Special to the Times Governor Maura Healey appointed Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian to serve as the newest member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. Sheriff Koutoujian will be the public safety designee. Earlier this year, Governor…
This Hanukkah, Charlestown to Shine Brighter than ever with Jewish Pride and Confidence
This Hanukkah, The USA and the world over is seeing a surge in public displays of the holiday and Jewish identity, with many more families and individuals planning to light their menorahs in visible places, such as their doors or…
Office of Housing Celebrates GrowBoston Accomplishments
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Mayor’s Office of Housing announced the highlights and accomplishments of GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture over the last year. Through innovative programs and targeted investments, GrowBoston continues to expand urban agriculture, improve food security, and…
Events Happening in the City of Boston will Bring some Parking Restrictions and Street Closures
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through January 4 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • West sidewalk formwork and utility install • West pedestrian handrail installation • Southwest approach barrier and sidewalk work • Marine…
Merry Christmas
This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, that started Wednesday evening, December 25, and will culminate on Thursday, January 2. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Enjoy the Holidays Safely
The upcoming holiday week means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be overindulging…
Enchanted Trolley Tour Visits Charlestown
Constitution Inn Project Slated to Receive Climate Ready Housing Funding
By Michael Coughlin Jr. According to a state press release, the polarizing project, more frequently known as The Independence or The Helm, which would bring affordable and permanent supportive housing to the site of the Constitution Inn, has been chosen…
Jack Kelly’s Cannabis Store Proposal Advances in Process
By Cary Shuman Jack Kelly III is one major step closer to opening a cannabis dispensary shop in Charlestown. “We’ve received our cannabis dispensary approval and our Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approval which allows us to start building,” said…
Flynn calls for cancellation of the White Stadium proposal
Special to the Patriot-Bridge After months of opposition letters and statements during various levels of city approvals, District 2 Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling on the Wu Administration to cancel the planned renovation of White Stadium in Franklin…