Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair at Copley Square and a spectacular Ferris Wheel on the Greenway Special to the Patriot-Bridge The inaugural Boston Frostival swings back into gear this February with two signature activations – the Frostival Lodge furnished by…
Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Central and northeast Regions
Drought conditions worsen in the Southeast Region, Nantucket County and Millers Basin, while conditions have improved in Dukes County Special to the Patriot-Bridge Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper has declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards over $2 Million for Salt Marsh Restoration
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced more than $2 million in new funding to restore and monitor salt marshes along the Massachusetts’ coastline. Salt marshes protect communities from flooding, prevent damage from storms and rising seas, serve…
BPLF Hosts Free Estate Planning Webinar for Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Boston Public Library Fund (BPLF) is proud to announce that it will host an online Zoom free webinar on Wednesday, February 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., featuring Scott E. Squillace, Esq., for an in-depth program exploring the…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2026 will mark 58 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Still Time to get Flu Shots for Yourself and Your Children
An estimated 7400 Americans already have died from the flu this season. Although most deaths occur among senior citizens, young children are the next most-vulnerable group. The tragedy is that almost all of these deaths would have been preventable if…
Letter to the Editor
Keep Pier 5 public for all of Charlestown To the Editor: A recent letter to the editor regarding the future of Pier 5 was spot on. How the Boston Planning and Development Agency and our elected officials could choose to…
Mayor’s Cup Winners
City Officials take Oaths of Office as Mayor Wu Promises, ‘Boston will be a Beacon’
Staff Report Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took the oath of office for the second time on Monday morning, Jan. 5, before a capacity crowd who witnessed the traditional pomp and ceremony of a mayoral inauguration at Boston Symphony Hall. Ron…
Breadon Elected City Council President
Coletta Zapata withdraws her candidacy Staff Report In a major political development that stunned residents, Liz Breadon was elected the new president of the Boston City Council at its first meeting of the year Monday following the inauguration ceremonies. Local…
Prevent a Winter Blood Shortage: Give Blood or Platelets Now
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now. The Red Cross…
Remembering Marie Alves
By Dan Murphy Marie R. (Callahan) Alves, a former Charlestown resident who remained steadfastly devoted to the neighborhood throughout her life, died on Dec. 28 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 88 years old. Born in…