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- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/5/25
- 03/06/2025
- 45 Minutes
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Overview: In a meeting held on March 5, 2025, the Boston Licensing Board considered multiple proposals to extend operating hours for local businesses, with focus on late-night delivery services. Among notable discussions, Domino’s Pizza’s application to extend its delivery hours from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. faced opposition from community members and local officials due to concerns about noise and neighborhood disruption.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/5/25
- 03/05/2025
- 188 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, a strong focus was placed on immigrant rights, with councilors expressing support for resolutions aimed at protecting immigrant communities, particularly against federal policy changes. The council also addressed a variety of other topics, including the recognition of Cape Verdean and Haitian communities, police staffing issues, and proposals to enhance the arts and cultural landscape in the city.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/5/25
- 03/06/2025
- 196 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston School Committee meeting focused heavily on the proposed closures of several schools, including the deor Elementary School and Community Academy, amidst discussions on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Speakers voiced strong opposition to these closures, emphasizing the potential negative impacts on vulnerable communities. The budget proposal, which includes a $53.4 million increase, was also discussed, highlighting a focus on enhancing academic performance and maintaining high-quality learning opportunities.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/4/25
- 03/04/2025
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council’s recent meeting focused on the preservation of historical artifacts in schools set to close or merge, with particular emphasis on Excel High School in South Boston. Councilors and community members discussed the future of these artifacts, many of which honor local veterans, and debated the importance of maintaining historical records as schools face transitions.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/4/25
- 03/05/2025
- 230 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Boston Planning and Development Board meeting, the spotlight was on several ambitious development projects aimed at addressing affordable housing shortages and expanding institutional footprints, with attention given to community feedback on design implications and urban integration. The discussions were marked by a focus on the proposed redevelopment of the Rogerson Buford House site and Harvard University’s Allston campus Institutional Master Plan (IMP).
