The Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association met on Sunday afternoon, May 21, for the 110th reunion of the schoolboys in the Father Daniel Mahoney Knights of Columbus Hall. Nearly 200 were in attendance in what was the second in-person event since…
Garden Tour Offers Rare Glimpse of Private Gardens June 17
Come and explore ten gardens in the historic Charlestown neighborhood on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00-3:00. Nestled behind stately brick facades and tidy clapboard homes, these gardens are hidden oases of beauty and calm. Inspiration abounds, with gardens that take…
News Briefs
Post Offices Will Be Closed For Memorial Day In recognition of the sacrifice made by generations of service men and women in defense of our nation, Post Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. There will…
Let Us Remember Those Who “Gave the Last Full Measure”
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
Letters to the Editor
A Sincere Thank You To the Old Charlestown Schoolboys, A sincere thank you to the Old Charlestown Schoolboys for awarding me with the Edward Mahan Scholarship. I am very grateful to be the recipient of this Scholarship as it will…
Hood Park Holds First Annual Spring Fest
BPDA Holds Building 108 IAG Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) hosted an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) meeting regarding the filing of a Project Notification Form (PNF) for the proposed Building 108 project at 108 3rd Avenue in…
$3.4 Million Awarded to Community Groups
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) funding to 26 community-based organizations across Boston’s neighborhoods, including Charlestown Adult Education (CAE).…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Basic Services Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 7 pm The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Basic Services Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Tuesday, May 23 from 7-9 p.m. in the Meeting Room at MGH – Building 114, Charlestown Navy Yard. Agenda: Review the Proposed Relocation…
Boston Locals, Manager Share Thoughts About Significance of the Warren Tavern Restaurant
By Owen Devlin The Warren Tavern has been a staple in the Boston community since its inception in 1780. It attracts locals from all over Boston and travelers from near and far due to its deep-rooted history, as prominent figures…
Coletta Announces Community Trash Initiative in District 1
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta is announcing a community trash initiative in District 1 to reduce trash and litter across the neighborhood and foster community pride. “I’ve heard from many residents about the accumulation of trash. Charlestown, East Boston, and…
Wu Announces Debut of Digital Pop-Up Library at Bus Stops
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced that riders at 20 bus stops across Boston are now able to access free digital content this spring and summer provided by a Boston Public Library (BPL) pilot program called “Browse, Borrow,…