Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through November 8 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • FRP fascia screening installation • Bridge painting Work Hours • Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. •…
Month: October 2025
Celebrate the Holidays on Boston’s Historic Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites and centuries of history, makes these merry 60-minute…
Aileen Gorman named Kennedy Center Volunteer of the Year and ABCD Community Hero
The Kennedy Center proudly recognizes Aileen Gorman as its Volunteer of the Year. She was also honored as one of ABCD’s 2025 Community Heroes at the celebration on Friday, October 24, at the Westin Copley Place. Aileen’s dedication to Charlestown is inspiring.…
Get Out and Vote on Tuesday
Many of us view local government in the same way that we think about the weather: Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. However, unlike the weather, there actually is something we can do about the future…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy it Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak this week — Halloween itself is this Friday — we urge all of our readers to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has come a long way since we…
Letters to the Editor
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry Thanks the Charlestown Community To the Editor, On behalf of the Harvest on Vine Food Pantry, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Charlestown community for its overwhelming support during our recent…
Coletta Zapata Calls for a Hearing on Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced a hearing order to discuss the City of Boston’s newly released 2030 Climate Action Plan, a roadmap that will guide implementation over the next five years. The…
Wu Announces BPS’ Food Service Program Earns National Recognition
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper announced that Boston Public Schools’ (BPS) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has earned Good Food Leader: Silver status from the Center for Good Food Purchasing. This designation positions Boston…
NEMPAC Returns with a Festive, Fall Opera on the Prado
Special to the Patriot-Bridge This past weekend, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) proudly welcomed back Opera on the Prado, a beloved community tradition featuring two days of free, live opera performances on the historic Paul Revere…
Historic Phipps Street Burying Ground to Host Special Event on October 25
On Saturday, October 25, the Charlestown Historical Society will present a unique program at the Phipps Street Burying Ground located on Phipps Street and Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown, beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite (search “Charlestown Historical Society…