If you’ve been following the histrionics of the debt limit negotiations these past few weeks, the political theatre on all sides of the political spectrum has been amusing. Republicans will tell us that the country’s burgeoning deficit will lead us…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Letter to the Editor
Thank You, Old Charlestown Schoolboys To the Editor, What an honor it was for me to be awarded the James Cushman Scholarship. I greatly appreciate being recognized and awarded this extremely generous scholarship which will help tremendously in easing my…
Guest Op-Ed: Enjoy Your Stuff, But Be Prepared To Let It Go
Dr. Glenn Mollette One of the perils of life is putting too much value on “stuff.” Stuff can be about anything. It can consist of what we have or what we don’t have. Much of life is about our stuff. Our…
Build-A-Bed Event
The Helm Looms Over Building 108 Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Wednesday, May 17, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting concerning the Building 108 project, where residents voiced their fears about the effects a potential project – The Helm on Third…
Wu Announces Safety Surge
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In a press conference at Thetford Evans Playground in Mattapan on Monday, May 22, Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled the City of Boston’s Safety Surge, an initiative to make city streets safer for everyone. As part of…
Charlestown Neighborhood Council Calendar
CNC General Meeting, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 7 p.m. The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold an in-person, public meeting on Tuesday, June 6th from 7-9 p.m. The agenda and location (to be determined) will be published on our website. The…
Wu Announces Inaugural List of Legacy Business Awardees
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the inaugural list of Legacy Business awardees, a group of 30 businesses including Bunker Hill Barber Shop that represent the rich diversity and cultural fabric of all Boston neighborhoods. This program – the most…
Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association Celebrates 110th Reunion
The Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association met on Sunday afternoon, May 21, for the 110th reunion of the schoolboys in the Father Daniel Mahoney Knights of Columbus Hall. Nearly 200 were in attendance in what was the second in-person event since…
Garden Tour Offers Rare Glimpse of Private Gardens June 17
Come and explore ten gardens in the historic Charlestown neighborhood on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00-3:00. Nestled behind stately brick facades and tidy clapboard homes, these gardens are hidden oases of beauty and calm. Inspiration abounds, with gardens that take…