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A life rooted in purpose and community continues to inspire Boston, as the Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 13th as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. Offered by Councilors...
Access to food is a basic need – and the Council is taking a stand to help protect it. During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Louijeune and Santana offered a resolution calling for the...
South Boston is celebrating a local champion. A resolution offered by Councilor Flynn was adopted to rename the West Broadway Community Garden in honor of Kimberly Parker, a longtime South Boston...
Boston is set to wave a symbol of unity and culture at City Hall this week. Councilor Louijeune introduced a resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Senegal and celebrating the...
Boston is putting the spotlight on housing equity this April. Councilors Worrell, Louijeune, and Breadon introduced a resolution officially recognizing Fair Housing Month in the city, honoring decades...
This week, Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell introduced a resolution urging that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) not be deployed to staff vacant TSA positions at Boston...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell centered on the “DHS Use of Force Transparency Act,” co-sponsored by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and...
The Council is taking a stand for literacy, recognizing the vital role early reading skills play in student success and lifelong opportunity. This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by...
The Council adopted a resolution calling on the Boston Police Department to update its protocols for releasing body camera and dashboard camera footage to include timely access for oversight entities...
From rainy mornings to chilly afternoons, crossing guards are often the first people students see when arriving at school and the last when heading home, and the Council is making sure their work...
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Durkan, Santana, and Breadon, recognizing March 31, 2026, as Transgender Day of Visibility, affirming the right of all genderqueer, non-binary...
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Pepén in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, co-introduced by...
The Council recognized the 40th anniversary of the Boston Groundwater Trust and declared March 18, 2026 as “Boston Groundwater Trust Day” in the City of Boston. Established by City Council in 1986...
The Council recognized March 18, 2026 as “Transit Driver Appreciation Day” in the City of Boston, honoring the essential role public transit drivers and operators play in keeping the city moving...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council approved orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend two state grants supporting nutrition services for older adults and consumer...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Mejia in support of the Supporting Potential Entrepreneurs through Regional Knowledge (SPARK) Act. The SPARK...
The Council approved two orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend grant funding to support school infrastructure improvements and youth opportunity programs.
From the docks of the Atlantic to the first moments of the Boston Massacre, Crispus Attucks’ life tells a story of courage, resilience, and sacrifice that still resonates today.
After a winter of snow-covered sidewalks leaving commuters trudging through snowbanks and streets, the City Council is taking action to ensure safer travel for Boston residents.
The City Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Murphy and Fynn expressing support for active duty United States service members and their families.
The City Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Santana, Culpepper, and Worrell supporting efforts to end health disparities impacting Boston’s Black community.
Boston celebrates the Olympic triumph of its local women’s hockey stars as the City Council recognizes March 17, 2026, as Boston Fleet Olympic Medalist Day.
This week, the Council celebrates the achievements and contributions of women across Boston, shining a spotlight on their leadership and impact.
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Pepen, Durkan, and Culpepper recognizing the work of Public Works employees during recent snowstorm emergencies.
This week, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 27 as Dominican Independence Day in the City of Boston. Offered by Councilors Pepen, Santana, and Mejia, who are all of Dominican...
The Council adopted a resolution declaring February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Day in the City of Boston. Offered by Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, the measure honors Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr...
The Council adopted a resolution recognizing March as Women’s History Month and reaffirming the City’s commitment to advancing women’s rights. Offered by Councilors Coletta Zapata, Breadon, and...
The Council adopted a resolution this week supporting the continued funding of the MBTA’s fare-free bus program, a popular initiative that has expanded access to public transit and saved riders money...
Councilor Murphy, along with co-sponsors, had three resolutions adopted this week, highlighting the City’s commitment to education, inclusion, and community service. Read Across America Day Offered...
The Council adopted a resolution this week recognizing the independence of Ghana, which was achieved on March 6, 1957, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah. Offered by Councilor Louijeune, the...
