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Charlestown’s Jack Kelly Declares Candidacy for District 1 City Council Seat

Posted on Author Matt Conti

Charlestown resident, Jack Kelly, has declared his candidacy for the District 1 City Council seat being vacated by Sal LaMattina. The District 1 seat on the Boston City Council represents the North End, Charlestown and East Boston. He joins candidates Stephen Passacantilli, Lydia Edwards and Michael Sinatra in vying for the seat. Kelly shared the following thoughts with Read More…
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City Council Works to Improve Street Safety

Posted on Author Sara Brown

The Boston City Council wants Boston to be a safer city for pedestrians.  The council held a hearing this week about pedestrian crossing signals, traffic calming, and vision zero. City Councilor Ed Flynn said his number one priority as a councilor is pedestrian safety. He would like to see raised crosswalks and more speed bumps Read More…
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Boston City Council to Hold Nightlife Safety Hearing

Posted on Author Sara Brown

After recent tragic events involving the kidnapping and murder of a young woman, the Boston city council will hold a hearing on nightlife safety. During the city council meeting, Boston city councilor Annissa Essaibi-George requested the meeting, saying it was the council’s job to make sure public safety concerns are met. “We need to take Read More…