- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/30/24
- 10/01/2024
- 167 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, the primary focus was on addressing the city’s housing crisis through innovative strategies, particularly the repurposing of former school and municipal buildings into affordable housing. This initiative, highlighted under Docket 0764, aims to utilize city-owned assets to meet the significant demand for affordable housing, with discussions emphasizing the potential for these developments to offer financial benefits and environmental advantages.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/26/24
- 09/26/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council convened on September 26, 2024, chaired by Councilor Brian Worrell, to discuss Docket Number 1335, concerning a $2,000,320 community mitigation grant awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The grant aims to address traffic congestion, noise pollution, and environmental concerns in the Sullivan Square and Watford Avenue corridor, specifically related to the impact of the Encore Boston Harbor Casino.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/26/24
- 09/27/2024
- 198 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council meeting held on September 26, 2020, featured discussions on Docket Number 0759, an ordinance aimed at improving safety and health standards within the city’s hospitality industry. The proposed ordinance addresses issues such as human trafficking, substance use, and occupational hazards faced by hotel workers.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/26/24
- 09/26/2024
- 40 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened on September 26, 2024, to address several incidents and license applications, with the most discussion focusing on Concord Entertainment Inc. , doing business as Bills Bar. The board reviewed an incident involving an assault and battery between an employee and a patron that occurred on January 20, 2024. Despite reviewing video evidence and testimony, the board could not determine the origin of the altercation or who instigated it, citing insufficient evidence to establish a violation. However, a blind spot in the bar’s camera coverage was noted as a contributing factor to the incident going undocumented. The board agreed to issue a warning to the establishment and emphasized the importance of de-escalation practices.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/25/24
- 09/26/2024
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened virtually on September 25, 2024, to review multiple applications, including a notable proposal from S Family Group LLC to extend the operating hours of a McDonald’s restaurant on Legends Way from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. This application drew attention due to the potential impact on the community and operational logistics.