Civil Clerk of Courts John Powers has announces his candidacy for Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts. The following is his statement: “I am writing to respectfully ask for your vote on September 3’’ for Suffolk County Civil Clerk of…
Boston Wastewater Data Shows Summer Spike in COVID-19
The average level of SARS-CoV-2 in Boston wastewater has more than doubled in July as compared to the citywide average in May. SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels are currently classified as “high” or “very high” in the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Mattapan, Allston/Brighton,…
Remembering a True Boston Icon: Mr. Henry Lee
By Dan Murphy A true Boston icon and tireless champion of the city’s parks, Mr. Henry Lee died on Monday, Aug. 12, in Beverly. He was 99. Mr. Lee, who was splitting his time between Beacon Hill and Beverly Farms,…
Bay Staters Warned to Brace for Rodent Surge following Heatwaves, Expert Says
By Smith’s Pest Management Bay Staters have had to grapple with heatwaves this summer, and while these extreme weather patterns have obvious consequences, such as water shortages and increased wildfire risk, there’s another, less visible threat lurking in the shadows:…
State Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the second human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year. The person is a male in his 70s who was exposed in Middlesex County in an area known…
Thank You, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…
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Coletta Zapata Holds ZBA Appointees Accountable during Council Hearing
Special to the Patriot-Bridge On Monday, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata utilized what is normally considered a perfunctory city council committee hearing to hold Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) appointees accountable to enforce new East Boston zoning. The Planning,…
Residents Show Their Support for Proposed Cannabis Store on Cambridge Street
By Cary Shuman Residents attended an Aug. 8 public meeting, the first step in the application process for Jack Kelly who is proposing to open a cannabis shop at 31 Cambridge St., Charlestown. Patrick Sweeney, the attorney representing Jack Kelly…
CNC Meeting Dates
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Monday, August 19, 7 PM | 10 Thompson Sq. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person public meeting at the Mary Colbert Apartments, 20 Devens Street, on Monday, August 19, at 7 PM. The sole agenda item…