Revere School Committee Discusses New Title IX Regulations and Cell Phone Policy

Overview: The Revere School Committee meeting on August 20, 2024, focused on changes to Title IX regulations and the implementation of a new cell phone policy at Revere High School.

Superintendent’s Evaluation and Community Concerns Dominate Boston School Committee Meeting

Overview: The Boston School Committee convened remotely to discuss various topics, with focus on the superintendent’s evaluation, budget planning, and community engagement.

Boston Planning and Development Board Approves MassRobotics Lease Expansion and Discusses Development Projects

Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board met virtually on August 15, 2024, to discuss various development initiatives, with key approvals including the expansion of MassRobotics’ lease and several notable redevelopment projects.

Boston Cannabis Board Faces Community Division Over Proposed Mission Hill Dispensary

Overview: The Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) convened a virtual hearing to deliberate a new recreational retail cannabis license application from Sony LLC for a dispensary on Tremont Street in Mission Hill. Significant community opposition and support were voiced, reflecting broader concerns about neighborhood impact, regulatory compliance, and the applicant’s history.

Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Reviews $40 Million Project and Prepares for Upcoming Lottery

Overview: The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board’s recent meeting centered on an ambitious $40 million project designed to create 56 affordable homes, alongside preparing for an upcoming affordable housing lottery.