Boston Licensing Board Examines Serious Incidents Involving Local Establishments

Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened to address several significant incidents involving local establishments, focusing on issues ranging from assault and battery to overcrowding and improper alcohol service.

Boston City Council Discusses $10 Million Eversource Grant for Energy Efficiency

Overview: The Boston City Council convened to deliberate on a $10 million grant from Eversource aimed at promoting energy efficiency and savings in public buildings and infrastructure projects. The grant, which includes rebates and equipment, was sponsored by the administration and referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

Superintendent’s Evaluation and Community Concerns Dominate Boston School Committee Meeting

Overview: The Boston School Committee convened remotely to discuss various topics, with focus on the superintendent’s evaluation, budget planning, and community engagement.

Boston Planning and Development Board Approves MassRobotics Lease Expansion and Discusses Development Projects

Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board met virtually on August 15, 2024, to discuss various development initiatives, with key approvals including the expansion of MassRobotics’ lease and several notable redevelopment projects.

Boston Cannabis Board Faces Community Division Over Proposed Mission Hill Dispensary

Overview: The Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) convened a virtual hearing to deliberate a new recreational retail cannabis license application from Sony LLC for a dispensary on Tremont Street in Mission Hill. Significant community opposition and support were voiced, reflecting broader concerns about neighborhood impact, regulatory compliance, and the applicant’s history.