Boston’s White Stadium Renovation Sparks Transportation and Parking Debate

Overview: Boston’s latest community meeting on the renovation of White Stadium in Franklin Park centered on a comprehensive transportation plan aimed at benefiting Boston Public School (BPS) students, local residents, and businesses while addressing the concerns of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood.

Boston City Council Allocates Over $38 Million for Community Projects

Overview: The Boston City Council recently met to discuss the allocation of over $38 million from the fiscal year 2024 Community Preservation Fund revenues.

Boston School Committee Addresses Exam School Admissions and Mental Health Services

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Boston School Committee delved into discussions surrounding the admissions policy for the city’s prestigious exam schools and the potential need for an additional institution to accommodate qualified students. Other topics included the proposed budget cuts to the Behavioral Health Services Department, concerns over chronic absenteeism, and the performance of transformation schools.

Boston City Council Approves $10 Million Energy Grant and Honors Community Heroes

Overview: The Boston City Council recently addressed several issues, ranging from honoring local heroes and student athletes to approving a substantial energy efficiency grant and discussing public safety measures. The meeting was marked by the unanimous approval of a $10 million grant from Eversource aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in public buildings and infrastructure projects. Councilors also paid tribute to various community members, including student athletes from local high schools who achieved state championships and fallen soldiers remembered through Hero Squares.

Boston Cannabis Board Grapples with Ownership Dispute

Overview: The Boston Cannabis Board meeting on April 10th, 2024, centered around a debate over the amendment of ownership interest in Stones Throw Cannabis LLC, amid confusion about the status of two claimed owners and a pending lawsuit. The meeting also touched on routine extensions of hours for dispensaries and noted the closure of a cannabis retailer’s medical treatment center operations.