Month: October 2023
The Helm Rebrands to the Independence Amid BPDA Filing
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Independence at Charlestown Navy Yard — formerly known as the Helm on Third — a polarizing project that would bring affordable housing and permanent supportive housing (PSH) to the site of the old Constitution Inn,…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC General Meeting, Thursday, November 9, 2023, The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person, public meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7-9 p.m. at the BPD Community Room, 20 Vine St., Charlestown Please bring your questions and neighborhood concerns to the…
Charlestown Historical Society Hosts Two Upcoming Events
Special to the Patriot-Bridge History enthusiasts and curious visitors alike are invited to step back in time and explore the rich tapestry of Charlestown’s past at two events this week. The City of Boston’s Archaeology Program, National Park Service, Charlestown…
News Briefs
Ninth Annual J. Barry Dwyer 5K Turkey Trot is Set for Chelsea Stadium Nov. 18 The ninth annual J. Barry Dwyer Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, November 18, at 10 AM at Chelsea Stadium. The trot promises to be…
Jury Convicts Former Boston Center for Adult Education executive
Special to the Times A Suffolk County jury last week found the former Executive Director of the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) guilty on embezzlement and forgery charges, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. Susan Brown, 70, of Marblehead, was…
MFA Organizes Piet Mondrian Exhibition Drawn From Gift From Maria and Conrad Janis
This fall, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), presents an exhibition of works by Piet Mondrian (1872–1944), celebrating a transformational gift that elevates the MFA to one of the leading institutions outside of the Netherlands for the study and…
As Halloween Creeps Closer, NFPA Reminds the Public To Celebrate With Fire Safety in Mind
As Halloween creeps closer, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is reminding the public that fire safety hazards often lurk among spooky decorations and festivities. With these potential risks in mind, the association encourages everyone to take simple precautions that can help…
We Must Confront The New Axis of Evil
When former President George W. Bush coined the term “Axis of Evil” to refer to the nations of Iran, No. Korea, and Iraq in his 2002 State of the Union speech, his comments were largely derided. Even in the aftermath…
The Dominoes Are Falling Toward Trump
With the crisis in the Middle East and the dysfunction among Congressional Republicans garnering all of the headlines these days, the many trials and tribulations of former President Donald Trump have been relegated in recent weeks to what we in…