Mayor Michelle Wu joined Green New Deal Director Oliver Sellers-Garcia, the Operations Cabinet and local climate, and labor advocates to sign An Executive Order (EO) Eliminating the Use of Fossil Fuels in New Construction and Major Renovations of City…
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Service change on Orange and Green Lines for Government Center Garage work in effect
The MBTA is reminding riders of a 12-day service change on the Orange and Green Lines ending August 9. As previously announced, due to the continued demolition of the Government Center Garage by private developer HYM Construction, Orange…
Massport announces schedule for runway work at Boston Logan
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the Runway 15R-33L Safety and Pavement Rehabilitation Project schedule for this summer. In collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Massport will begin work on Runway 15R-33L in August, with construction planned…
New Stormwater Utility will help modernize infrastructure and support cleaner waterways
Early next year, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) will launch a new stormwater utility that will meet an increased need to modernize Boston’s stormwater infrastructure and better prepare for climate change. The proposed stormwater utility will restructure…
Boston Public Health Commission introduces the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the creation of the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund (CHEE Fund), a new initiative that will provide grants to local non-profits and community-based organizations (CBOs) working to advance health equity through prevention, intervention,…
MBTA to release RFQ for three to five year $120 million renewable energy contract, continues leadership in clean transportation
The MBTA Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an up-to-$120 million wholesale renewable electricity supply contract, upgrading the T’s commitment to renewable energy and continuing its leadership in clean transportation. The MBTA…
BPDA Board approves Inclusionary Development Policy changes
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to increase affordable housing units in new construction in the city was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s Board of Directors at its monthly meeting in July. The change to the…
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Brigham Circle
Sharon Durkan, Candidate for Boston Council District 8, Racks Up Local Endorsements
Special to the Gazette Sharon Durkan is racking up endorsements in her second month of campaigning for the seat formerly held by Kenzie Bok. This month, she has earned the endorsements of State Senator Lydia Edwards, Former Councilor Josh Zakim,…
CAMH Looking for Action Against Student Misbehavior
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Community Alliance of Mission Hill’s (CAMH) monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 17, Dave Greenup made a presentation outlining one of Mission Hill’s most significant issues, student behavior, and what to do about it. Greenup,…