special Mayoral Election in June to be waived. Mayor Martin Walsh signed the Home Rule…
Kim Janey Announces Co-Chairs of Mayoral Transition Committee
Boston City Council President Kim Janey has announced the co-chairs of her Mayoral Transition Committee, a diverse set of dedicated community leaders from government, business, advocacy, medicine and other sectors who will provide valuable expertise and insight for the forthcoming…
Spaulding Health Care Hero Primma Valera Chosen to Attend Super Bowl
Spaulding Rehab’s own Primma Valera, a Rehab Aide on the 7th Floor BI Unit for more than 20 years, was among 20 “superhero” colleagues from across Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) network that joined other New England health care workers as guests…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Feb. 20
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Vibratory Hammer Noise…
Wintry Blast Is Not So Hard to Take
The polar vortex once again has spun out of control, as it has done often in recent years. Instead of remaining in a tightly-wrapped circular motion around the Arctic, the vortex has been weakened by record-high temperatures in the Arctic…
TB Settled the Goat Question
Yes Pats’ fans, it was bittersweet to watch the duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl championship. On the other hand, no Pats’ fan should be deluded into thinking that if…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You Scholarship Committee To the Editor, I would like to be express my sincere appreciation to the Abraham Lincoln Post #11 scholarship committee for being selected as the recipient of the first William “Billy” Boyle scholarship. This scholarship will…
Kennedy Center Expanding Services to Seniors in Need
By Crystal Galvin Community inclusion and equity is always front and center at the Kennedy Center. We have been on the frontlines of the pandemic since March 2020. The Center quickly mobilized to ensure that critical safety nets were in…