In what has been a tradition going back more than 100 years, the Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association announced the streak will be broken this year – cancelling their banquet that was to be held this week. “Due to the ongoing…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Neighborhood Round-Up
Charlestown Branch Library Remains Closed For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown Branch, remain closed. Please do not make returns or donations until the library re-opens. All…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled for the remainder of the year. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled for the remainder of the year. Boston Public Schools: Free breakfast and lunch will be provided throughout the school closure.…
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their effort…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Waters of the U.S.
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…
State Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening, Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards
New standards will apply to all workplaces when phased reopening begins On Monday, May 11, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a four-phase approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply…
Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot Announces Run for State Representative
Special tot he Patriot-Bridge Damali Vidot, former President of the Chelsea City Council, is running for the 2nd Suffolk State House District seat currently held by State Rep. Dan Ryan. The district covers a majority of the City of Chelsea…
NEW Health Charlestown Starts Contact Tracing of COVID-19
Under the leadership of Gov. Charlie Baker, a collaboration between the Department of Public Health and the global organization, Partners in Health, was created to stop silent and community spread of COVID-19. NEW Health will lead efforts in Charlestown to…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: May 3-16
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: May 3 – 16 Travel Impacts • Overnight Lane Reductions : Overnight lane reductions in both directions will continue during weeknights from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. At least one lane across the…
Residents Warned of Scammers Looking to Hijack COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
With millions of people out of work and hoping to receive COVID-19 stimulus checks, the BPD and FBI are warning community members to be leery and wary of scammers seeking personal information either through email or phone calls as a…