The Boston City Council held its first ever virtual hearing regarding COVID-19 on Monday, March 23 using the video conferencing program Zoom. The hearing, which was held by the City Council Committee on Public Health and chaired by new District…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Baker, Walsh Continue to Update Residents as Stay at Home Advisory Is in Effect
On Monday, both Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After several states have issued what they call “shelter in place” or “stay at home” orders, Governor Baker directed the…
Residents Dissatisfied with Current ZBA; City Council Working on Home Rule Petition
Following Mayor Walsh’s Executive Order calling for more transparency and ethical standards for the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), the City Council Committee on Government Operations held a hearing on January 25 to discuss a Home Rule Petition regarding the…
BPDA Proposing Zoning Code Changes for Digital Signage
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on Jan. 27 regarding a recommended adjustment in permitted times for operation of digital signs in the city. Mark McGonagle of the BPDA said that right now, digital signs…
Walsh Delivers State of the City Address: Promises Investment in Education, Transportation, and Housing
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…
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…