Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order to establish the Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team (MA-CIRT). Led by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), MA-CIRT is established with the mission of enhancing the Commonwealth’s ability to…
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Wu announces strategy for inclusive growth and development
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a set of proposals to make substantial changes to Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and the commercial Linkage Policy that will enable Boston to support its growing population and ensure the city is a place where families…
BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations
The Boston Planning & Development Agency announced earlier this month the delivery of approximately $11 million in funding to the West End Museum, Museum of African American History, Boston Preservation Alliance, Old West Church, the Boston Transportation Department, and the…
Visit Charlestown Hosts a Holiday Night Out
Wu Announces ConfirmationOf New Members to the Zoning Board of Appeal
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the confirmation by the Boston City Council of eight new appointees to the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), bringing the new total of confirmed ZBA appointees to 10. Mayor Wu announced a…
DiDomenico Named Caucus Co-Chair and Is a Host of Ending Hunger Forum
Senator DiDomenico joined his Food System Caucus (FSC) Co-Chairs in hosting a forum and strategy session about how Massachusetts can end hunger and tackle diet-related diseases this decade. Co-Chairs, other elected officials, and advocates also discussed takeaways from the momentous…
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Three-Peat for Charlestown’s Gamble Brimmer & May Senior, Brian Gamble, finished his career as the most decorated runner in Mass Bay Independent League (MBIL) history. He went undefeated this season, claiming the MBIL Individual Championship, League MVP and All New…
Sleeping Driver in Running Car, in Charlestown, Awoken, Arrested
Special to the Patriot-Bridge A motorist sleeping in his running car and causing a backup on the Sullivan Square onramp to Rt. 93 north in Charlestown was awoken and arrested Monday morning for numerous offenses, including driving while intoxicated and…
Doctors and Public Health Authorities Offer Tips To Avoid the Flu
This winter—the first in three years without widespread mask wearing and social distancing—public health authorities have their eye on a potential perfect storm due to three viral causes of acute respiratory illness: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza (flu), and COVID-19.…
Maryann ‘Mimi’ (Dowd) Wrenn: Director of the Charlestown Community Center
Director Of The Charlestown Community Center, Maryann “Mimi” (Dowd) Wrenn, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday morning, December 10, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 57 years of age. Mimi was…