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- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/13/25
- 04/14/2025
- 10 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals convened to discuss various zoning appeals, with community support leading to the approval of a new restaurant, Biva Mipa, on Center Street, Jamaica Plain. Other topics included approval for a porch extension at a residential property.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/12/25
- 02/13/2025
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board meeting involved discussions on the impact of federal executive orders on disability rights, updates to city development processes, and initiatives for community engagement. Concerns about federal changes overshadowed other topics, as board members deliberated on how local efforts might be affected by shifting national policies.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/12/25
- 02/13/2025
- 426 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council meeting was primarily focused on debates surrounding property tax relief measures, highlighting the tensions between fiscal realities and community needs. Councilor Flynn proposed an amendment aimed at providing property tax relief for long-term residents, particularly those over 55 who have owned homes in Boston for at least 20 years. The proposed exemption would alleviate the taxation of the first $1,000 of property value, targeting households grappling with rising living costs, including post-pandemic inflation and educational expenses.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/12/25
- 02/13/2025
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board recently convened to deliberate on a range of licensing applications, with discussions surrounding the proposed expansion of Borito and Garrett Boston, located on Pier 4 Boulevard. This proposal, which aims to amend the establishment’s all-alcoholic beverages license to incorporate a third restaurant space, generated debate involving community representatives, residents, and board members.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council meeting focused on the proposal to extend the city’s urban renewal plans, a move that carries implications for affordable housing and community development. The council deliberated over a two-year extension of urban renewal policies, which, if not implemented, could jeopardize nearly 12,000 units of affordable housing and a substantial amount of protected open space. This extension is seen as a step to safeguard existing protections and facilitate future development aligned with the city’s needs for equity and climate resilience.
