By Mayor Martin J. Walsh When I ran for Mayor, I knew I wanted to make Boston a city where every resident can afford to live, work and raise a family. Since I’ve been elected, Boston has grown — fast. Our population is expanding rapidly and we’re expected to reach over 700,000 residents by 2030. Read More…
The “Save Our North End Waterfront” group of residents opposing the proposed Lewis Wharf hotel is pressing its case to Mayor Walsh, who has not formally met with the group nor taken a public position. A recent State ruling could severely cut the project footprint and ultimately kill the proposal. To date, however, the Boston Planning Read More…
Citywide media were on the scene for the latest City Hall employee indictment, but North End / Waterfront residents tried to get the Mayor’s attention on several community issues at Wednesday’s coffee hour. Neighbors came out in force to protest the closing of the North End Nursing Home and to stop the proposed developments at Harbor Garage and Read More…
The Kindergarten class at the Eliot School came to City Hall to present their “Our Boston” project to Mayor Walsh on Friday. The students were engaged in explaining their dream park and posed thoughtful questions to the Mayor. Photos by Isabel Leon of the Mayor’s Office.
Column by Mayor Walsh: Here in Boston, we are committed to making our city a place where everyone can succeed — of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. This is our guiding principle as we plan and build the future of our city. That’s why an essential goal of our citywide plan is to make sure Read More…
News from Boston City Hall on recommendations by Mayor Walsh’s Late Night Task Force: Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a set of recommendations made by his Late Night Task Force to help foster and grow a safe and vibrant late night culture in the City of Boston. The task force, which formally concluded its work in Read More…
In his second neighborhood trolley tour, Mayor Marty Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Joining the Mayor were local elected officials, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Read More…
The annual Italian Heritage Luncheon for North End seniors was held last week, hosted by the Boston Elderly Commission at the U.S. Coast Guard’s All Hands Club on Commercial Street. Mayor Marty Walsh attended as the group enjoyed good food, mingling and dancing to DJ Allan LaBella. Many thanks to Michele Morgan for the party Read More…
A regular column by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh: National Welcoming Week takes place from September 12 – 20. It’s an opportunity to recognize immigrant communities, celebrate our city’s immigrant heritage, and recommit ourselves to creating welcoming environments for all of our newcomers. Boston has been a city of immigrants since its founding. Each wave Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh spent some time on the North End waterfront Wednesday night speaking to neighborhood residents at a fundraiser hosted by John and Catherine McDonnell. Many in the crowd spoke to the Mayor about their concerns with the proposed Lewis Wharf Hotel project. In his remarks, Walsh was noncommittal about the development other than saying Read More…
Please join City of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz on Friday, September 18th for a night of appreciation for our Seniors and all they do for our neighborhood. The event will begin at 4:00 pm at Christopher Columbus Plaza and will include music by Street Magic, BINGO with prizes, barbecue, raffles Read More…
Welcome to Boston: Your Home for the Next Four Years and – We Hope – Longer by Mayor Martin J. Walsh Hello students, and welcome to Boston. Like you, my Administration and I are looking forward to the school year. Boston is the world’s greatest college town, and you are a big reason for our Read More…