Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Senate passed urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to prescribed medication and treatment. DiDomenico successfully secured an amendment in the…
Month: July 2024
Coletta Zapata Sponsors Hearing on Ongoing Reform of Article 80 Development Review Process
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) sponsored a hearing on July 15, to discuss the ongoing efforts to reform Article 80 in Boston’s Zoning Code, highlighting the need for transparency and larger community engagement.…
NEW Health Celebrates National Health Center Week with Community Events
Special to the Patriot-Bridge North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is celebrating National Health Center Week from August 4 through August 10 with a free community celebration throughout the week. Activities will take place at both sites throughout the week.…
City Square: A Tale of Two City Halls
By Nancy Hayford Kueny Historic City Square, at times known as Market Square and Charlestown Square, has had numerous governmental and municipal associations, beginning in1629 when the English engineer Thomas Graves (1585-1662) established a small colony at Charlestown then known…
Senate Passes DiDomenico Bill to Provide Returning Citizens with Identification
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Senate on Monday passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s bill, An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (STARTT), which would provide a Massachusetts identification card to incarcerated individuals that will…
Boston Public Market Awards Local Women-Owned Businesses Opportunity to Join Rent-Free
The Boston Public Market announced the winners of their second annual Entrepreneurship Forum Incubator Competition, powered by Citizens. Upon completion of the six-seminar series, and small business pitch contest, three local women-owned businesses, were awarded the opportunity to join the…
Local Artists Continue to be Exhibited at AGC at Hood Park
The Artists Group of Charlestown (AGC) and Hood Park are pleased to announce the continuation of their Art Exhibition Partnership. “Sophisticated”, “refreshing and rejuvenating”, “energetic yet thoughtful”….these are just some of the descriptions of the AGC Gallery at Hood. Started…
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program through Grant Opportunity
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced applications are now open for Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations in Boston that provide free…
News Briefs
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Movie Nights begin August 6 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department ParkARTS program presents Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights featuring family-favorite movies in 11 City of Boston parks from August 6 to August 29. The Mayor’s Movie Nights…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead through August 3, for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Pier 1 West column formwork and rebar • Stainless steel handrail installation • Architectural trellis installation • City Square barrier concrete placements…