MA County
- Filters
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/30/25
- 06/30/2025
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, attention was given to the potential inclusion of a non-binding question on the November ballot regarding the establishment of an independent municipal inspector general. The proposal sparked debate among council members, focusing on the implications for existing city oversight structures and the urgency of meeting the impending deadlines for ballot inclusion.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/27/25
- 06/27/2025
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, discussions focused on significant reforms to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), emphasizing transparency and community engagement. Councilors debated the need to expand ZBA membership to improve neighborhood representation and ensure members have no financial or legal conflicts. The meeting also brought to light the city’s zoning challenges, including disputes over variances and the board’s perceived detachment from public input.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/26/25
- 06/26/2025
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, discussions focused on the establishment of an LGBTQIA+ Oversight Commission and highlighted the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in the face of increasing challenges. The proposed ordinance, sponsored by several council members, aims to create a commission to ensure accountability, transparency, and representation for LGBTQIA+ individuals within city governance.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/25/25
- 06/26/2025
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting focused on topics, including preparations for the upcoming 35th anniversary rally of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discussion on elevator accessibility in Boston Housing Authority (BHA) properties, and ongoing redevelopment efforts across the city. These discussions aim to address accessibility challenges and enhance the quality of life for Boston residents with disabilities.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/25/25
- 06/25/2025
- 316 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council meeting spotlighted the impactful work of the Hyde Square Task Force in addressing grocery pricing disparities in Boston’s neighborhoods. Their advocacy, which highlighted significant price differences between neighborhoods like Jackson Square and wealthier areas such as Dedham, successfully garnered attention from political figures including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. The Task Force’s efforts led to a reduction in grocery prices in lower-income areas. Task Force member Danny Vargas shared the group’s journey from conducting surveys to affecting real change, committing to continue their fight for pricing equity across other low-income neighborhoods.