Category: News
Constitution Inn Project Slated to Receive Climate Ready Housing Funding
By Michael Coughlin Jr. According to a state press release, the polarizing project, more frequently known as The Independence or The Helm, which would bring affordable and permanent supportive housing to the site of the Constitution Inn, has been chosen…
Jack Kelly’s Cannabis Store Proposal Advances in Process
By Cary Shuman Jack Kelly III is one major step closer to opening a cannabis dispensary shop in Charlestown. “We’ve received our cannabis dispensary approval and our Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approval which allows us to start building,” said…
Flynn calls for cancellation of the White Stadium proposal
Special to the Patriot-Bridge After months of opposition letters and statements during various levels of city approvals, District 2 Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling on the Wu Administration to cancel the planned renovation of White Stadium in Franklin…
City hosts rodent control webinar
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, the city hosted a webinar in which representatives from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) and Waste Reduction team discussed rodent control and how it starts with residents. John Ulrich, the assistant commissioner of environmental…
Wu celebrates hundreds of first-time homebuyers
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Office of Housing’s Boston Home Center, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), and hundreds of new homeowners to celebrate a milestone in Boston’s efforts to expand homeownership opportunities. In 2024, the…
New Chorus Born in Advent Season
Holiday Gift Donation for Eliot School Students
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Monday, December 9, NEW Health – a community health center in the North End of Boston – joined forces with St. Lucy’s Society to help families in need this holiday season. Volunteers wrapped Christmas presents…
Wu Announces Expansion of the City’s Toy Drive
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston is expanding its annual toy drive, and will be distributing more than 1,800 toys to children and families in need. This year, the toy drive is led…
Old North Church Undergoing Paint Conservation and Restoration Project
Special to the Patriot-Bridge An interior revolution is underway at Boston’s Old North Church and Historic Site. On Sept 30, a 6-month paint conservation and restoration project began to uncover 18th-century painted angels hidden beneath layers of white overpaint on…