Councilor Michelle Wu shocked the local political arena by calling for the abolition of the BPDA Monday night in a meeting in the South End that drew residents from all over the City – including Charlestown. The reactions go from…
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Michael F. Flaherty Highlights His Housing Record, Addressing Concerns
Michael F. Flaherty, incumbent and candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, highlights his advocacy and legislative efforts to address housing issues as he seeks re-election. Flaherty, who continues to reach out to voters over these next two weeks until polls…
Participación
El plazo para la sección de Participación es al mediodía, martes 29 Noviembre para la edición 1 Deciembre. Mande eventos a [email protected]. Los números telefónicos empiezan con el código 617. Reuniones Junta de directores de Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing, primer…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent…
Baker’s Plan Will Improve Health Care for All
Ever since 2006, when then-Governor Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured…
Op-Ed: Boston’s Next Steps to Address the Opioid Crisis
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In big cities and small towns across the United States, the opioid epidemic is tearing families apart. It is inflicting incredible pain, and it will have implications for years to come. In Boston, we’ve made…
Letters
Why I support Kenzie Bok for District 8 Councilor Dear Editor, I am reaching out to you today regarding the District 8 City Council election, which is fast approaching. As you know, I was a candidate during this election season…
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MBTA Holds Green Line Transformation Meeting
By Lauren Bennett The MBTA held a public meeting regarding the Green Line Transformation project—specifically regarding the E line—on September 26 at the Tobin Community Center. The Green Line Transformation project is an $8 billion, five-year capital investment plan, and…