In light of the Inspector General’s January report citing many areas that have to be addressed and improved at the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea, Senator Sal DiDomenico visited the Veteran facility last week alongside State House colleagues, Senator John Velis,…
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Bunker Hill Associates Winds Down 2022 With Another Successful Townie Santa
Before the New Year, the Bunker Hill Associates were hard at work making sure the elderly and shut-ins of Charlestown had everything they needed for the holidays, capping off another successful year of fundraising with their annual Townie Santa, keeping…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through February 4
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Contraflow Pilot The…
COVID-19 Numbers Show Promising Trends
As Boston’s COVID-19 metrics continue to improve following a spike in cases and hospitalizations, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding residents that the risk for getting COVID-19 remains and that individuals need to get their bivalent booster to…
Two New Museum Exhibits Celebrate Contrasting Elements of Maritime Life
The USS Constitution Museum, in partnership with the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild and the Seafarer’s Trust, proudly presents the 43rd annual exhibit, Masters of Miniature: Ship Model Show, and the new companion photography show “Life At Sea 2022”. The exhibits, opening on Saturday, January 28,…
‘The Embrace’ Memorial Unveiled On the Common Ahead of MLK Day
Just ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, “The Embrace” – the long-awaited memorial to the civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King – was unveiled during a ceremony on Friday, Jan. 13, on the Boston Common. Mayor…
RSM Presents Birdies Fore Love Fundraiser Beneficiaries Checks
Special to the Patriot-Bridge RSM, a local Charlestown company that is located in City Square last week presented this year’s Birdies Fore Love fundraiser beneficiaries with a big check for several local charitable funds. The main goal of our Birdies…
Wu Announces Launch of $10 Million Cultural Investment Grant Program
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) announced the launch of the City of Boston’s Cultural Investment Grant, a $10 million multi-year investment in transformative growth opportunities for an equitable arts…
News Briefs
Adult Confirmation Classes The Catholic Parishes of Charlestown are offering an Adult Confirmation Program consisting of seven classes for persons 18 years of age and older. Orientation is Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 at St Mary St Catherine of Siena…
EBNHC Opens Applications for Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for its third cohort of residents to join its Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program. This residency program aims to expand the pool of primary care…