Margaret Sullivan, of Charlestown recently matriculated as a member of the Hamilton College Class of 2026. Sullivan, a graduate of Thayer Academy, was selected from a pool of 9,899 applicants from 35 states and 26 countries, and joins a community…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Take a forest bath
When we saw a headline about a “forest bath” in an on-line publication the other day, we initially took its meaning literally. But the article was not about physically bathing in the woods. Rather, it pointed out that there have…
Sundays aren’t fun anymore
Some years back, amid the Patriots’ long string of success, we wrote that New England fans should enjoy the ride, because it inevitably would come to an end. We’ve been Pats’ fans since the 1960s, so unlike younger fans, we’ve…
Letter to the Editor
Boston Vulberable to Sea-level Rise Dear Editor Hurricane’s Ida’s devastating impacts on Florida’s seacoast communities provide a stark warning to Boston which is similarly vulnerable to the combined impacts of storm surges and sea level rise which is universally predicted…
Guest Op-Ed: Misleading and inaccurate Op-ed
By Gerald H. Angoff, MD The submitted Guest Op-Ed from the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) published in the September 29 edition of the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge titled “BPDA Prioritizes Charlestown Community Feedback in Neighborhood Planning Process” contains inaccuracies, omissions…
Candlelight Vigil
Hood Park Holds Octoberfest
Grand Re-Opening of Sprouts Community Garden Set for Oct. 1
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Charlestown Sprouts Community Garden is hosting a Grand Re-Opening to celebrate the completion of 30 new gardening plots, and another successful year of growing food for garden families. The celebration will include live music, Chinese…
DiDomenico, a Staunch Supporter of Firefighters, Gets First-Hand Experience at Fire Ops Day
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On September 20, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) Fire Ops event and got hands-on experience as a firefighter. With supervision from the experts, DiDomenico was able to wear the fire gear,…
CNC Corner
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday October 4, 2022 The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person, public meeting on Tuesday October 4, 2022, 7-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. Representatives from St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban…