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On November 5, 2020, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announced $8.7 million in grant awards to municipalities and land trusts to support the acquisition and conservation of...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution opposing MBTA service cuts and urged essential public health and safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This week, the City Council adopted a resolution commemorating Veterans Day and honoring all those who served in the military for our country.
The Council adopted a resolution calling upon Governor Baker and his administration to act immediately to implement a streamlined process for MassHealth applicants to simultaneously file for SNAP...
On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Bena Apreala was stopped while jogging on the VFW Parkway by three men in two unmarked SUVs with tinted windows, who questioned Apreala about his identity and his...
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, individuals who are incarcerated for non-felony convictions are still able to cast a vote in elections and are able to list their place of incarceration as their...
Marleen Nienhuis is a long-time South End resident who led the creation of Friends of South End Library (FOSEL) as a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization to support a renovation of the South End Library...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the Electoral Justice Project of Movement for Black Lives’ Breathe Act, championed by Representatives Ayanna Pressley...
Since 2014, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has been planning the Allston Multimodal Improvement Project, which will transform road, railway, and land use patterns along...
In 1931, the Lions Club began promoting the use of white canes for people who are visually impaired as a national identification program.
During last week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution celebrating the centennial of Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
Last week, the Council recognized October 2020 as National Co-op Month in the City of Boston, encouraging all citizens to support or join community-based, democratic cooperatives.
Last week, the City Council recognized the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month and reaffirmed their commitment to combating domestic violence, and supporting and seeking justice for...
The Council adopted a resolution, offered by Councilors Mejia and Essaibi-George, recognizing October as Dyslexia Awareness Month.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution, offered by Councilors Flynn and Edwards, recognizing International Week of the Deaf.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Mejia and Essaibi-George, recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Boston.
During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Mejia and Council President Janey, recognizing September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the...
In April, the state legislature passed a bill waiving the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test-administration requirement for spring 2020, and the bill was signed by the Governor.
“Black Joy” has a lot of different meanings.
The Council adopted a resolution calling on Congress to act swiftly to meet the critical needs of the USPS to ensure the longevity of this essential public institution.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
The US Census Bureau recently declared that the deadline to complete field data collection and self-response submission is September 30, 2020.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution supporting the passage of the Freedom to Move Act.
The Council adopted a resolution in support of an Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal (H.1260/S.786).
National Purple Heart Day, observed on August 7 of every year, commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit.
On Wednesday July 22, the House of Representatives passed the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act, introduced by Representative Judy Chu in April 2019.
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Mental illness is one of the leading causes of disabilities in the United States, affecting one out of every five individuals in a given year, and can affect individuals of any race, religion, age or...
On April 20, 2020, Massachusetts passed the eviction moratorium, an emergency law to stop most evictions during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
On November 26, 2019, Governor Baker signed the Student Opportunity Act, which would provide a needed update to the state’s foundation budget formula and projected a $1.5 billion increase in state...
