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Councilor Garrison gave her first speech on the Council floor during this week’s Council meeting as she introduced a hearing order to discuss increasing the requirements for civics education in Boston...
During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor McCarthy recognized husband and wife James Gillooly and Maureen Murphy as they both get ready to retire from their work for the City of Boston this month.
Last month, the Boston City Council held a fundraiser for CanShare, which works to improve equitable access to nutritious food and collect funds to support health incentive programs.
This week kicked off the first City Council meeting of this year, which included the swearing in of At-Large City Councilor Althea Garrison.
This week’s Council meeting ended on an emotional note, as Congresswoman-Elect Ayanna Pressley bid adieu to the Boston City Council.
For over 25 years, No Books No Ball has used academics, basketball, and community engagement to motivate urban youth and empower families, individuals, and communities. Founder Tony Richards Sr...
This week’s Council meeting was opened in a grand way with a musical performance by second and third graders from the Josiah Quincy School’s orchestra.
The Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Councilor Ciommo, held a hearing to examine Dockets #1621, 1612, and 1614.
On a typical night in Boston, 6,135 people are homeless. As it stands, 42 million Americans are at risk of suffering from hunger. Hunger and homelessness are so prevalent in American society that the...
Councilor Janey recognized and honored Community Works, an organization that supports many community-based organizations in Boston.
The City Council had a very special visitor this Wednesday who filled City Hall and the Council chamber with nothing but laughter and happiness.
At a recent City Council meeting, two groups were recognized for their accomplishments.
Following a working session chaired by Councilor Flaherty, the Council voted once again to pass a lobbyist registration ordinance and home-rule petition based on the version that the Council passed in...
The Council declared September 24 - 30 as Climate Preparedness Week in the City of Boston.
Councilors O’Malley, Flynn, and Pressley called for a hearing to examine the safety of gas infrastructure in the City and to look at our emergency preparedness measures and plans to prevent a...
Following a Ways and Means hearing this week, the City Council voted to approve establishing the "My Way Cafe Trust Fund."
The Councilors adopted a resolution in support of a "Yes" vote on the 2018 MA ballot Question 3 to preserve the existing 2016 transgender anti-discrimination law.
Last week, Governor Baker signed S. 2260, which repealed a number of archaic laws that targeted women.
During a Council meeting held on August 1, 2018, Councilors Janey, Pressley, Campbell and Edwards recognized and honored Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean women for their many significant...
A two-alarm fire broke out at 31 Mercer Street in South Boston on June 26, 2018, around 8 p.m. Thanks to the quick response of approximately 60 members of the Boston Fire Department, the blaze was...
During a Council meeting held on August 1, 2018, the Council adopted a resolution that called attention to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
During a Council meeting held on August 1, 2018, Councilors O’Malley and Flynn introduced a resolution in support of National Grid’s United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12003 and 12012 to end the lockout.
The HP150 Festival in the Streets is going to be an action-packed event set in the heart of Hyde Park!
After months of discussion and several proposed amendments, the City Council voted (11-2) to pass an amended short-term rentals ordinance, proposed by Mayor Walsh.
Councilors McCarthy and Wu recognized three groups of students from Boston Latin Academy who participated in Generation Citizen’s Action Civics Day, held last month at the State House. Seventy-three...
To celebrate Foster Alumni Week here in Massachusetts, Councilor Pressley presented Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni (MassNFCA) with a Resolution for their work year-round, supporting youth...
The annual report spans over 900 pages, and is full of detailed information and statistics.
The City Council is in its fourth week of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2019.
Councilors Pressley and Essaibi-George honored Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., a parent who lost his son to mental illness in 2010.
After last week's nor'easter that brought in close to 20 inches of snow, Councilor O’Malley is back at it again with the Hydrant Challenge!
