Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins unveiled a mural at the DA’s Offices at One Bulfinch Place. “We announced the commissioning of this work at the 10th Annual Survivors of Homicide Breakfast and we are amazed by its power, beauty…
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New city recycle bins made from ocean waste delight local environmentalists
Boston resident Magdalena Ayed founded The Harborkeepers with the goal of working to improve environmental justice, harbor stewardship and access to the neighborhood’s 15 miles of coastline. “Our mission is building coastal community resiliency and environmental advocacy through…
Money in Boston budget earmarked for local projects
Last month acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey proposed her administration’s recommended $3.75 billion Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) operating budget and $3.2 billion Fiscal Year 2022-2026 (FY22-FY26) Capital Plan. Janey said the budget focuses on providing the resources for the…
Council bans use of chemical crowd control agents; Mayor expected to sign it
Recently, the Boston City Council voted 7-5 to pass an ordinance refiled by Councilors Ricardo Arroyo (District 5) and Andrea Campbell (District 4) that limits the use of chemical crowd control agents and kinetic impact projectiles. The measure now…
Appeals Court denies appeal in Exam School case
A federal appeals court has denied a request by a group of parents to halt the implementation of the Boston Exam Schools admissions plan for the 2021-22 school year. As a result, admissions decisions were released to prospective students…
Councilor Bok files ordinance to track vacant commercial properties
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of vacant commercial units in the City of Boston, adding to the units that have been vacant years. Councilors Mejia and Bok, in partnership with community advocates Derrel…
Applications open to apply for 2021-2022 Mayor’s Youth Council
Mayor Kim Janey and the Department of Youth Engagement and Employment last Friday announced that applications are now open for Boston teens to apply for the 2021-2022 Mayor’s Youth Council. The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) is a model…
Mayor Janey announces awardees of vaccine equity grant initiative
Mayor Kim Janey, the Boston Public Health Commission and the Office of Health and Human Services today announced the awardees of the Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative, which was launched in March to ensure equitable availability to the COVID-19 vaccine. A…
Songs for the Open Road set for May 13
Before heading out on that summer road trip – maybe visiting long missed family and friends – take a moment to laugh about, sing about, and appreciate our ability to travel on Massachusetts roadways. Did you know that in…
Needham Bank breaks ground on new Dedham branch
Needham Bank recently held a groundbreaking at the site of its new Dedham branch location. After spending 14 years in the same building, the Dedham branch is scheduled to move down the road from its current location to 326 Washington…