Government

Boston’s Ground Shakes as Mayor Menino Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election

Posted on Author Matt ContiComments Off on Boston’s Ground Shakes as Mayor Menino Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election

The “announcement” made international news and at 4:00 pm on Thursday the ground was actually shaking from the helicopters hovering over Faneuil Hall. After 20 years, Boston’s longest serving Mayor, Thomas M. Menino, made it official that he will not seek re-election for a sixth term. Here is a selection of news, images and videos of this historic moment.

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Mayor to Visit North End Head Start

Posted on Author Matt Conti

On Tuesday, October 6th, Mayor Menino will tour the North End Head Start school and visit with some of the children. The mayor will also read to the children and participate in a number of other activities with them. The visit is scheduled for 11:15am at 9 Moon Street (at North Street).
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Capital Plan Designates $39.1 Million for New and Expanded North End Schools

Posted on Author Matt Conti

As part of a $1.8 billion FY 14-18 capital plan announced on Friday, Mayor Thomas M. Menino designated $18.6 million for the expansion of the North End’s Eliot School. In addition, the plan includes $20.5 million for 585 Commercial Street, the building that will serve as a new downtown Boston K-8 public school starting in Read More…
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2011 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Celebration at the North End’s Prado

Posted on Author Matt Conti

A large group of kids and neighbors came out today on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall for the North End stop of the Macy’s Enchanted Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting presented by the City of Boston. Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who Read More…