Boston public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including collective bargaining adjustments for the Public Health Commission. The agenda also includes multiple grant acceptance requests for public safety, housing, and mental health initiatives.

• $55,606.00 appropriation for Public Health Commission SEIU Local 888 Counselor Unit contract
• $29,378.00 appropriation for Public Health Commission SEIU Local 888 Clerical Technical Unit contract
• $4,460,897.00 HUD grant for the FFY24 Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
• $11,952,986.00 DHS grant for the FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative
• Appointment of a Study Committee for the Monument Square Architectural Conservation District

The Boston City Council approved four orders totaling $169,969 to fund collective bargaining increases for Public Health Commission employees in SEIU Local 888, and passed an ordinance establishing an Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections. The council also approved tax classification for FY2025, set the preliminary election date, and accepted multiple grants for police, emergency preparedness, and housing programs.

• Approved $55,606 transfer for PHC/SEIU Local 888 Counselor Unit raises (13-0)
• Approved $55,606 supplemental appropriation for PHC/SEIU Local 888 Counselor Unit (13-0)
• Approved $29,378 transfer for PHC/SEIU Local 888 Clerical Technical Unit raises (13-0)
• Approved $29,378 supplemental appropriation for PHC/SEIU Local 888 Clerical Technical Unit (13-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections (13-0)
• Adopted FY2025 tax classification order (13-0)
• Set 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election for September 9, 2025
• Approved $4,460,897 HUD Lead Paint Hazard Reduction grant

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee is reviewing several grant authorizations for the City of Boston. These funds are designated for the Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness to support mental health training, crime scene investigation, road safety, and disaster planning.

• $11,952,986.00 grant for Urban Area Security Initiative preparedness
• $2,305,847.00 grant for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness planning
• $1,000,000.00 grant for Securing the Cities continuation and radioactive material detection
• $307,304.00 grant for BPD Crisis Intervention Team training
• $280,065.00 grant for DNA Capacity Enhancement and crime lab staffing

City Council

The Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement Committee will hold a briefing on Docket #1391. The session focuses on a holistic vision for District Seven to address historic racial harm and uphold civil rights.

• Briefing on Docket #1391 regarding District Seven

City Council

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee holds a hearing on multiple dockets to confirm appointments and reappointments to city boards. Items include reappointing Hansy Better Barraza to the Zoning Board of Appeal, appointing Jessica Boatright to the BERDO Review Board, and several appointments to the Zoning Commission. Additionally, the committee considers appointments to a study committee for the potential Monument Square Architectural Conservation District.

• Reappointment of Hansy Better Barraza to the Zoning Board of Appeal (Docket #0866)
• Appointment of Jessica Boatright to the BERDO Review Board (Docket #1624)
• Appointments to the Zoning Commission: Ryan Woods, Michael Nichols (reappointment), David Marr (Dockets #1690, #1691, #1704)
• Appointment of 11 members to the Study Committee for the potential Monument Square Architectural Conservation District (Dockets #1692-1703)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will hear three dockets regarding election procedures. The body is asked to approve in-person early voting for the 2025 Preliminary and Municipal elections and to fix the date of the Preliminary Election as September 9, 2025.

• Hearing on Voter Accessibility and Election Preparedness (Docket #1670)
• Order for in-person early voting for 2025 Preliminary and Municipal elections (Docket #1507)
• Order fixing the 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election date as September 9, 2025 (Docket #1508)

City Council

The City Council's Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing to review capital planning, budgeting, and project management practices in the city's capital program. The hearing is based on Docket #1131, with Councilors Mejia and Worrell added as co-sponsors under Rule 12. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Hearing on Docket #1131 to review capital planning, budgeting, and project management practices

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant acceptances and budget adjustments, including funding for housing and community centers. The body is also considering ordinances regarding returning citizens and renter-paid broker fees.

