Join District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing the North End, East Boston, and Charlestown, on Saturday, August 10, for a coffee hour from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Maverick Marketplace and Cafe. See the full event notice below.
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Coffee Hour with Councilor Edwards August 2
District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing the North End, East Boston, and Charlestown, is hosting a coffee hour to casually meet with constituents on Friday, August 2. Join Councilor Edwards from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Caffe Vittoria, 290-296 Hanover Street in the North End to say hello and share your questions, comments, Read More…
Reception for City Councilor Edwards at il Molo May 28
Join a reception honoring District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards at il Molo on Commercial Street in the North End on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. More details posted below.
From the Councilor: Community Impact of Development Projects, Luxury Housing Transfer Free, Bunker Hill Redevelopment and More
April Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): I’m thrilled to share great news from the Boston Housing Authority and the Bunker Hill housing in Charlestown. The city is proposing a $30m investment in the redevelopment of Bunker Hill, something I’ve advocated for and fully support. The BHA Read More…
Councilor Lydia Edwards Hires Maria Dolorico as Campaign Manager for Re-Election
District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing the North End, East Boston, and Charlestown, has announced that Maria Dolorico has joined Team Edwards as campaign manager for re-election to her second term in the city council. Maria Dolorico is a community activist with a focus on public education and maternal health inequities. Her experience as Read More…
Councilor Edwards’ Re-Election Campaign Kickoff
The Committee to Elect Lydia Edwards will host a re-election campaign kickoff on Wednesday, April 17 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at La Hacienda, 150 Meridian Street in East Boston. Learn more in the event flyer below.
From the Councilor: School Funding, Suffolk Downs Development, Cannabis Industry and More
March Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): Before I update you on what our office has been up to these past few weeks, I want to acknowledge the passing of a titan for social justice. Mary Ellen Welch‘s impact can be felt in the open spaces she fought Read More…
Councilor Edwards Calls for Updates to Two Affordable Housing Programs
From the Office of Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): Councilors Lydia Edwards, Chair of Boston’s Housing and Community Development Committee has released a policy brief calling for updates on two key housing programs. The first focuses on Inclusionary Development, which requires certain developers to produce deed-restricted Read More…
From the Councilor: School Transportation, Suffolk Downs, Affordable Housing Funding Grants and More
February Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): The snow’s coming down this week, but spring is around the corner, and with it comes ample opportunity to get out and engaged in your community. Now, a little about what I’ve been up to: School transportation is an Read More…
Community Update from City Councilor Lydia Edwards
City Councilor Lydia Edwards gave a community update on February 14th to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Follow along with the above video and this summary timeline. (00:50) Community Preservation Act – The senior affordable housing at Knights of Columbus Hall and flooding mitigation at Langone Park were two of 56 projects Read More…
From the Councilor: Real Estate Fees, City’s Linkage Program, North End Clean Streets and More
January Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): I hope this message finds you settling nicely into the New Year and thriving despite frigid temperatures! It’s been over a year since I’ve had the privilege to represent you at the Boston City Council and I’m pleased to have kicked off 2019 with a Read More…
City Councilors File Petition for 6% Real Estate Transfer Tax to Combat Housing Speculation
From the Offices of Boston City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Kim Janey: Councilors Lydia Edwards and Kim Janey have proposed a Home Rule Petition to combat housing speculation and establish an investor and commercial property transfer fee. The proposed bill would enhance the city’s housing toolkit by generating millions of dollars for affordable housing and Read More…