By Kiran Rajamani An analysis of 10 months of Boston City Council hearings reveals that city councilors have repeatedly and consistently raised concerns about overtime spending, staffing levels, crime lab operations and a discriminatory promotion system at the city’s police…
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Three full-liquor licenses proposed at NEWRA January meeting
There will be several items of community interest on the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) January 8 public meeting agenda, according to President Cheryl Delgreco. The 6:30pm meeting at the Nazzaro Center will start with NEWRA Committee Reports, that include…
Breadon elected City Council President
Coletta Zapata withdraws her candidacy In a major political development that stunned residents, Liz Breadon was elected the new president of the Boston City Council at its first meeting of the year Monday following the inauguration ceremonies. Local observers were…
City officials take oaths of office as Mayor Wu promises, ‘Boston will be a beacon’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took the oath of office for the second time on Monday morning, Jan. 5, before a capacity crowd who witnessed the traditional pomp and ceremony of a mayoral inauguration at Boston Symphony Hall. Ron Cobb, the…
Planning Department advances zoning reforms
The City of Boston Planning Department this year made its first substantial changes to the development review process in decades, continued comprehensive zoning reform of the City, and made progress on revitalizing Downtown Boston. Staff also made progress in creating…
News, Notes and Whatever
Funds needed to care for Armenian Heritage Park The Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway in downtown Boston has attracted thousands of visitors over the years and remains a popular place to visit. However, the year-round care and maintenance of…
MassDOT announces annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Yard Sign Design Contest. The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety…
NEAA spring lacrosse registration now open
Hope you’re enjoying your end-of-year and gearing up for the holiday season! I know this time of year is chaotic (and spring sports is the last thing on your mind!), but with the season quickly approaching, I wanted to get…
City Council hearings identify operational issues within Boston Police Department
By Kiran Rajamani An analysis of 10 months of Boston City Council hearings reveals that city councilors have repeatedly and consistently raised concerns about overtime spending, staffing levels, crime lab operations and a discriminatory promotion system at the city’s police…
NeighborHealth appoints veteran healthcare leader Jamie Hazard as President and CEO
NeighborHealth has announced the appointment of Jamie Hazard as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, following his nine months of service as Interim CEO. A longtime leader in community health system finance and strategy, Hazard has spent more than…