• Appropriation of $110,000,000 for the Housing Accelerator Program
• $5,000,000 grant for Nazzaro Community Center Renovation
• $500,000 grant for Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC)
• Order to reduce Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $149,525 for Boston Police Cadets Association
• Proposed ordinance to codify the Office of Returning Citizens

The Boston City Council approved a $110 million appropriation for the Housing Accelerator Program, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Council also passed collective bargaining funding orders for the Boston Cadets and Police Cadets, and approved a $1.515 million feasibility study for school roof, window, and door replacements. Several resolutions were adopted, including one affirming the Trust Act and another supporting the PILOT program.

• Approved $110M for Housing Accelerator Program (referred to Ways and Means)
• Approved $149,525 for Boston Cadets collective bargaining (13-0)
• Approved $149,525 for Police Cadets collective bargaining (13-0)
• Approved $1.515M feasibility study for school roof/window/door replacements (13-0)
• Adopted resolution affirming The Trust Act (13-0)
• Adopted resolution affirming PILOT program principles (11-2)
• Adopted resolution on inclusionary zoning and affordable housing (10-3)
• Approved $15.9M EDA Good Jobs Challenge grant

City Council

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1561 to discuss how changes to planning, development, zoning, and land use policies in Austin, Texas have increased housing production and affordability. The committee will also explore the potential to apply similar policies in Boston. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Hearing on Docket #1561: exploring Austin, TX housing policy changes and their potential application in Boston

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold hearings on three dockets: diversifying city revenue, addressing next steps after a failed property tax reclassification petition, and adopting FY 2025 tax classification.

• Hearing on diversifying Boston's revenue (Docket #0999)
• Hearing on next steps after failed property tax reclassification (Docket #1211)
• Hearing on adopting FY 2025 tax classification (Docket #1715)

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0998. The hearing will consider Boston LGBTQ+ youth community spaces and their public health benefits. The agenda lists discussion of the proposed spaces, with no specific decisions noted.

• Hearing on Docket #0998 about Boston LGBTQ+ youth community spaces and public health benefits

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on docket #1760 to discuss plans for addressing drag racing, dirt bikes, ATVs and other off‑road vehicles on neighborhood streets. A second hearing on docket #1761 will audit the City of Boston's accountability, transparency and accessibility concerning construction sites that affect small businesses.

• Hearing on docket #1760: discuss plans to address drag racing, dirt bikes, ATVs and other off‑road vehicles on neighborhood streets
• Hearing on docket #1761: audit city accountability, transparency and accessibility for construction sites impacting small businesses

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0475, an order for a biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and the Boston Residents Jobs Policy. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. No other business is on the agenda.

• Hearing on biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and Boston Residents Jobs Policy (Docket #0475)

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1398. Councilors Santana, Mejia, and Fernandes Anderson are listed as co‑sponsors. The hearing will review past successes and future opportunities for youth jobs offered by the City of Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #1398 to discuss educational and workforce development for youth jobs

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1298 to discuss the current condition of elevators in Boston Housing Authority properties. The committee will also consider communication from BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok referenced in Docket #1644, which relates to information required under section 17F for the elevator issue previously addressed in Docket #1357. No decisions are noted; the meeting is for discussion and status reporting.

• Docket #1298 – hearing on current status of BHA elevator systems
• Docket #1644 – review of communication from BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok under section 17F
• Reference to Docket #1357 passed on September 11, 2024, concerning BHA elevators

City Council

The Strong Women, Families & Communities Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1628, an order to address the final repairs needed for the pool at the Condon Community Center and School to reopen. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is made at the hearing.

• Hearing on Docket #1628: order for final repairs to the pool at Condon Community Center and School

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting and expending over $38 million in federal and state grants, including $15.9 million for workforce development, $11.95 million for emergency preparedness, and $4.46 million for lead paint hazard reduction. The council will also vote on appointments to boards such as the Audit Committee and Zoning Commission, and a land transfer of a Codman Square Park parcel to the Parks Department. Additionally, a communication regarding the potential landmark designation of the Daniel Withington House is pending action.

