Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced three new appointments to the Boston School Committee, Lydia Torres, Franklin Peralta, and Dr. Stephen Alkins. Torres and Peralta will begin their first terms, and Dr. Alkins will begin his second term,…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Two Flu-related Deaths Among Children under Two Years Old in Boston
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in Boston. These are the first reported flu deaths in children…
Massachusetts Officials Report Fire Deaths Drop by 12% in 2025
Massachusetts fire deaths in 2025 declined from a seven-year high in 2024, with more than 90% taking place in the victims’ homes, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said. Excluding fatal motor vehicle collisions with an ensuing fire, Massachusetts recorded…
State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler Hazard
Special to the Patriot-Bridge State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine today sent a notice to Massachusetts bars and restaurants regarding the fire hazard posed by sparklers, which are believed to have contributed to the tragic New Year’s Eve fire that…
Proud of Our Mayor
As we were watching this past Monday’s inauguration ceremonies of city officials, and then listening to the inspiring Inaugural Address of Mayor Michelle Wu, it really hit home for us the extent to which Mayor Wu and our City Council…
Thank You, Stranger Things
The long-awaited conclusion of the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, finally arrived over the holiday week. It’s hard to believe that it has been more than nine years since the show became a cultural phenomenon when the first season debuted…
Our Christmas Trees may be Forlorn, but are not Forgotten
The holiday season is over, and the best evidence for that are the discarded Christmas trees that lie forlornly along the sidewalks in front of our homes as they await pick-up by our DPW workers. We do not want to…
Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune Holds Holiday Party
Wu Announces Inauguration 2026 Week of Programming and Community Events
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space for Boston families to celebrate in community. The events and activations will provide an opportunity…
Boston Planning Department Advances Zoning Reforms in Support of Housing, Small Businesses
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston Planning Department this year made its first substantial changes to the development review process in decades, continued comprehensive zoning reform of the City, and made progress on revitalizing Downtown Boston. Staff also…