For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown Branch, are closed until further notice. Please do not make returns or donations until the library re-opens. Fines will be…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Sen. DiDomenico Urges Residents to Respond to the 2020 Census
Sen. Sal DiDomenico put out a call to his constituents and residents across the Commonwealth to respond to the 2020 Census. Wednesday, April 1 was Census Day, a day to raise awareness and promote participation in the 2020 Census. “Now…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Construction Due to the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Walsh announced that he is extending…
USS Constitution Museum Launches ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ Educational Online Game
On April 1, the USS Constitution Museum launchedA Sailor’s Life for Me(asailorslifeforme.org), a dynamic online game and educator resource that gives people of all ages a chance to step into the shoes of an 1812 sailor. Students, families, and…
Easter Holiday Church Schedules
Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist Streaming services and events live on Zoom April 8, Mini-Concert with Chilean Saxophonist Patricia Zárate Pérez – 5:15 p.m. April 9, Zen Writing Practice – 1:00 p.m. April 12, Easter Sunday – 11 a.m. For…
Baker Says More ICU Beds Are Needed; COVID Death Rate in Mass. is Lower than Other States
Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news being there are ample Acute beds and the state’s death rate from COVID-19…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day” For Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Easter Sunday Ringing of the Bells
On Easter Sunday, April 12,churches at parishes across the Archdiocese of Boston will join in unison with ringing of the bells at noon. The gesture of solidarity and celebration was proposed by several parishioners from different regions of the Archdiocese…
SBA, Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Friday
Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin announced Tuesday that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks…
Consumers Facing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19 Urged to Contact Local Bank
The Massachusetts Bankers Association urged consumers who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their financial institution for assistance. Local banks throughout the Commonwealth have pledged to work with their customers – individuals and businesses –…