Boston Park Advocates, which is “a citywide network of people who champion urban greenspace,” according to its website, hosted a mayoral candidate forum on June 29, where candidates responded to a multitude of questions relating to parks and open space…
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City Council At-Large candidates discuss issues of housing and police
JP Progressives, Mijente, NAACP, Right to the City Vote, and BEJA hosted a forum for the At-Large City Council candidates on May 17, where 12 candidates were split into two groups and answered questions related to housing, education, police, workers…
CAMH rechaza el dispensario de cannabis propuesto en Terrace St.
En su reunión del 19 de mayo, Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) rechazó un dispensario de cannabis propuesto en Terrace St. Aproximadamente 33 miembros del público asistieron a la reunión. Raices on the Hill en 123 Terrace Street originalmente…
Plans announced for summer safety in the city
As summer rapidly approaches in the City, Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on May 27 to address summer safety in the city. She was joined by Boston Police Department (BPD) Superintendent-in-Chief Greg Long and District Attorney Rachael…
Janey announces new funding for recovery investments in the city
May 25 marked the one year anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s death after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim Janey on Tuesday said that “on this anniversary of the…
Mayoral candidates tackle climate and environmental issues at latest forum
A forum centered around climate and climate justice issues was held for the mayoral candidates on June 1, hosted by several of the city’s environmental organizations and endorsed by more than 50 organizations citywide. Five of the six mayoral candidates,…
Councilor Bok running for re-election; will focus on recovery and moving forward
District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok has announced that she will be running for a second term, after winning the seat formerly held by Josh Zakim in the 2019 election. So far, Bok is running uncontested. With a…
Baker announces ‘targeted approach’ to vaccine distribution
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday morning announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meeting its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million people by the end of June, as well as discussed some upcoming changes to the vaccine distribution plan.…
Officials Looking Out for Future of Main Streets
In the midst of a pandemic, looking out for the future of Boston’s Main Streets districts has become all the more urgent. The City launched its Reimagine Main Streets program in November of last year, which, according to the City’s…
Walsh Provides Updates on Vaccinations and BPS; Announces Return of Outdoor Dining Program Beginning on April 1
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on March 1, where he provided updates on reopening in the city, talked about Boston Public Schools students returning to in-person learning, and announced that the city’s outdoor dining program will resume on…