City Councilor At Large Annissa Essaibi George recently toured Boston’s historic North End on her eighth monthly Annissa-At-Large day. Councilor Essaibi-George spent a day in the North End visiting the community centers, local businesses, historical and cultural sites, and meeting with residents. “The North End is truly a beautiful place. I had so much fun Read More…
City Councilor-At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George is excited to announce her eighth monthly “Annissa-At-Large Day,” on Wednesday, August 18 in Boston’s historic North End. “I’m so excited to spend the day in the North End, the rich history and culture, fantastic food, public space and of course all of our friends and neighbors, make this neighborhood such a treasure for Read More…
Karen is on a break. Since this is a season for vacations and trips, this column, which ran last fall, is pertinent. Since this is election week, it seems appropriate to consider recent news about our city councilors. They have enjoyed overseas trips—Israel, Japan, Korea and Taiwan were mentioned. Josh Zakim, Tito Jackson and Tim McCarthy Read More…
Last month, Boston City Council President Michelle Wu (at-large) and Councilor Sal LaMattina (North End, Charlestown, East Boston) joined others from government, business, academia, and philanthropy on a weeklong Climate Innovations Study Tour across Europe sponsored by the Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC). The group explored climate adaptation and mitigation strategies across leading cities in Read More…
Boston City Councilor LaMattina and Council President Michelle Wu are attending a conference this week in the Netherlands and Denmark sponsored by the Boston Green Ribbon Commission. The GRC is to bring together public, philanthropic and business leaders in Boston to learn about cutting edge European practices for achieving carbon neutrality, resiliency and long-term climate preparedness. Read More…
The Boston City Council voted 10-3 this week to approve a six-year extension of controversial urban renewal powers by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The special authority covers 14 districts throughout the city, including the Downtown Waterfront, West End, Government Center and North Station area. The length of the extension was reduced from the ten years the Read More…
A Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) ordinance that would allow diners to take their own liquor into eateries in several community restaurants has been passed in the Boston City Council. “Because the North End has so many restaurants and licenses, the new measure will not apply in that neighborhood,” according to City Councilor Sal LaMattina Read More…
Election results show that incumbent Stephen Murphy has lost his at-large seat on the Boston City Council. Annissa Essaibi George joins incumbents Michelle Wu, Michael Flaherty and Ayanna Pressley in the four citywide seats. In the North End, Murphy also came in last with Wu easily topping the ticket. Shown below are the totals for Ward Read More…
Since this is election week, it seems appropriate to consider recent news about our city councilors. They have enjoyed overseas trips—Israel, Japan, Korea and Taiwan were mentioned. Josh Zakim, Tito Jackson and Tim McCarthy met important local officials in Israel and also had a chance to “bathe in the relaxing and healthy sulfur springs at Read More…
Don’t forget to vote in the Boston City Council election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Here is a sample ballot for District 1 (North End, East Boston, Charlestown): District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina is running unopposed for re-election. Similarly, Bill Linehan is running unopposed in District 2 (Downtown, South Boston). District 2 now includes Harbor Towers, Rowes Wharf and Read More…
City Councilor At Large, Michael Flaherty, held a fundraiser on Monday night, sponsored by Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Bob Dello Russo, Theresa Diecidue and Tom Arcadipane. The event was hosted at Frank DePasquale’s new Mare Oyster Crudo & Seafood Bar at 3 Mechanic Street, off Hanover. Councilor Flaherty is running for re-election on Tuesday, November 3rd, Read More…
Three of the four At-Large City Councilors have written letters to the Boston Redevelopment Authority opposing the proposed Lewis Wharf hotel development. Michelle Wu, Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Murphy have come out against the project by proponents JW Capital Partners and Moriarty & Associates. (See letters below.) The office of City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty has Read More…