It’s a good thing the City’s new mask mandate policy for indoor venues went into effect last Friday because Charlestown’s COVID numbers have been steadily increasing and went up another two percent between August 23 and August 30. City health…
Month: September 2021
Markey Hosts Climate Action Conversation at NE Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium last Thursday U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and outlined steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.…
Boston Election Department Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2021 Elections
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston’s Election Department announced its preparations ahead of the 2021 Municipal Elections, including the availability of vote by mail and early voting for both the Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election and…
AAPI Action Group Endorses Erin Murphy
Asian Americans of different descents proudly endorse Erin Murphy to serve as At-Large Boston City Councilor, citing Erin’s commitment to strong education, safe neighborhoods, and compassionate citizenship. AAPI ( Asian American Pacific Islanders) Action Group, the largest coalition of Chinese,…
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and for many the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
Harvest on Vine Postpones Cookout on September 12, due to COVID
Harvest on Vine emergency food pantry, the food pantry of St.Mary-St. Cathrine of Siena Parish, has indefinitely postponed the September 12th cookout-fundraiser because of the uptick in COVID. We don’t want to put anybody at risk. Harvest on Vine hasn’t…
Local Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Three residents from Charlestown will choose their own route on October 3 for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way” from wherever they are most comfortable—whether that be from…
Neighborhood Round Up
Bruins Academy Learn-to-Play Hockey Program The Boston Bruins will return its Learn-to-Play Hockey program to Charlestown this fall. Charlestown Youth Hockey will be hosting and staffing the program. The program is available to boys and girls ages 5-9 that have not…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
The 13 Service Members Were True Heroes
Every American was saddened last week upon hearing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one each from the…