Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy will hold a hearing to discuss Boston Public School (BPS) transportation challenges on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm. The hearing will address the critical need to improve the transportation system…
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…
With Autumn in the Air, State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Reminder
With crisp autumn temperatures settling in across Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that home heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide and the second-leading cause of residential fires. “Having your heating system serviced…
Atlantic Works Gallery announces two upcoming mixed-media exhibitions
Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its November exhibition will consist of side-by-side solo shows by two member artists, one who uses mixed media to investigate the natural world and the other who uses it to comment on American society. Together,…
Boston Senior Home Care Celebrates 50 Years with Gala
State leaders and community advocates gathered as Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) celebrated 50 years of service to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on Oct. 17. The gala celebrated BSHC’s…
Wu Announces Start of Supplier Diversity Week
Special to the Patriot-Beidge Mayor Michelle Wu kicked off the City’s second annual Supplier Diversity Week, reaffirming the City’s commitment to supporting local, diverse businesses in city contracts. As part of this effort, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of…
Boston issues reminders ahead of Election Day in one week
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The State Election determines the winner of various state and federal races, including the presidency. Voters can also decide the result of five statewide ballot…
Healey Appoints Tom McGee as Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Governor Maura Healey announced that she is appointing Thomas M. McGee as the next Chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. McGee has served as a board member since April 2023. He…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead through November 9 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Deck formwork installation • Bridge utilities installation • Architectural trellis lighting installation • City Square median construction • Steel touch-up painting •…
Early Voting Ends this Friday — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
In-person early voting for the 2024 Presidential election is underway and will continue through this Friday, November 1. If you are unable to make it to your local city or town hall for early voting (the hours vary in each…
The Five Ballot Questions
There are five questions on this year’s ballot. All five of the questions involve complex changes to state law. We urge all voters to study the ballot questions and read the pros and cons of each. In sum, the questions…
Bluekbikes will Expand with New Stations in Charlestown
By Cary Shuman The City of Boston is hoping to install 100 new Bluebikes stations in every neighborhood of Boston, including Charlestown, where 6-8 sites will be added to the 12 sites that currently exist. Kim Foltz, director of Boston…