Mayor Menino Visits North End Head Start

Mayor’s Weekly Column

A report issued last week by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a coalition of more than 500 mayors that I co-chair with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, highlights the connection between weak gun laws and illegal gun trafficking among states. The report, Trace the Guns: the Link Between Gun Laws and Interstate Gun Trafficking, looks at data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and proves, beyond a doubt, that comprehensive gun trafficking laws are critical to preventing violent crime.

Globe Investigates Valet Parking Violations; Mayor Establishes New Late Night Task Force

The Boston Globe highlights the lack of enforcement of valet parkers, an integral part of the North End restaurant scene. “Valet parkers, the Globe found, pay little heed to the requirement that arriving cars be quickly moved to garages or lots. They routinely ignore regulations that forbid double parking and taking up metered spaces. Some grab resident Read More…

Downtown View: Good Campaign, Good for Boston

Whatever happens in this week’s primary election, two matters are clear. One is that Mayor Menino will have an important and admirable legacy. (Have you noticed how busy he still is at getting out announcements and setting new agendas?) Two is that all the candidates who want to replace him are worthy, admirable individuals. How Read More…