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Mayor Wu Delivers Opening Statement at Congressional Hearing Held by House of Rep. Committee on Oversight + Government Reform
Please see below remarks as prepared by Mayor Michelle Wu, including translations into six languages. Chair Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee, [...]
Rep. Biele Appointed Vice Chair of Financial Services
Also assigned to key legislative committees on Ways and Means, Aging and Independence, and Emergency Preparedness BOSTON—Last week, State Representative David Biele (D-Boston) was appointed [...]
Mayor Wu Orders Review of Boston’s Street Safety Upgrades Including Bike +Bus Lanes and Speed Humps
Well, this interesting turn of events. Mayor Michelle Wu has initiated a 30-day review of Boston's street infrastructure changes from the past three years, including [...]
Senator Nick Collins Re-Appointed Chairman of State Administration & Regulatory Oversight
Will serve as Vice Chair of Post Audit & Economic Development Committees BOSTON, MA –Senator Nick Collins has been appointed by the Senate President to [...]
Councilor Flynn to Hold Hearing on Ordinance to Create an Office of Pest Control
It is clear we need some help with pest control in the city of Boston! Remember this? Or how about this [...]
Councilor Flynn Files Hearing Order to Discuss Pedestrian Safety, Traffic-Calming, and Expanding the Safety Surge Program in the City of Boston
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for a hearing at this week’s City Council meeting to discuss [...]
Senate acts to protect firefighters, increase “hot work” safety
BOSTON (3/28/2024)—Last week the Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost safety for people conducting “hot work”—welding, plasma cutting, and spark-producing [...]
Caught in Southie: Shane Gillis
Comedian Shane Gillis was "Caught in Southie" on Friday night after his show at the Boch Center at West Broadway's [...]
Two men arrested in South Boston for stealing a moped, in addition to other charges.
At about 12:31 AM, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers assigned to the anti-crime unit of District C-6 (South Boston) [...]
A big thank you to South Boston from the Woods School of Irish Dance!
We would like to send our sincere appreciation to the following South Boston establishments, The Supper Club at Capo, Lincoln [...]
The Boston School Committee approved a $1.5B budget. Layoffs and reduction of classrooms expected including 8 at Condon.
Looks like changes are coming for Boston Public Schools. CBS Local is reporting that on Wednesday night, the school committee approved a $1.5 billion budget. [...]
4-year-old fatally stuck by a vehicle in Fort Point has been identified.
On Wednesday, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden identified the 4-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking with her family in Fort [...]
Statement from the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council + SB Elected Officials re: The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Following the St. Patrick’s Day & Evacuation Day Parade, the South Boston Elected Officials met on Friday afternoon with the leadership of the South Boston [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls for Hearing on Boston’s PILOT Program
BOSTON - Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order this week calling for a review of the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) [...]
Mayor Wu Announces a New Season of Open Streets
Family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event is expanding to Hyde Park, in addition to existing five neighborhoods BOSTON - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu today [...]
Councilor Flynn calls for Hearing to Discuss Services for Women Veterans
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss services for women veterans. This follows his recent attendance at [...]