One reader remarked two weeks ago about a nice story in the Patriot Bridge detailing an act of human kindness by a local florist who replaced the stolen St. Mary’s flower boxes free of charge. It was a fine thing,…
Month: August 2020
Edwards Calls Initial Hearing on Charter Change a Great First Step
City Councilor Lydia Edwards held her first Council hearing on Aug. 6 regarding a proposed Charter Change that would re-vamp the City Budget process – providing more back and forth discussion with the administration – and called that first discussion…
Right to the City VOTE Endorses Challenger Damali Vidot
Right to the City VOTE! (RTCV) is excited to announce our endorsement of Damali Vidot for the Massachusetts State House Democratic Primary Election on September 1, 2020. RTCV is a citywide political collective working to build the political power of…
Walsh Announces Free Bluebikes Passes for Local Workers
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with the cities of Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville and the Town of Brookline, announced the availability of free Bluebikes passes for some of Boston’s most important workers: those employed at grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants,…
Massport Supports Summer Jobs for Charlestown Students
Charlestown students were able to experience a change of pace and scenery while also gaining some valuable skills this summer through the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Community Summer Jobs Program. Now in its 29th year, Massport’s program supported 11 Charlestown area high…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
Work Hours •Most work will be done during the daytime (4:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) •Other work will be done overnight (10:00 pm. – 4:00 a.m.) •In multiple shifts (6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.) Marine Impacts •The temporary Safety Zone on the Charles…
Local Officials Endorse Dan Ryan for Re-Election in the Second Suffolk
Election Day in the race for the Second Suffolk district is coming quickly. Two prominent Chelsea City Councilors touted their long-standing working relationships with State Representative Dan Ryan by endorsing him this past week. Councilor Calvin T. Brown announced his…
Damali Vidot Highlights Connection Between COVID-19 and Environmental Justice
As the race for the House of Representatives’ Second Suffolk seat heats up, Damali Vidot, current At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea, continues to build momentum from a diverse group of organizations, including…
Tatte Owner Excited to Be in Charlestown, New Position Was Long Time in the Making
The founder of Tatte Bakery + Café said this week she is excited to have opened the doors of the shop in Charlestown last month, and did not step down as CEO because of any local zoning challenges or any…
USS Constitution Reopened for Public Visitation
USS Constitution reopened to free public visitation on Aug. 7 and is scheduled to continue to open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Approximately 1,000 guests visited Old Ironsides during the reopening weekend, from Aug.…