- 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
- 2/11/25
- 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.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/6/25
- 02/06/2025
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council meeting held on February 26, 2025, primarily focused on a significant grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at supporting domestic violence victims in Boston. The $145,687.72 grant, issued under the Violence Against Women Act, will be used to fund a civilian domestic violence advocate, with an emphasis on assisting Spanish-speaking victims in Jamaica Plain and citywide.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 2/5/25
- 02/06/2025
- 301 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Boston School Committee meeting was marked by community outrage over proposed school closures and a fierce debate on inclusion and competency-based education. These discussions unfolded alongside the presentation of a $1.58 billion fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, which highlighted shifts in educational funding and priorities.