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Featured Government

City Hall Renovations Commence

Construction has begun on the renovations of City Hall Plaza to improve accessibility, increase environmental sustainability, and make critical infrastructure changes. The renovations, originally scheduled to start in April, officially kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, July 10. The redesign includes: Re-opening the second floor of City Hall Plaza to the public, allowing Read More…

Community Featured Government Meetings

Neighborhood Will Decide on Columbus Statue, Say Walsh and Michlewitz; Talk Outdoor Tables, Feasts, Pool, Voting at Residents Meeting [Video]

NEWRA MEETING VIDEO Click/tap here to view the video of Mayor Mayor Marty Walsh and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, as well as the entire North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Use the password: 7Z!+uG8. (including the period) Following a brief COVID-19 update, Boston Mayor Walsh and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz weighed in on Read More…

Featured Meetings

City Hall Plaza Renovation Update; Construction to Begin in April

Boston’s Public Facilities Department, Boston Planning and Development Association (BPDA), and Sasaki Architects recently provided an update on the City Hall Renovation Project, due to begin construction in April. The project is currently in Phase 1, preceded by the establishment of an RCP (Refined Conceptual Plan). Next there will be a 10-month design documentation chapter Read More…

Featured Government

Council President Requests Inspector General Position Be Created

The Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell is calling for the creation of an Inspector General (IG) position for city government after corruption scandals. At the beginning of the month John Lynch, who used to work with the Boston Development and Planning Agency, pleaded guilty to taking a $50,000 bribe. Also, in July, two aides Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Officials Meet to Boost Security Measures on Feast Weekends

Local officials representing the North End / Waterfront met Thursday morning at City Hall with Boston and State Police regarding stepped up measures to maintain order in the neighborhood during the upcoming feast weekends. This summer has seen a dramatic increase in suburban teenagers gathering by the hundreds and causing havoc, especially on Commercial Street Read More…

Food & Drink Government

Boston City Hall to Become More Caffeinated

  Boston City Hall may not be getting any prettier on the outside, but on the inside is getting a facelift. A renovated lobby will open this Spring with a new centerpiece coffee shop. According to the Mayor’s Office, proposals for a permanent City Hall lobby coffee shop can be submitted by anyone, with encouragement for Read More…

Community Government Real Estate

Imagine Boston 2030 Master Plan Draft Released; Focus on Economic Growth, Housing Affordability, Open Space & Climate Change

Imagine Boston 2030, the city’s first master planning effort in over 50 years was released, in draft form, by Mayor Walsh’s office. The document comes after an outreach effort with over 12,000 participants (such as this North End session). The strategic vision is headlined Expanding Opportunity, focusing on housing and job growth to meet an increasing population. The Read More…

Business Government

Play “Boston Bingo” to Support Local Businesses

“Boston Bingo” is a new game to support local businesses recoup after the brutal winter weather. Created by the City of Boston Office of Economic Development, residents fill out a bingo card and submit it either electronically or drop it off at City Hall. At each location, you need to snap a photo of yourself Read More…

Community Health & Environment

Residential Garbage Contract Debated at City Hall Meeting

Tuesday night on the 5th floor of Boston City Hall, over 50 concerned Downtown Boston residents packed a meeting room regarding the upcoming renewal of the Boston Public Works Trash and Recycling Contract. Matthew Maryl, the Chief of Staff for the Public Works Department led the meeting with slides laying out the facts, numbers, goals, Read More…

Food & Drink Government

City Councilor Pressley Seeks to Remove State Cap on Alcohol Licenses

The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 5th floor of City Hall. The subject of the hearing is a Home Rule Petition filed by At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley seeking changes to the way alcohol Read More…