Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
BPDA Hosts Another Public Meeting for One Mystic Ave
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, May 1, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held another meeting regarding the proposed One Mystic Avenue project – this time to discuss a draft Planned Development Area (PDA) Development Plan, which was…
Pan-Mass Challenge Kids Ride Set for June
By Michael Coughlin Jr. After a successful launch in the neighborhood last year, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Ride is returning to Charlestown on Sunday, Jun. 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Paul Revere Park to raise money…
Parks and Recreation Summer Programs Now Online
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to learn more. You can select from a variety of…
Wu, Boston Fire Department Celebrate Inaugural Boston Fire Cadet Class
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced members of the Boston Fire Department’s inaugural Boston Fire Cadet class. From 10 neighborhoods and communities, the first class of cadets represents Mayor Wu’s commitment to growing a workforce that represents the neighborhoods and…
DA Hayden Appoints Zabin As First Assistant District Attorney
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today announced the appointment of Edmond J. Zabin as first assistant district attorney, a key legal and administrative position in the office. “Ed brings an unmatched depth of experience, institutional knowledge and professional achievement to…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through May 13
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St. Bridge through May 13 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Installation of concrete deck placements • Installation of bridge deck formwork • Installation of electrical utility conduits on bridge structure • Installation…
Lane Closures Underway on Tobin Bridge
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it has implemented evening and overnight lane closures on the Tobin Bridge on Route 1 southbound on the upper deck’s left lane, from the Everett Avenue on-ramp to approximately the old toll plaza…
The Equation Is Very Simple: More Guns = More Shootings
Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings…
Dianne Feinstein Should Resign
California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores…