Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results are representative only of self-selected NorthEndWaterfront.com website visitors. This poll is now closed. See results from previous polls. See this post for the video of the candidate forum: Differences Highlighted at Boston Neighborhoods City Councilor-at-Large Candidates Forum (Video) Don’t forget to cast your real vote on Election Read More…
Differing views became apparent at a forum among City Councilor-at-Large candidates on issues including neighborhood schools, busing, the Shadow Bill, taxes, casinos, university expansion, the PILOT program and reform of the Boston Redevelopment Authority. A key issue where candidate views diverged significantly was school busing and giving more neighborhood students priority to attend schools within Read More…
Video image from the October 6, 2011 City Council hearing. Left to right: Councilor Mark Ciommo (Allston, Brighton), Councilor Sal LaMattina (North End, Charlestown, East Boston) and Councilor Ron Consalvo (Roslindale, Hyde Park, Mattapan).Boston City Council heard testimony yesterday from public agencies and city residents regarding a proposal to ban residential use of trash Read More…
City Councilor Sal LaMattina sends out this letter to residents announcing a hearing on the use of trash barrels instead of plastic bags. The hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2011, 2pm at City Hall. All are welcome to attend and offer testimony at the hearing.
4th Biennial Boston Neighborhoods City Councilor-at-Large Candidates Forum, to take place on Monday, October 24, 2011, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm, 67 Brimmer St., Park Street School Auditorium. The neighborhood organizations of Boston, including Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the West End, the North End, the South End and others, are jointly sponsoring a 4th Biennial Boston Neighborhoods City Councilor-at-Large Read More…
News from the offices of City Councilors Arroyo and Ross:
— Home Rule Petition will Regulate Commercial Trash Collection Timing—
The Boston City Council is considering a measure to restrict noisy trucks from collecting trash in the middle of the night. In response to complaints from residents, City Councilor At-Large Felix G. Arroyo and District City Councilor Michael Ross introduced a home rule petition to give the City of Boston authority to regulate commercial trash collection timing.
The grace period is apparently over for Segway tours violating Boston’s ordinance passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor last June. A neighbor cites a ticket being given out and sends in these photos in what appears to be transportation department officer (white car & badge around neck) stopping a Boston Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XAGmxGjUfs] If you are confused about whether the Segway tour vehicles legally belong in the street or on the sidewalk, you are not alone. About a month ago, the Mayor signed off on new regulations unanimously passed by the City Council banning Segway tours from sidewalks and parks. The rules would relegate Segway tours Read More…
New regulations adopted yesterday by the City Council ban Segway tours from sidewalks and parks. The new rules put the Segways on designated routes traveling in the street, including bike lanes. In a matter sponsored by the North End / Waterfront’s City Councilor Sal LaMattina, the City Council voted unanimously to pass the first Segway Read More…
Boston City Councilors Fight for Services for Veterans — Councilors Arroyo and LaMattina hold hearing as the Nation prepares to commemorate Veterans Day— On Monday, November 8, 2010, Boston City Councilors Felix G. Arroyo and Salvatore LaMattina will hold a hearing to discuss the challenges our veterans are facing as well as the services and Read More…
This hearing is scheduled for November 30, 2010, 3:30 pm at City Hall, 5th Floor.