While Boston’s streets have significantly emptied during the current public health crisis, City Councilors Michelle Wu (At-Large) and Liz Breadon (District 9) discussed options for using the reduction in traffic to reallocate street space to create a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Many cities across the country have started expanding crowded sidewalks and increased Read More…
Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn (District 2) and Michelle Wu (at-large) requested a hearing regarding ways to promote achieving an accurate count for Boston’s 2020 Census. “The census not only dictates how many elected congressional members we have,”said Councilor Flynn, “but, even more importantly than that, it determines the federal resources that come into a Read More…
Mayor Marty Walsh expressed his bold vision for Boston in this week’s State of the City with his biggest priorities being housing, transportation, and Boston Public Schools. Housing Walsh wants $500 million to build thousands of homes across the city of Boston over a five-year period. However, he said he will need help from state Read More…
At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu wants to disband the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). In a more than 50-page report she released this week, Wu explained why and how Boston should get rid of the BPDA. One of the biggest reasons for Wu’s decision is she believes the BPDA lacks transparency. “Instead of delivering Read More…
The Boston City Council voted in favor of extending councilor term limits from two to four years. The council voted in favor of the new term limits 11-2. Councilors Josh Zakim and Michelle Wu voted against it. Council President Andrea Campbell, a sponsor of the bill, said two-year cycles are ineffective. They also cost the Read More…
After receiving harsh criticism at the Boston City Council and from neighborhood activists of the “investor unit category” in his proposed regulation of short-term rentals, Mayor Walsh filed an amended ordinance on Wednesday that would completely ban AirBnb rentals in non-owner occupied buildings. Allowance is provided for owners living in a multi-unit building for short-term rentals, up to 120 Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, April 18 and 243 years ago today, the famous signal lanterns were hung in Old North Church, signifying the British invasion. It wasn’t until Henry W. Longfellow published “Paul Revere’s Ride” in 1860 that people started paying attention to who actually hung those lanterns, read more on Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday It’s Tuesday, January 23rd and while the rest of us are already back into the swing of the work week, our government employee friends are just starting to play catch up. That’s right, after three long days the federal government shutdown is officially over….or so we thought. Here is everything Read More…
The Ward 3 Democratic Committee held a candidates night in Boston’s North End on October 25th, inviting those running for Boston Mayor and City Council At-Large to speak to constituents and answer questions from residents. After the candidate presentations members of the Ward committee held a vote, endorsing incumbent Martin J. Walsh for Mayor in the Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, October 12: 5:30pm City Council President Michelle Wu Meet & Greet at Crudo. Join the North End Friends of Michelle along with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State Sen. Joe Boncore and City Councilor Sal LaMattina for a Neighborhood Meet & Greet with City Council President Michelle Wu on Read More…
*Sponsored Post* Please join with the North End Friends of Michelle, including State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State Sen. Joe Boncore and City Councilor Sal LaMattina in a Neighborhood Meet & Greet with City Council President Michelle Wu on Thursday, October 12, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Crudo, 78 Salem Street. To RSVP and with questions, email Robert@MichelleForBoston.com. Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, October 11: 10:30am Groundbreaking on North Square Reconstruction. Join Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Public Works Department, The Boston Arts Commission, elected officials and other guests for the groundbreaking ceremony of the North Square Reconstruction project. View more. 3:00pm Italian Heritage Month Movie at West End Read More…