This week marks 55 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland literally caught fire because of the chemicals…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
A First Taste of Summer
With temperatures reaching the 80s this past Saturday, our region felt its first taste of summer. But, as always is the case at this time of year along the Massachusetts coast, Saturday’s balmy air provided just a fleeting glimpse of…
Pope Francis
The passing this week of Pope Francis will leave a deep void in the conscience of our world. Pope Francis, a native of Argentina who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, fought for a more inclusive Roman Catholic…
Letter to the Editor
You can’t take Charlestown out of the battle so why take the battle out of Charlestown? To the Editor, A recent news article about moving the Battle of Bunker Hilll reenactment up to Gloucester raises valid concerns about the logistical…
Second Tobin Bridge Planning Study Meeting Held
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, another meeting regarding the Tobin Bridge Long-Term Strategic Planning Study, which seeks to develop alternatives for its eventual replacement, was held online and at the Knights of Columbus in Charlestown. To begin the meeting,…
Looking at the FY26 Budget that Prioritizes delivery of City Services and Fiscal Responsibility
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Last week Mayor Michelle Wu filed the Fiscal Year 2026 annual operating budget and five-year 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The FY26 budget reflects stability and constraint as the country faces uncertain economic times, with the reduction of…
The Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Dinner
The Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Dinner was held at the Knights Of Columbus Hall. Since 1969 it has been a tradition to award a deserving local student some financial assistance in their studies but more importantly an opportunity to…
Ryan Assumes Gavel of Joint Committee on Public Service
Special to the Patriot-Bridge State Representative Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown) was recently appointed Chairman of the significant Joint Committee on Public Service by Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy). This assignment follows Ryan’s effective service as Chair of the Joint…
Mark the Occasion
Paul Revere’s Ridekicks off Boston 250 this Friday Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration of the city’s role in the American Revolution. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s Ride, will take place this Friday,…
Wu Announces Dates and Times of 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’ and Star Market. The annual…