Wu Sets Ambitious Agenda in State of the City Address
By Stephen Quigley Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her State of the City Address at the MGM Music Hall next door to Fenway Park last week in which the mayor noted the achievements that have been accomplished over the past…
CNC Special Election Feb. 4
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Charlestown Neighbor-hood Council Special Election to fill several seats will take place in-person on Saturday, February 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boston Police Station, Community Room, 20 Vine St., Hayes Square,…
Coletta Requesting Hearing on Loss of Rehearsal Space
Special to the Patriot-Bridge District 1 Councillor Gabriela Coletta joined with fellow District 9 Councillor Liz Breadon in sponsoring an order requesting a hearing before the council to discuss the loss of rehearsal space for musicians. The recent closing of…
CNC Corner
Annual Meeting: The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a public, in person meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street, Charlestown. This is our annual meeting. The newly elected council members will…
News Briefs
Knights Fundraiser, February 25 Get your tickets now for a night featuring Master Hypnotist Joe DeVito at the Knights of Columbus #62, Medford St. Saturday, February 25th, doors are at 7PM. There will be some local comedy and a DJ…
DiDomenico Launches Campaign To Lift Kids Out of Deep Poverty
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Senator Sal DiDomenico with his colleague Representative Marjorie Decker and the Lift Our Kids Coalition have accelerated the timetable for lifting kids out of Deep Poverty by filing Senate and House bills (SD 501, HD 507)…
Wu Leads the 43rd Annual Homelessness Census
Special to the Patriot-Bridge With record setting cold weather approaching this weekend, Mayor Michelle Wu on Tuesday night led a group of volunteers, including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials, City officials, State officials, homelessness services providers, and…
Wu Submits Home Rule Petition To End Urban Renewal
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday submitted to the City Council a proposed Home Rule Petition to end Urban Renewal in Boston. If approved by the City Council, the Home Rule Petition would be sent to the…
DiDomenico, Project Bread Launch Campaign To Pass Universal School Meals
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico teamed up with Project Bread, a nationally recognized anti-hunger organization, to launch a statewide campaign to pass his Universal School Meals bill, An Act relative to universal school meals. This legislation, sponsored by DiDomenico, would…
Housing Advocates Seek New Statewide Rent Control Legislation With 5% Cap
Special to the Times On Saturday, over 300 advocates, allies, and supporters from across the state chanted “5% rent control NOW!” as they introduced newly-filed legislation for statewide rent control. An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and…
NFPA Urges Caution When Using Home Heating Equipment
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes during the winter months, when nearly half (46 percent) of all U.S. home heating equipment fires occur. Home heating equipment is the…