The race for District 8 City Council has become a little more crowded, with Boston native Kenzie Bok announcing her candidacy on March 29—the fourth candidate so far to run. As the Senior Advisor for Policy and Planning at the…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Council Passes Amended Ordinance for Regulating Shared Mobility Services
Electric scooters are becoming a reality in the City of Boston—the City Council last week voted to pass an amended draft of an ordinance that would allow the city to regulate businesses renting out small vehicles, such as electric scooters,…
Zakim Not Seeking Re-election Three Candidates’ Campaigns Are in Full Swing
City Councilor Josh Zakim has announced he is not seeking re-election after serving three terms on the council, which means that District 8 will see a new face next year. Zakim said he is hoping to spend more time with…
Bay Village Historic District Commission Approves Project at 100 Broadway
An applicant for a proposed project at 100 Broadway (aka 100 Charles Street South) appeared before the Bay Village Historic District Commission on March 12. The applicant proposed to replace the windows on the second story, replace entry doors and…
City Council Discusses Potential Traffic Enforcement Unit, Traffic Enforcement Cameras
Speeding and congestion are huge topics of conversation across the city , the City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice held a hearing on March 12 to discuss the possibility of creating a traffic enforcement unit within the…
City Council Holds Hearing on BuildBPS Update, Community Wants More Answers
The City Council Committee on Education held a hearing on Feb. 25, on an update from Boston Public Schools (BPS) regarding the BuildBPS plan. The BuildBPS plan was first announced in 2017 as a $1 billion, 10-year facilities management plan.…