By State Reps. Jeffrey Rosario Turco and Francisco E. Paulino Whether you grew up in Revere, Winthrop, Lawrence, Brighton, or Boston, every community in the Commonwealth values kitchen-table issues; an honest day’s work, safe streets, affordable homes, good schools, access…
Month: November 2023
Guest Op-Ed: Why Preventing Diabetes Should Be a Priority at All Ages
By Dr. Donna O’Shea More than 96 million Americans, or 1 in 3 adults, live with a potentially life-altering condition – yet many of them are unaware they even have it. That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70%…
The Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G.A.R. Holds Annual Veterans Day Dinner
The Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G.A.R. celebrated its 10th Annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Knights Of Columbus Hall.
Water and Sewer Commission Responds to Charlestown Lead-Pipe Issue at Home
When Charlestown resident Haley Chute noticed lead in the water at the family’s single-family home during a home test, she notified the Boston Water and Sewer Commission. Chute’s next stop was the Charlestown Neighborhood Council meeting Nov. 9, and Boston…
Barbara Babin Won’t Seek Re-Election to Charlestown Neighborhood Council
Barbara Van Duzer Babin, one of the longest-serving members of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council, announced at the Nov. 9 meeting that she will not be seeking re-election to the 21-member board. “I’ve been a member for so long, and I…
City Offers Hearing for Non-Motorized Street-Food Carts
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilors Gabriela Coletta, Julia Mejia, and Brian Worrell will hold a hearing to discuss an ordinance to increase regulations, and enhance accessibility for non-motorized street-food charts virtually on Tuesday, November 28, at 2pm via…
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Chain of Giving Confronts Sustained Food Insecurity
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, held its 18th annual Chain of Giving event last week, a yearly tradition convening civic leaders and community members to spotlight and alleviate…
NFPA Urges Extra Caution When Preparing Your Feast This Thanksgiving
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2021, an estimated 1,160 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving…
Louijeune To Be Next Council President
Last week, Ruthzee Louijeune, At-Large Boston City Councilor, announced she would be leading the council as Council President for her upcoming term. This comes two days after Louijeune earned the place as top vote getter in her first bid for…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC Elections All eight (8) of the CNC’s at-large seats are subject to this election. To participate in the December 2, 2023 election, completed nomination papers must be hand delivered or postmarked (instructions below) by Friday, November 3, 2023. Please…