Special to The Regional Review Last week Mayor Michelle filed the Fiscal Year 2026 annual operating budget and five-year 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The FY26 budget reflects stability and constraint as the country faces uncertain economic times, with the reduction of…
Boston Public Library Receives the 2025 AIA Collaborative Achievement Award
The Boston Public Library (BPL) has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Collaborative Achievement Award for its visionary approach to people-centered architecture—preserving history while shaping inclusive, inspiring spaces for the future. As the first large,…
Coletta Zapata Stewards Passage of Legislation
on road safety regarding food delivery apps Special to the Regional Review Following an extensive amendment process, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata steered passage of a revised road safety ordinance originally sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu. The ordinance responds to the…
New City Planning Department and Featured Joint Community Meeting
By Phil Orlandella As expected, the joint community meeting, featuring the Boston’s Planning Department Chief of Planning Kairos Shen, turned out to be a highly successful informational event for the many residents that filled the hall at the Nazzaro Community…
Boston Officials Announce Launch of Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
Special to the Patriot-Bridge The City of Boston announced launch of the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) for 2025-26, a new initiative by GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, a division of the Mayor’s Office of Housing. This program will provide…
Greater Boston and Mystic Valley Residents Should Contact ABCD on HEAP
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges residents in Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley to review the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) eligibility guidelines even if they don’t consider themselves low or moderate income and…