Mayor Marty Walsh gave his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall on Jan. 7, where he made many promises in terms of affordable housing, education, and transportation. He also looked back at what the City has accomplished…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Taking the Oath: City Council Welcomes Four New Members; Elects Kim Janey as Council President
Four new members of the Boston City Council were sworn in at Faneuil Hall on Monday, joining their nine returning colleagues to create a historic council that is majority female and majority people of color. District Councilors Kenzie Bok, Ricardo…
BHAC Approves Several Signs, Denies Energy Panels on Lime St.
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission met for its monthly meeting on Dec. 19, with a full agenda after cancelling its November meeting. Among the list of items heard were proposals for replacement windows, light fixtures, and signs. It was announced…
BHAC Approves Several Signs, Denies Energy Panels on Lime St.
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission met for its monthly meeting on Dec. 19, with a full agenda after cancelling its November meeting. Among the list of items heard were proposals for replacement windows, light fixtures, and signs. It was announced…
Mejia Wins At-Large Race By One Vote After Recount
After a recount called by At-Large City Council candidate Alejandra St. Guillen after losing to Julia Mejia by 10 votes on election night, Mejia still came out victorious—but this time by only one vote. Mejia garnered 22,492 votes, and St.…
Community Speaks Out About Short-Term Rental Enforcement
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding updates on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance on November 14. Sponsored by Councilors Ed Flynn, Lydia Edwards, and Michelle Wu, the hearing provided information about the ordinance as well as…
City Council Holds Hearing on Pedestrian Safety
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding pedestrian safety on Nov. 18. Sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn, the hearing was focused on pedestrian safety and Vision Zero, which is a plan to reach zero serious or fatal crashes. The…
Councilor-Elect Bok Prepared to Tackle District 8 Issues
Boston City Councilor-elect Kenzie Bok celebrated her victory over Jennifer Nassour in last week’s election, and said she’s now ready to get to work. Bok finished the race with 70 percent of the vote in District 8, winning every precinct…
Bay Village Neighborhood Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) held its annual meeting on October 24 at the Revere Hotel, where members gathered for drinks and appetizers and to listen to what the organization has accomplished over the past year. BVNA President Bethany…
BTD to Host Southwest Corridor Community Walks
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has announced plans to extend the Southwest Corridor to Downtown, Beacon Hill, and the West End, and will be holding community walks in the coming weeks to get feedback from residents about how the extension…