• $15,904,976.56 EDA Good Jobs Challenge grant for workforce development
• $11,952,986.00 FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative grant for regional preparedness
• $4,460,897.00 Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Grant for abatement in low-income housing
• $2,305,847.00 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness grant for extreme weather planning
• Declare surplus and transfer Codman Square Park parcel on Talbot Avenue to Parks Department

The Boston City Council approved multiple grant acceptances and appropriations, including a $15.9M EDA grant for workforce development, a $11.95M homeland security grant, and several smaller grants for housing, public safety, and community programs. It also passed collective bargaining funding for city unions, confirmed several appointments, and adopted resolutions. A resolution to place the Election Department under state receivership failed.

• Approved $15,904,976.56 EDA Good Jobs Challenge grant (12-0)
• Approved $11,952,986 FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative grant (12-0, 1 present)
• Approved $4,460,897 FFY24 Lead Paint Hazard Reduction grant (no vote recorded)
• Approved $2,305,847 FY24 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness grant (11-0, 2 present)
• Approved $1,000,000 Securing the Cities Continuation grant (11-0, 2 present)
• Approved $1,349,531.24 Shelter & Service Program Competitive grant (12-1)
• Approved $1,515,000 for school roof/window/door feasibility study (13-0)
• Failed resolution to place Election Department under state receivership (2-7, 4 present)

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will hear proposals to appropriate funds from the Reserve for Collective Bargaining to cover FY25 cost increases in four labor agreements: with AFSCME cafeteria workers ($881,479), Lunch Monitors ($457,886), SEIU Local 888 coordinators ($40,838), and SENA salaried employees ($3,806,367). The committee will also consider a $1,515,000 appropriation for a feasibility study through schematic design for roof, window, and door replacements at eight schools: Kenny, O'Donnell, Adams, Chittick, Everett, Gardner Pilot Academy, Lyndon, and Murphy K-8.

• $881,479 for AFSCME cafeteria workers collective bargaining agreement (2% wage increases 2023-2026)
• $457,886 for Lunch Monitors AFSCME contract (2% wage increases plus hourly additions)
• $40,838 for SEIU Local 888 coordinators at Boston Public Health Commission
• $3,806,367 for SENA salaried employees citywide (2% wage increase plus flat amounts and prepaid legal)
• $1,515,000 feasibility study for roof/window/door replacements at 8 schools

City Council

The Small Business & Professional Licensure Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1397 to discuss long-term vacant commercial spaces in the City of Boston. Councilors Weber and Mejia moved to invoke Rule 12 to add Councilor Pepén as an original co‑sponsor of the hearing. No decisions are recorded; the agenda item is for discussion.

• Hearing on Docket #1397 to discuss long-term vacant commercial spaces

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1393 to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY26 budget. The hearing was requested by Councilors Worrell and Mejia, with Councilor Weber added as co-sponsor. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Hearing on Docket #1393: Boston Public Schools FY26 Budget

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1300 to discuss Boston's Walking City Trail, a 27-mile urban hiking route connecting parks, gardens, urban forests, and streets through 17 neighborhoods.

• Hearing on Docket #1300: Boston Walking City Trail, a 27-mile route across 17 neighborhoods

City Council

The committee will hold a hearing to discuss a community process supporting consumers in District 7 affected by the impending closure of the Walgreens at 416 Warren Street. The order was co-sponsored by Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell, and Louijeune.

• Docket #0183: Order for a hearing to support consumers impacted by Walgreens closure at 416 Warren Street

City Council

The City Council's Education Committee will hold a hearing on two orders: one regarding transportation for student athletes and another for students during the first week of school. Councilor Flynn invoked Rule 12 to add Councilors Mejia and Murphy as co-sponsors. The hearing is scheduled for November 7, 2024.

