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- Suffolk County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 284 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals’ recent meeting was dominated by discussions of the ongoing operation of a homeless shelter on South Huntington Avenue, run by Victory Programs, Inc. Despite significant opposition from local residents concerned about public safety and neighborhood disruptions, the Board approved the conditional use permit for the shelter, emphasizing the need for supportive housing and services for the city’s homeless population. Additionally, the meeting addressed various other development projects.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 05/05/2025
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Boston Planning and Development Board meeting, the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s historic midnight ride with a series of events designed to connect residents with their city’s revolutionary past. The evening included a tribute to Revere, a procession featuring a Revere reenactor, and a drone show over the waterfront, all emphasizing Boston’s enduring spirit of revolution and community engagement.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/1/25
- 05/02/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Licensing Board convened to address a series of issues, with attention given to noise complaints against Borachito, a restaurant in the Seaport District. Residents of the Echelon condominium complex have lodged complaints about Borachito’s operations, citing excessive noise, late operating hours, and crowd control issues as persistent problems, leading to a debate during the meeting. Other agenda items included discussions on violations at various establishments and applications for new licenses.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 05/01/2025
- 153 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Boston City Council meeting addressed issues surrounding energy storage solutions within the city’s grid and food justice initiatives aimed at enhancing equitable access to nutrition. Discussions highlighted efforts to align Boston’s energy transformation goals with community engagement and to address food insecurity through innovative programs.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/30/25
- 04/30/2025
- 272 Minutes
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Overview: In a concerted effort to bolster climate resilience, the Boston City Council unanimously approved the acceptance and expenditure of a nearly $2 million grant for the East Boston waterfront’s Carlton Wharf and Lewis Small Resiliency Project. This initiative aims to address high-risk flood pathways, crucial for protecting vulnerable neighborhoods during severe weather events.
