The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St. project through January 20 is posted. Scheduled Work • Removal of temporary vehicle bridge and pile supports • Demolition of old bridge structure Work Hours • Most work will be done during…
Month: January 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Never Gave Up
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2024 will mark 56 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Replace Belichick? Good Luck With That!
As we are writing this at the beginning of the week, there is rampant speculation that the Patriots are going to fire Bill Belichick, who undeniably is the greatest football coach of all time. Yes, he had a great quarterback…
Letters to the Editor
Look at the Big Picture To the Editor, The BPDA Board voted to fast-track the Constitution Inn’s conversion to the Independence, bypassing an Impact Advisory Committee and the article 80 process. Since the building exists, and in response to Mayor…
Obituaries 01-11-2024
David Martell A Lifelong Bostonian, Aka “Super Dave” Known for This Athletic Prowess, Community Service and for His Kindness and Love of Family and Friends David J. Martell, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family, on December 31,…
Oath of Office
Appreciation: Former State Rep. Richard Voke Dies at 76
Richard Voke, who served as Charlestown’s state representative from 1978 to 1996, died on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. He was 76. Voke was first elected in Chelsea to the House of Representatives in 1976 when…
Louijeuene Newly Elected President of the Council
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune has been sworn in as the President of the Boston City Council, making her not only the third Black woman to hold this position, but also the first Haitian-American. ‘It…
UMass Announces Scholarships for Top 10 Percent of Community College Graduates
The University of Massachusetts announced that the top 10 percent of the Commonwealth’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year above federal and private financial aid if they enroll at one of the four nationally…
Boston Finalizes Regulations To Ensure Large Buildings Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environment Department have finalized regulations for Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). The updated regulations were adopted by the Air Pollution Control Commission during their December hearing. These rules set…