Special to the Regional Review On Thursday night, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon led more than 250 volunteers, including state and city officials, homelessness service providers, public health representatives, and first responders, in conducting the City of Boston’s 45th annual…
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Josh Kraft Officially Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Boston
By Cary Shuman The great race for mayor is on. And mayoral candidate Josh Kraft, his supporters, and campaign team couldn’t have asked for a better kickoff than what transpired Tuesday morning at the historic Prince Hall Grand Lodge in…
NEWRA Claims lack of Community Input on Article 80 Modernization Draft Plan
By Phil Orlandella The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) reviewed the Boston Planning Department’s (BPD) Article 80 Modernization Draft Action Plan, the neighborhood group, responded with a very lengthy letter expressing many comments and called for presentation and community conversation…
Coletta Zapata Introduces Legislation Providing Tax Exemptions to Landlords
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata proposed legislation allowing the City of Boston to opt-in to the “Good Landlord Tax Abatement.” The Good Landlord Tax Abatement allows municipalities to offer property tax exemptions for affordable…
The ‘Quin House Impact Fund Announces New Director
Special to the Regional Review The ‘Quin Impact Fund announced the appointment of Michelle Perez Vichot, an accomplished leader of nonprofit and social service organizations, as Director. The appointment comes on the heels of a monumental year of impact, with the…
Healey Proposes Significant Changes to Right to Shelter Law
Special to the Regional Review Governor Maura Healey proposed significant new changes to the state’s Right to Shelter law, including imposing a statutory residency requirement for families and strengthening criminal background checks. The Governor submitted the recommendations in a letter…
Parks Department hosts February School Vacation Week activities
Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week. From sports clinics, to our annual Children’s Festival, and nature exploration with the Park Rangers, these activities are FREE and open…
Wu announces City Hall as the newest historic landmark in Boston
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the official designation of Boston City Hall as a local Landmark. The designation recognizes Boston City Hall’s architectural, cultural, and civic significance, ensuring the preservation of…
Wu Announces more than $64 million in Affordable Housing Funding Awards
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu has announced $64.2 million in new, recommended funding from the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Community Preservation Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT) to create and preserve income-restricted units of housing…
Coletta Zapata Publishes Report on Local Climate Action
Special to the Regional Review As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) has published a comprehensive report titled “Boston Rising: Building a Resilient City on a Hill Through Local Climate…