By Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have heard this before. I went out to find a friend and none were to be found. I went out to be a friend and found them all around. Where do you find friends?…
Month: August 2023
TCB Honors Trade Union Workers With Plaque
Special to the Patriot Bridge The Community Builders (TCB) installed a plaque honoring Thomas J. McIntyre and the Bricklayers Non-Profit Corporation (BNHC) at the Building 104 affordable housing community in Charlestown. TCB acquired the Charlestown Navy Yard site from BNHC…
Coletta, Ryan, Community Groups Announce Free Harbor Cruises for Charlestown Youth and Families
Special to the Patriot Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta and State Representative Dan Ryan, in partnership with Boston Harbor Now and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announce free trips to Spectacle Island on Friday, August 11th and Friday, August 18th…
Wu Signs Executive Order Banning Fossil Fuels in New City-Owned Buildings
Special to the Patriot Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu joined Green New Deal Director Oliver Sellers-Garcia, the Operations Cabinet and local climate, and labor advocates to sign An Executive Order (EO) Eliminating the Use of Fossil Fuels in New Construction and…
BPS Students To Participate in Jaylen Brown’s Bridge Program
Boston Public Schools (BPS) is proud to announce its collaboration with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s 7uice Foundation’s signature 2023 Bridge Program. This multi-day camp aims to provide Boston’s high school students access to a wide range of resources to…
MBTA To Release RFQ for 3–5 Year $120 Million Renewable Energy Contract, Continues Leadership in Clean Transportation
Special to the Patriot Bridge The MBTA Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an up-to-$120 million wholesale renewable electricity supply contract, upgrading the T’s commitment to renewable energy and continuing its leadership in…
Boston Public Health Commission Introduces the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund
Special to the Patriot Bridge The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the creation of the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund (CHEE Fund), a new initiative that will provide grants to local non-profits and community-based organizations (CBOs) working to advance…
Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings
Special to the Times At a public hearing by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, municipal leaders, disability advocates, and open government organizations are testifying in support of legislation that will guarantee greater access to open meetings…
MBTA Board Awards Contract To Purchase Battery Electric Buses
Special to the Patriot Bridge The MBTA Board of Directors awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer of America Inc. for the production and delivery of 80 new, low-floor, 40-foot battery electric buses (BEBs). This vehicle contract award includes…
Service Change on Orange and Green Lines for Government Center Garage Work in Effect
Special to the Patriot Bridge The MBTA is reminding riders of a 12-day service change on the Orange and Green Lines ending August 9. As previously announced, due to the continued demolition of the Government Center Garage by private developer…