The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $1.8 billion supplemental budget that invests $885 million in public transportation and $417 million in public education, and funds several Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) deficiencies. The bill passed today also includes the tax…
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DPH advises extending RSV immunizations for infants for an additional month
Special to the Patriot-Bridges The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a clinical advisory to health care providers recommending that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) monoclonal antibody immunizations continue to be administered to eligible infants through April 30, 2026, in…
Massachusetts House passes the protect Act
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation led by State Representative Judith Garcia and State Representative Andy Vargas, Chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, in partnership with the Caucus.…
Swan Boats opening day set for April 18
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Paget family will host the first ride of the season on the iconic Boston Swan Boats as they open at the Boston Public Garden Lagoon…
Annual St Patrick’s Day Senior Luncheon at the Knights Of Columbus Hall
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Coletta Zapata holds hearing on drink spiking in Boston
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) held a hearing to review progress and identify further opportunities to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault. Coletta Zapata sponsored the hearing to review the City’s ongoing efforts on this issue,…
DiDomenico speaks at Portal to Hope’s legislator panel
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined colleagues and advocates at Portal to Hope’s “Talk Priorities with Legislators” event at the Medford Police Department. DiDomenico and the other panelists discussed programs from local nonprofits that support victims of domestic violence and how legislators…
CNC MEETING DATES
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7 PM, Knights of Columbus The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, located at…
Kennedy Center announces ‘A Night of Impact’ in Charlestown
The John F. Kennedy Family Service Center will host its annual fundraiser, “A Night of Impact,” on Thursday, May 28, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at D.C. Beane and Associates, located at 125 Baxter Rd. This event invites the Charlestown…
Ruthzee Louijeune to deliver keynote address at BHCC 2026 Commencement
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune will deliver the keynote address at Bunker Hill Community College’s 52nd Commencement exercises on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the MGM Fenway Music Hall in Boston. “I am honored to…