Senator Joe Boncore spoke at the May 2017 NEWRA Meeting on a few topics. Here’s a guide for the video above. Jump to (09:15) to hear questions for the senator asked at the meeting. Criminal Justice Reform Crime has steadily decreased in Massachusetts since the 1970’s, however the amount of people being put in jail has increased. The senator noted Read More…
Around the midway point of the 19th Century, the city of Boston was developing into a thriving metropolis. Many of the landmarks we still hold dear today were being built across the city. Such institutions as the Boston Public Library, the oldest public library system in the country, the world-renowned Parker House Hotel and the Charles Read More…
The Boston City Council announced its 2010 committees. Councilor Sal LaMattina represents District 1 (which includes the North End/Waterfront), and is Chair of the City Neighborhood Services & Veterans Affairs, a position he held last term as well. He also sits on the following committees: Humanities & Tourism, Economic Development & Planning, Education, Environment & Read More…
