Boston 2024 Olympic Report will answer tax question
Having the 2024 Summer Olympics with Boston as a host city without using taxpayer’s money is the real question on just about everyone’s mind, especially the Governor and Mayor.
Boston 2024 will apparently make public, this month, a revamped bid book that will spell out what is on the table in order for Boston to be a host city without the use of taxes.
Speculation that Boston 2024 planned to tap taxpayer cash to pay for land and cover infrastructure cost is unconfirmed but will be cleared up with the report.
Opponents have declared that this will put elected officials in a tough spot and are still favoring a statewide ballot question relating to Boston as a host city.
Reportedly, outlined in published reports and confirmed by Boston 2024, indicate that plans sent to the US Olympic Committee in December called for the Hub to fund, land acquisition and infrastructure cost were proposed.
This proposal will be disclosed in the upcoming revamped report.
According to the Herald, “Mayor Martin J. Walsh has reiterated his stance against using taxpayer money to fund building venues, but said he supports using it for infrastructure and would not rule out tax incentives, if he could spur long-term economic development in the city.”
The bill also called for the expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to host at least six events, reportedly came as a surprise to Governor Charlie Baker, who like everyone else is patiently waiting for the Boston 2024 report that will show all the facts. Maybe!
Boston 2024 claims there has been a commitment for some time not to use public money for venue construction and for operations of the Olympics. Apparently, the promise remains.
Transportation and economics are two other important issues relating to Boston as a host Olympic city.
Boston 2024 will hopefully resolve all the pros and cons in their report and the quest can move on.
Abide by the rules and enjoy the pool this summer
Soon the Mirabella Pool will be open for community use during the summer months.
The neighborhood facility is well used during the season, attracting hundreds of pool-goers that take in the sun, swim or gather with friends, family and others to enjoy the very popular pool.
Having a public pool in the neighborhood’s backyard is an asset, so be sure to abide by the rules, so everyone can enjoy the community pool without worrying about any problems.
The pool is an attraction for all ages.
Nazzaro Center the place to be
There is no place like home but the Nazzaro Community Center is probably the closest you’ll get.
As usual, the very popular Center has once again provided another year of educational, recreational, civic, arts, field trips and numerous other activities for all ages at the North Bennet Street location.
Under the excellent direction of Carl Ameno and his extremely competent staff, the Center enjoyed still another highly successful operation over the past year.
It is very important that neighborhood residents have the place to be able to do things of all kinds.
The Nazzaro Community Center has accomplished this in a professional manner and deserves recognition for a job well done.
Feast visitors need to be respectful
Feast season is just around the corner and it’s time to reflect that these religious festivities are held in a neighborhood that is affected by these traditional events in many ways including noise, traffic, debris and once in a while a fracas or two.
Societies, City Hall and the police do an excellent job of controlling these events, but visitors must also play a part in keeping things manageable and respect the rights of residents that live in these and other parts of the community, especially when they shut down at 11pm.
           The feasts are traditions that thousands of people patronize each year. For the enjoyment of everyone, people need to be courteous and respectful during the many scheduled feasts.