The Massachusetts Chapter of Sierra Club, the oldest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is proud to endorse environmental champion and Candidate for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District Damali Vidot. The Second Suffolk District comprises all of Charlestown…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot Votes “No” on City Budget Amid COVID-19 Budget Cuts to Essential Services
On Monday night, At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea Damali Vidot voted against the proposed municipal budget for the City of Chelsea. Though the budget ultimately passed by an 8-3 vote, Vidot cited…
North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Construction Look-Ahead Through July 11
Virtual Meetings for Traffic Shifting onto Temporary Bridge •Traffic will begin shifting onto the temporary North Washington Street Bridge starting on July 17. •The are three virtual meetings and one is available: •Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Registration…
Pettaway Announces Lauren Nardini as Photo Contest Winner
Professional photographer Ryan Pettaway has chosen a winner in FCNY’s most recent photo contest “What You Hold Dear in Your Community.” Pettaway’s choice was incredibly difficult, but Lauren Nardini’s photo stood out. Pettaway said, “Lauren did fantastic job of capturing golden…
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
It goes without saying that this will be a Fourth of July unlike any other in the history of our nation. Americans traditionally have celebrated the Fourth both with large community gatherings and with smaller get-togethers. The Fourth of July rekindles…
Letter to the Editor
Another Plea to Wear a Mask Dear Editor, Thanks again to fellow Charlestown residents who are wearing face masks or coverings throughout the community. Although Massachusetts is in a better position right now than other states that have started…
Obituaries 07-02-2020
William ‘Bill’ Red Power Longtime Boston Edison Employee, Proud of His Charlestown Heritage William “Bill” Red Power of Solon, Maine, formerly of South Boston and Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21 at the age of 78. The beloved…
Laying of The Wreath
Public Safety: Councilors Wu, Edwards, and Mejia File Ordinance to Establish an Unarmed Community Safety Crisis Response System
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Last week, Councilor Lydia Edwards joined at-Large Councilors Michelle Wu and Julie Mejia to proposed an ordinance that would establish and unarmed Community Safety Crisis Response Team – a trained group of professionals that would help…
Charlestown Trifecta: Charlestown Elected Officials Unite Behind Ryan
After a virtual Bunker Hill week was put to bed, the Charlestown spirit carried over to electoral politics. Attorney General Maura Healey (D-Charlestown), State Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) and District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards (D-East Boston) completed the Charlestown…