The controversial use of segways on Boston’s streets and sidewalks will be discussed at an upcoming hearing, as requested by District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina. The debate comes after the recent series of North End/Waterfront neighborhood meetings regarding the C.V. license for Boston Gliders’ expansion at 75 Commercial Street. NEWNC Opposes Segway Tours’ Beverage Read More…
Below are some items of interest from the agenda for the February 24th City Council agenda. 0280 – Message and order to accept the provisions of Chapter 40T of the Massachusetts General Laws, enacted as Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2010, An Act Relative to Unpaid Municipal Fines. (Ed: This is the Green Ticket Read More…
The Boston City Council announced its 2010 committees. Councilor Sal LaMattina represents District 1 (which includes the North End/Waterfront), and is Chair of the City Neighborhood Services & Veterans Affairs, a position he held last term as well. He also sits on the following committees: Humanities & Tourism, Economic Development & Planning, Education, Environment & Read More…
Sal LaMattina won another term as city councilor for District 1 (North End, Charlestown and East Boston), garnering 77% of the vote over Chris Kulikoski. Winning at-large city councilors include John Connolly, Stephen Murphy, Felix Arroyo and Ayanna Pressley. For Mayor, Tom Menino took 57% of the vote versus 42% for Michael Flaherty. Turnout was Read More…