District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing the North End, East Boston and Charlestown, shares COVID-19 resources in her latest newsletter. Friends, COVID-19 is a global health emergency. We have some confirmed cases in Boston and need to so make sure we are doing everything to slow the spread. This virus will impact our most vulnerable Read More…
As Boston residents went to the polls during last Tuesday’s Presidential Primary, thousands voted down ballot to elect a new Ward Committees throughout the Commonwealth. In Boston’s Ward Three, 35 men and women were elected to a four-year term. Registered Democrats in Ward 3 also held a caucus at the Nazzaro Community Center on Saturday Read More…
Registered Democrats in Ward 3 of Boston will hold a caucus at the Nazzaro Community Center, (30 North Bennett Street) on Saturday March 7, 2020 at 10:30 AM to elect delegates to the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Registration will begin at 10:00 AM. The Convention will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Read More…
Councilor Ed Flynn (District 2) brought forth a resolution at this week’s city council meeting for Boston to support its Chinese and Asian communities during the COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, outbreak. As the coronavirus continues to impact cities across the United States, the economic impact has effected Boston’s Chinatown the hardest. Councilor Flynn encouraged Read More…
Massachusetts voters took to the polls along with thirteen other states to cast their ballots in the Presidential Primary on March 3rd, also known as Super Tuesday. In Boston’s Democratic Primary, Former Vice President Joe Biden narrowly came out on top with 30.11% of the vote (43,210 ballots), beating out candidate Bernie Sanders who had Read More…
City Councilor Liz Breadon (District 9) offered a hearing on zoning variances in Boston amid the ongoing conversation about rebuilding trust with residents regarding the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) at a recent City Council meeting. According to Breadon, the Boston Zoning Code exists to preserve and protect neighborhoods against development that could potentially compromise Read More…
Tuesday, March 3, is the Massachusetts presidential primary when voters will cast their vote for who they want to see on the November ballot. Get out and vote! Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. These are the polling locations serving most North End / Waterfront residents: Christopher Columbus Apartments, 145 Read More…
At-large City Councilor Julia Mejia introduced a proposal for income-adjusted fines for parking violations at a recent Boston City Council meeting. According to Mejia, parking tickets should be reflective of Boston residents’ financial situations. She believes that residents shouldn’t be placed in a position where they’re forced to choose between paying parking tickets or putting Read More…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) and City Council President Kim Janey offered a hearing regarding biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission (BEC) and Boston Residents Job Policy (BRJP) at the City Council’s weekly meeting on Wednesday afternoon. In 2017, Mayor Marty Walsh revised the Boston Residents Jobs Policy Ordinance, originally enacted in 1983, Read More…
Mayor Walsh has signed an executive order to establish new, rigorous ethical standards for Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA). The goal of the order is to strengthen public confidence in the ZBA by increasing the level of transparency, accountability, and integrity, as well as improve functions and efficiencies. According to the City, the order Read More…
Massachusetts’ presidential primary is on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. Here’s what you can do if you’re a registered voter in Boston and can’t get to the polling sites, will be out of town on Election Day, or just want to vote early. Early Voting All voters registered to vote in Boston are able to vote Read More…
The Boston City Council will hold a public hearing on legislation filed by District 1 Councilor Lydia Edwards (North End, Charlestown, and East Boston) regarding the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday, February 25 at 4 p.m. in the Ianella Chamber, 5th floor of Boston City Hall. Councilor Edwards spoke about her goals to Read More…