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- Suffolk County
- 4/14/25
- 04/25/2025
- 111 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boston Reparations Task Force, discussions were dominated by the historical injustices of urban renewal and its lasting impact on the Black community. Participants voiced concerns about the legacy of land seizures through tax foreclosures and urban renewal projects, which displaced generations of Black families. One speaker criticized the irony of the city presenting land, once taken from Black families, as a solution to the racial wealth gap, stating, “you steal land from black people and sell it back to developers and say ‘here is your redress.'”
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/10/25
- 04/10/2025
- 60 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston City Council meeting on April 10, 2025, was dominated by discussions about the recent abrupt ending of a Youth Jobs and Resource Fair due to safety concerns. The councilors focused on the need for increased police presence and better coordination among city departments to ensure the safety of attendees at future youth events.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/10/25
- 04/10/2025
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board meeting celebrated the achievements of a Boston Latin School alumna, recognized by Mayor Michelle Wu, with a proclamation of April 10, 2025, as “IO Day” in Boston. This recognition honors the alumna’s Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performances and contributions to the arts.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 283 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Boston Planning and Development Board addressed several development proposals, with a strong focus on affordable housing initiatives. The board approved multiple projects that aim to enhance housing availability and community infrastructure across the city. Key topics included the approval of affordable housing projects in Beacon Hill, East Boston, and Roxbury, as well as the introduction of zoning changes to promote mixed-use developments in Roslindale Square.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/10/25
- 04/10/2025
- 107 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boston Public Improvement Commission, the city focused on a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety on Sleeper Street in South Boston, motivated by a tragic incident in 2024 that resulted in the loss of a young girl’s life. The commission discussed various initiatives, including street redesigns and pedestrian-friendly enhancements, as part of a collective effort to prevent future accidents.
