Government

Mayor Walsh Discusses Parks and Housing With North End Residents at Coffee Hour

Mayor Martin Walsh mingled with North End / Waterfront residents and then spoke to the group altogether at his coffee hour at Christopher Columbus Park earlier this week. First, he told attendees that Christopher Columbus Park will be getting a $260,000 new drainage system as part of the City’s FY19 capital plan. The Mayor had budgeted Read More…

Event Notices

Wharf District Council July Agenda: Dialog with Mayor Walsh, Seaport Theater, Northern Avenue Bridge Project

The Wharf District Council will host their annual meeting with Mayor Marty Walsh on Tuesday, July 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the New England Aquarium Cafe. This is an opportunity to speak with Mayor Walsh on community issues and concerns and to hear the Mayor’s plans for the city. Also featured on Read More…

Government

Mayor’s Column: Imagine Boston, Imagine North End

By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every spring, the City of Boston releases our Imagine Boston Capital Plan for the next five years. It outlines where our city’s budget will be focused, our longer-term plans, and our priorities. Essentially, the capital plan details what initiatives and projects in your neighborhood and across the City that we’ll Read More…

Featured Government Real Estate

Mayor Walsh Proposes Regulations for Short-Term Rentals in Boston; Sets 90 Day Annual Limit

Mayor Walsh proposed a citywide ordinance today establishing guidelines and regulations to regulate short-term rentals, i.e., Airbnb. Most notable is a 90-day limit for residential units rented via Airbnb and other similar sites. While details are in flux, only commercially zoned properties(i.e., hotels) would be able to exceed the 90-day limit. City officials believe this will Read More…

Government Health & Environment

City Announces Measures to Protect East Boston and Charlestown From Climate Change

City of Boston Releases ‘Coastal Resilience Solutions For East Boston and Charlestown Report’, Outlining Near- and Long-Term Strategies to Protect Vulnerable Neighborhoods from Flooding Boston City Hall announced plans to implement new resiliency measures to protect East Boston and Charlestown from current and future flooding as a result of climate change. The measures include elevating Read More…

Government

Mayor’s Column: How We’re Bringing Bostonians of Different Generations Together Under One Roof

By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every year, more and more people are calling Boston home. Our population is growing: we’re expected to surpass 700,000 residents before 2030, which are numbers we haven’t seen in decades. This growth means that housing is in high demand. In 2014, we released our housing plan. It’s a roadmap to Read More…

Government

Mayor Martin J. Walsh Speaks to Standing Room Only Crowd in the West End

Over 100 people crowded into the Amy Lowell Community room to hear Mayor Martin J. Walsh address the West End Civic Association, prior to their scheduled summer meeting on Monday night, August 14, 2017. The event was open to the public, attracting a wider audience than anticipated. The Mayor was peppered with a wide range Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Triumphant Evening for NEMPAC at 15th Anniversary Celebration

Hundreds of community members, parents, instructors, founders and supporters gathered on Friday, September 23rd  at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf to share their appreciation for neighborhood arts and culture at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Mayor Martin J. Walsh received an award for his support of Read More…