The Construction Look-Ahead through July 20 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • South abutment concrete placements • Pier 1 West Cofferdam footing rebar and formwork • Stainless steel handrail installation • Main bridge west…
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Gardens for Charlestown Hold BBQ Feast
Sumner Tunnel to Close July 5 Through August 5
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is slated to begin on July 5 and run to August 5. The Sumner Tunnel, which was…
Easing the commute
Tall Ship offering free ferry service between Charlestown and East Boston during Sumner Tunnel closure In an effort to make the commute a lot easier during the closure of the Sumer Tunnel, one East Boston restaurant is doing its part…
MassDOT Announces Alternative Travel Options Ahead of Month Long Summer Tunnel Closure
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced their comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel from Friday, July 5, through…
News Briefs
USS Constitution to go Underway in Honor of Independence Day USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, on Thursday, July 4, at 10 a.m. USS Constitution will be closed in the morning and reopen to…
MassDOT Advises Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Fourth of July Travel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic for the Fourth of July holiday period. If traveling, MassDOT recommends utilizing “real time” travel tools, checking holiday schedules for public transportation, and planning…
Local Student Earns Academic Honors
Local Students Graduate From College of the Holy Cross Holy Cross celebrated 751 bachelor of arts degree recipients at its 178th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 24 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Dr. Laurie Leshin, director of…
Charlestown Block Party
Rev. Daniel J. Mahoney, Former Pastor of St. Francis De Sales Church, Passes at 94
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Rev. Daniel J. Mahoney, 94, of Charlestown, long time pastor of St. Francis De Sales Church in Charlestown and former Chaplain of the Boston Fire Department passed away on June 19, at the Massachusetts General…