Special to the Patriot-Bridge Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has released her third Annual Report, summarizing 2024 and marking her second term on the Boston City Council. The report underscores significant achievements for our neighborhoods, including transformative investments, key policy efforts…
Dan Ryan sworn-in as state representative
Charlestown resident Dan Ryan was sworn in as state representative for the Second Suffolk District during an impressive ceremony Jan. 1 in the House Chamber at the State House, Boston. “It’s an honor to be sworn-in to the House of…
Flynn, Murphy File Hearing Order on White Stadium to Address Concerns
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy have filed a hearing order to address the concerns with projected costs, community input, and transparency on the redevelopment of White Stadium. In addition, Councilors…
Stepfather and Son Facing Larceny and Conspiracy Charges
Special to the Patriot-Bridge A stepfather and son were arraigned in BMC Central Friday on larceny and conspiracy charges after staging an armed robbery at CAVA in Downtown Crossing last month, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. Nickolas Lao, 19,…
News Briefs
MassDOT to Host Second Working Group Meeting for Tobin Bridge Planning Study The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the second Working Group meeting for the Tobin Bridge Planning Study, to be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 2:00…
Cartwright Sworn in as New Clerk of Supreme Judicial Court
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Allison S. Cartwright, Esq., was sworn in January 1 as Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk by SJC Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd, in a ceremony that took place in the…
Old North Illuminated joins prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program in anticipation of 250th anniversaries
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Old North Illuminated, the non-profit organization that stewards Old North Church & Historic Site, announced that it has been selected to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. This initiative helps cultural organizations across the U.S.…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through January 18 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • West sidewalk formwork and utility install • Southwest approach barrier and sidewalk work • Marine fender wood installation • Lovejoy…
More than One-third of Christmas Tree Home Fires Occur in January
More than one-third (36 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) strongly encourages everyone to dispose of Christmas trees promptly after the holiday…
Jimmy Carter Practiced What He Preached
The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 brings to an end the extraordinary life of a man who ascended from the small town of Plains, Georgia (population 552) to the highest office in the world.…
Even When the Patriots Won, They Lost
Heading into the final week of the NFL season, the Patriots were in prime position to claim the #1 draft pick, which held the promise of trading that pick to a team that needs a quarterback in return for a…
Letter to the Editor
The True Meaning of Christmas To the Editor, The true meaning of Christmas is not artificial intelligence but attractive intelligence. If people would understand more of one another’s positive characteristics the world would be more cohesive. Love and kindness are…