Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced that registration is open for a variety of summer teen programs. Building on Mayor Wu’s commitment to make Boston the best city in the…
Month: April 2023
Antisemitism Has No Place In Our Society
As we were reading about the federal court trial that is getting underway this week of the 50 year-old Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting 11 people and wounding six at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, which was the deadliest…
The Ride of Paul Revere
Debate About The Helm on Third Rages On
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Thursday, April 13, over 250 people gathered at the Knights of Columbus for a public meeting regarding the development of The Helm on Third – a permanent supportive and affordable housing project at the site…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Development Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 26 The Charlestown Neighborhood Council’s Development Committee will hold an in-person, public meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. The sole agenda item will be the Plan:Charlestown…
Five Charlestown Projects Earmarked for CPA Grants
The city has earmarked 56 projects for $60 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants this year, including one Historic Preservation project in Charlestown, as well as four Open Space and Recreation projects in the neighborhood. The Charlestown Boys &…
Feedback Coming In on PLAN: Charlestown Hybrid Scenario
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Feedback from residents is flying in after late last month’s reveal of the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) hybrid scenario regarding zoning recommendations for the industrial areas of Sullivan Square and along Rutherford Avenue. The…
Wu, B.A.A. Announce Recipients of the Inaugural Fastest Bostonian Awards
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) on Monday announced a Charlestown resident is among the recipients of the inaugural awards for the Fastest Bostonian. The awards will be given to Vinny Castronuovo, who…
Grass-Roots Citizens’ Group Seeks To Establish Charlestown Historic Battlefield District
Special to the Patriot-Bridge With the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill quickly approaching in 2025, a group of about 45 Charlestown residents gathered at American Legion Post 26 last Tuesday (April 11) to show their support for…
Coletta Holds Budget Town Halls Across the District
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta recently held five Budget Town Halls Tour in District One, where she outlined the City’s budget process, discussed initial priorities in advocacy, and solicited suggestions from constituents about their priorities in…