By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Thursday, April 13, over 250 people gathered at the Knights of Columbus for a public meeting regarding the development of The Helm on Third – a permanent supportive and affordable housing project at the site…
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Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 26 The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. The sole agenda item will be the Plan:Charlestown…
Five Charlestown Projects Earmarked for CPA Grants
The city has earmarked 56 projects for $60 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants this year, including one Historic Preservation project in Charlestown, as well as four Open Space and Recreation projects in the neighborhood. The Charlestown Boys &…
Feedback Coming In on PLAN: Charlestown Hybrid Scenario
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Feedback from residents is flying in after late last month’s reveal of the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) hybrid scenario regarding zoning recommendations for the industrial areas of Sullivan Square and along Rutherford Avenue. The…
Wu, B.A.A. Announce Recipients of the Inaugural Fastest Bostonian Awards
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) on Monday announced a Charlestown resident is among the recipients of the inaugural awards for the Fastest Bostonian. The awards will be given to Vinny Castronuovo, who…
Grass-Roots Citizens’ Group Seeks To Establish Charlestown Historic Battlefield District
Special to the Patriot-Bridge With the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill quickly approaching in 2025, a group of about 45 Charlestown residents gathered at American Legion Post 26 last Tuesday (April 11) to show their support for…
Coletta Holds Budget Town Halls Across the District
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta recently held five Budget Town Halls Tour in District One, where she outlined the City’s budget process, discussed initial priorities in advocacy, and solicited suggestions from constituents about their priorities in…
Local Legislators Call for Greater Emphasis on Decarbonization in MBTA Capital Plan
By Adam Swift Local legislators want to see the MBTA place a greater emphasis on electrification of its rail, bus, and subway systems in its latest capital improvement plan. On Thursday, April 13, the MBTA held the last of its…
MGH Institute of Health Professions Sleeper Center Expands Nursing Services Into Charlestown
By Sean Hennessey Nursing students Claire Johanna and Jenna Murray sat down on a couch in the tidy Charlestown apartment, eagerly awaiting the entrance of Lena Doherty, one of several clients to be examined as part of the monthly home…
Mother’s Day Cards That Support Women in Need
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Women’s Lunch Place (WLP) has launched its annual Mother’s Day Card Campaign. Each card supports a week of healthy lunches for a guest of their daytime shelter and advocacy center. “Thirty years ago, our Mother’s Day…