Last year the Boston Inspectional Service Department (ISD) Commissioner William Christopher announced that several Boston neighborhoods that would take part in the Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) pilot program. Christopher said the proposed program was ISD’s way to respond to all…
Author: John Lynds
Walsh Announces $26 Million To Create More Affordable Housing
Using the North End’s Knights of Columbus Hall as a backdrop, Mayor Martin Walsh announced $26 million in money to create affordable units not only at the Knights of Columbus but in the North End, East Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, Mission…
City Signs Host Agreement With Proposed West End Marijuana Shop
An adult use marijuana facility proposed for Friend Street in Boston’s West End signed a host agreements with the City of Boston. Ascend Mass Inc., who is proposing a retail marijuana shop at 272 Friend St. has held several community…
Rep. Michlewitz Appointed Chair of Ways and Means
Since being elected to the Massachusetts House of Representative a decade ago Rep. Aaron Michlewitz has been a rising star in state politics. Michlewitz, a lifelong North End resident, has already served as Chairman of the the Joint Committee on…
Rachael Rollins Wins Suffolk County D.A. Race, Galvin Tops Zakim
Rachael Rollins won the election for Suffolk County District Attorney Tuesday in the five person race to fill the seat left by outgoing D.A. Dan Conley. Rollins defeated Greg Henning, Shannon McAuliffe, Evandro Carvalho and Linda Champion. With her win…
Deal Struck on Beacon Hill to Tax Short-Term Rentals
Last week Massachusetts lawmakers struck a deal that would extend the state’s hotel tax to Airbnb units and other short term rentals. However, Gov. Charlie Baker’s last minute amendment has seemed to halt the bill’s progress. Last week Rep. Aaron…
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards Delivers Her Maiden Speech
At last Wednesday’s City Council hearing District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards delivered her maiden speech before the council. Edwards, who was elected to the Council in November, filed her first resolution calling for a hearing regarding real estate speculation…
City Councilor Sal LaMattina will not seek reelection
After a stellar 30-year career with the City of Boston, eleven of which was spent as the District 1 City Councilor, Sal LaMattinatold the East Boston Times Tuesday that he will not seek re-election during the municipal election in September.…
Petruccelli Bids Farewell to the Senate
It was bittersweet end to a stellar career for Senator Anthony Petruccelli last Thursday. Petruccelli entered the Senate Chambers for the last time to a standing ovation from colleagues and a packed gallery of friends, family, supporters and staff members.…
Senator Petruccelli to resign in January
Senator Anthony Petruccelli, who served first in the Massachusetts House and later the Senate, announced he will resign from his Senate seat effective sometime in January to take a job in the private sector. Petruccelli, who is currently the Senate’s…