The Boston City Council passed resolutions supporting immigrant’s rights legislation and extended greetings for Ramadan to the Muslim community during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Council approved adjustments to Boston Police Department Forensic Group’s union contract and discussed safety concerns with third-party delivery platforms during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
After the City of Boston Planning Department announced an updated draft of its new zoning amendments Jan. 15, Boston residents and organizations urged for an extended public comment period and voiced concerns.
By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief
• February 7, 2025
When Brendan Little worked as policy director for the City of Boston’s Office of Recovery Services, he often received requests from constituents to help pay for their loved ones’ funerals, but the office did not have the dedicated funds to support.
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the disproportionate impact of diet-related diseases on low-income residents.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmark Commission designated Boston City Hall as an official historic landmark on Jan. 24 despite the building’s criticism from the public.
Boston City Council Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on docket #1002, the creation of a Boston Development Fund in the planning department, on Wednesday at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Council passed an ordinance imposing building restrictions near parks, recognized November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and discussed Election Day issues during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
