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…
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…