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Jan 3

Swearing-In ceremony held for inauguration of Boston City Councilors

Mayor Wu held a swearing-in ceremony to formally inaugurate new and returning City Councilors.

Dec 29

Mayor Wu to hold outdoor swearing-in ceremony for City Councilors

The event will take place at 10 a.m. on January 3 in the City Hall Courtyard, and will also be...

Dec 16

The 2021 City Council legislative year has come to an end

On Wednesday, the Council held their last legislative meeting of the year.

Dec 10

City Council resolution urges U.S. to pull 'Back from the Brink', prevent nuclear war

Approximately 13,100 nuclear warheads exist in the world today, with 91 percent of these weapons...

Dec 10

City Council supports Massachusetts Parentage Act

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution urging the passage of this Act...

Dec 3

$8 million grant to help fund fare free transit program

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted (12-1) to approve an $8 million grant to...

Dec 3

City Council adopts Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

This week, the Council voted to pass a resolution for the adoption of the plan.

Dec 3

Congratulations Councilor Murphy!

During this week’s Council meeting, Erin Murphy was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston City...

Nov 18

City Council opposes relocation of Herter Community Garden

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed...

Nov 18

City Council recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 since 1999...

Nov 5

City Council highlights youth and young adult homelessness awareness

An estimated 1 in 10 young people (ages 18-25) experience some form of homelessness every year.

Nov 5

City Council supports improvements to Mass. Ave. Bridge

The Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, also known as the Harvard Bridge, is one of the state’s most...

Oct 29

City Council supports debt-free education

The Council adopted a resolution supporting H.1339/S.829, an Act to Guarantee Debt-Free Public...

Oct 7

City Council offers land acknowledgement

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Breadon offered a land acknowledgement to recognize...

Oct 7

City Council declares October 6 as Chaz Davis Day

In 2016, Chaz Davis represented the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Rio...

Oct 7

City Council celebrates 'Co-operative Month'

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution to declare the...

Oct 1

City Council supports amending Downtown Municipal Harbor Plan

The plan outlines planning for the City’s 42-acre downtown waterfront.

Oct 1

City Council recognizes long-time Boston reporter Chris Lovett

Lovett was honored by the council and presented with a resolution recognizing his 34 years of...

Oct 1

City Council recognizes achievements of former Mayor Thomas M. Menino

The former mayor's dedication and commitment to the residents of Boston was shown constantly...

Sep 30

New commission focused on Boston’s Black men and boys

During the City Council meeting that took place on September 15, 2021, the Council voted unanimously...

Sep 30

City Council passes BERDO 2.0 ordinance

In May 2013, the Council passed CBC Chapter VII, Section 7-2.2 Building Energy Reporting and...

Sep 30

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Each September, Suicide Prevention Month is recognized globally and serves as a way to raise the...

Sep 30

Protecting women's health

The Council adopted a resolution calling on Congress to affirm reproductive freedom and pass the...

Jul 2

A letter from the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee

Read a letter from Councilor Kenzie Bok, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee.

Jun 25

Boston celebrates Black Restaurant Month

The Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, formed in May 2020 to support the Black-owned restaurants...

Jun 25

City Council resolution supports rescheduling redistricting

A Bill that started in the House Ways and Means Committee has made its way to the Senate Ways and...

Jun 25

Resolution H.2201 supports reform to the Zoning Board of Appeals

In 2020, the Council and former Mayor Walsh passed a Home Rule Petition (HRP) that would reform the...

Jun 17

City Council recognizes World Refugee Day

Every minute, 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror, and...

Jun 15

City Council celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing June as...

Jun 15

City Council recognizes Caribbean-American Heritage Month

This week, the Council honored its Caribbean-American residents and communities by adopting a...

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