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- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/29/25
- 01/29/2025
- 28 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Public Facilities Commission convened to address several developments in affordable housing, approving numerous proposals aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents under the city’s Welcome Home Boston initiative. Key decisions included the approval of conveyances for multiple parcels of land across Boston neighborhoods to developers who will construct affordable housing units.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/29/25
- 01/29/2025
- 105 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Boston Zoning Commission moved forward with the proposed Net Zero carbon zoning regulations designed to reduce the city’s carbon footprint by requiring new construction to meet emissions standards.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/28/25
- 01/29/2025
- 242 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approved a new affordable housing project despite concerns from local residents about its impact on neighborhood infrastructure. The board also addressed several rezoning requests and discussed updates to the city’s zoning code.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/28/25
- 02/25/2025
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent session of the Boston Reparations Task Force, members voted to hire an economist to quantify the economic impacts of historical injustices, including slavery and ongoing racism, as part of their comprehensive approach to reparations. The meeting included discussions on multiple research findings, the significance of historical mapping, and the necessity of understanding Black economic contributions to the city’s development.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/28/25
- 01/30/2025
- 96 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council’s recent meeting focused on enhancing public safety protocols for large-scale events, revealing concerns over the absence of key city officials, the integration of cultural competency in law enforcement, and the adequacy of current emergency management facilities. The discussions emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts and community engagement, particularly in light of upcoming significant events and past incidents highlighting the need for robust safety measures.