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Mayor’s Weekly Column

Boston is a city known for its history, but we are also a city focused on growth and on becoming a leader in technology and innovation in the 21st century. As technology evolves and people and business increasingly rely on connecting electronically, it is a priority to provide access to this important technology to as many residents as possible. Boston has an excellent digital infrastructure and Boston Broadband offers wireless access in many areas of the city, from the Rose Kennedy Greenway to Grove Hall, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

This week, I was excited to announce that the City of Boston will use $1.9 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to further develop the Boston Broadband program. Thanks to the hard work of our Congressional leaders who recognized the importance of this funding for Boston, the city will now be able to provide over 18,000 people with internet access every week, equaling over a 40-percent increase across the city.

Neighborhood Maps for Homeownership, Income and Rent Burden

A recent Northeastern graduate, DJ Hartman, recently put together some city-wide maps, highlighting various economic metrics by neighborhood. Let’s take a look at the North End / Waterfront and downtown Boston area. The homeownership rate in the City of Boston is 34.1% (2009-2013). The North End is more transient and rental driven with a homeownership rate of Read More…

Play Ball! NEAA Baseball Announces 2015 Schedule & Record Enrollment

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) is happy to announce the release of their schedules for T-Ball (ages 4-5), Minors (ages 6-8), and Majors (ages 9-12) baseball. Registrations have been received at an all-time high as it appears everyone is done with this winter. Commissioner Ralph Martignetti stated, “I know there is still snow on the Read More…