The state House of Representatives recently passed a criminal justice reform bill. The bill includes more than 200 amendments to current laws that aim to increase equality within the criminal justice system. The Senate has also passed its own version…
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Preguntas y respuestas con Sánchez sobre la reforma de la justicia penal
La Cámara de Representantes estatal recientemente aprobó una ley de reforma de la justicia penal que incluye más de 200 enmiendas a leyes actuales que buscan aumentar la igualdad dentro del sistema penal. El Senado también ha aprobado su propia…
95 St. Alphonsus approved by BPDA
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has approved a six-story residential development at 95 St. Alphonsus St., a proposal which was generally accepted by the impact advisory group (IAG) at previous meetings. The site is currently a 175-space parking…
City grants $2 million for rec center project
Mayor Martin Walsh, local elected officials including City Councilor Matt O’Malley, and local residents gathered at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Ritchie Street on Nov. 1 for an event at which the City announced it was giving a $2…
Q. and A. with Sen. Chang-Diaz about criminal justice reform
The state Senate late last month passed legislation for criminal justice reform, which included the repeal of mandatory minimum sentences of some drug offenses and raising the age at which youths can be charged as adults, as well as other…
Sesión de preguntas con la Senadora Chang-Díaz sobre reforma de la justicia penal
A finales del mes pasado el Senado aprobó legislación para reformar la justicia penal, que incluyó la revocación de condenas mínimas obligatorias para algunas infracciones de drogas y la elevación de la edad a la cual un joven puede ser…
Mayor picks Marty Martinez for head of Health and Human Services
Marty Martinez has been selected as the City’s new chief Health and Human Services, and will begin his position on Jan. 8, according to a press release. Martinez will fill the position formerly held by Felix G. Arroyo, who was…
State Legislature passes LOOK bill
The state Legislature passed a bill on Nov. 15 that updates existing law about educating English learners (EL) in the Commonwealth’s public schools, according to a press release. The bill, known as “An Act Relative to Language Opportunity for Our…
Zakim Wins Re-election
Scenes from Mission Hill City Councilor Josh Zakim’s re-election celebration on Nov. 7 at the Baseball Tavern in the Fenway. Courtesy Photos by Patrick O’Connor
Zakim to run for secretary of state for Massachusetts
Mission Hill City Councilor Josh Zakim is running to become the next secretary of state for Massachusetts, according to statement Zakim posted on his campaign website. Zakim will be facing off against William Gavin, the current secretary of state. “I…