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- Suffolk County
- 2/11/25
- 02/13/2025
- 116 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Licensing Board meeting on February 11, 2025, was highlighted by discussions on several incidents involving potential violations of Massachusetts General Laws at licensed establishments. The board examined serious allegations of over-service leading to a patron collapsing at Game On Sports Cafe, an alleged attempted robbery near Lolita Cocina and Tequila Bar, and a shooting incident linked to a nightclub on Warrington Street.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/6/25
- 02/06/2025
- 46 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston City Council meeting held on February 26, 2025, primarily focused on a significant grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at supporting domestic violence victims in Boston. The $145,687.72 grant, issued under the Violence Against Women Act, will be used to fund a civilian domestic violence advocate, with an emphasis on assisting Spanish-speaking victims in Jamaica Plain and citywide.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/6/25
- 02/13/2025
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Boston City Council meeting, members convened to address the escalating issue of scams targeting the elderly, a concern that has resulted in financial losses for Boston’s senior community. The council discussed the widespread impact of these scams, with a focus on collaboration between city departments, law enforcement, and community organizations to implement preventive measures and provide resources to protect vulnerable seniors.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/5/25
- 02/06/2025
- 301 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Boston School Committee meeting was marked by community outrage over proposed school closures and a fierce debate on inclusion and competency-based education. These discussions unfolded alongside the presentation of a $1.58 billion fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, which highlighted shifts in educational funding and priorities.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 255 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, discussions centered on the proposal to prohibit the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) within city operations. This initiative, led by several council members, underscored the importance of public trust and the potential misuse of NDAs to conceal misconduct. Additional topics of significance included a push for funding the Community Syringe Redemption Program, concerns over police staffing levels, and debates about traffic safety measures.