• Hearing on Docket #0705: transportation for Boston Public Schools student athletes
• Hearing on Docket #1349: transportation for BPS students during the first week of school
• Councilor Flynn added Mejia and Murphy as original co-sponsors via Rule 12

City Council

The City Council will consider a $3.8 million supplemental appropriation to fund FY25 salary increases for Salaried Employees of North America (SENA) under a new collective bargaining agreement. The Council will also vote on accepting a $200,000 grant from Boston Children’s Hospital for early childhood programs and ratify the appointment of Kairos Shen as Chief of Planning. Several hearings and ordinances are proposed, including one on oil terminal employee safety and another on expanding school options.

• $3,806,367 supplemental appropriation for SENA collective bargaining agreement covering FY25-27 with 2% annual wage increases and flat amounts
• $200,000 grant from Boston Children's Hospital for Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative and Connect, Learn, Explore Program
• Appointment of Kairos Shen as Chief of Planning, effective October 15, 2024
• Ordinance regulating restrictions on park frontages (Docket #1197) recommended to pass
• Order for a hearing on increasing access to high-quality school options for BPS students

The Council approved a home rule petition granting certain death benefits to Rachel Marie Troy, widow of a former Boston firefighter, and passed an ordinance restricting park frontages. It also approved a $3.8M collective bargaining agreement with SENA, accepted a $200K grant from Boston Children's Hospital, and passed several other grants and resolutions.

• Passed home rule petition for death benefits for Rachel Marie Troy (13-0)
• Passed ordinance regulating restrictions on park frontages (10-1, 2 present)
• Referred $3,806,367 SENA collective bargaining appropriation to Ways and Means
• Accepted $200,000 BHCCI Connect, Learn & Explore grant from Boston Children's Hospital
• Passed $166,000 VBS Senior Center grant from Donor Group
• Passed $1,983,872 SMART grant from U.S. DOT for curbs digitization
• Adopted resolutions recognizing Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and Veterans Day
• Adopted consent agenda of 15 resolutions recognizing individuals and organizations

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1202, which proposes a special law to provide death benefits to Rachel Marie Troy, the widow of a former Boston firefighter. The committee will review the petition and hear testimony before deciding whether to advance it.

• Docket #1202: Petition for special law on death benefits for Rachel Marie Troy

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several supplemental appropriations for school and health commission collective bargaining agreements. The body will also consider grants for road safety and the acceptance of various in-kind donations. Several orders for public hearings regarding health access and community services are proposed.

• Appropriation of $1,515,000 for roof, window, and door replacement feasibility studies at eight schools
• Supplemental appropriations of $881,479 and $457,886 for Boston Public Schools collective bargaining agreements
• Acceptance of a $56,890.04 Municipal Road Safety grant for the Police Department
• Appropriation of $423,500 from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund for approved projects
• Acceptance of 1,500 turkeys valued at $75,000 donated by Stop and Shop

The Boston City Council passed a home rule petition to the General Court regarding property tax classification in the city. The Council also approved a $1.2 million federal grant for the Fire Department and confirmed three appointments to the Boston Art Commission. Several other budget orders for school and health contracts were referred to committee for further review.

• Passed home rule petition on property tax classification (12-1)
• Approved $1,202,560.90 federal grant for Fire Department
• Confirmed Nigel Jacobs, James Mason, and Abigail Norman to Boston Art Commission
• Adopted resolution recognizing Election Worker Appreciation Week
• Adopted resolutions supporting federal veteran mental health and homelessness bills
• Passed order accepting $75,000 in donated turkeys for Thanksgiving
• Passed order accepting $39,825 in donated furniture
• Referred multiple school and health contract funding orders to Ways and Means Committee

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1612. This item concerns a home rule petition to the General Courts for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston.

• Docket #1612: Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Property Tax Classification in the City of Boston

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1301. The hearing will focus on Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF) services in the Allston‑Brighton neighborhood. The committee will consider any recommendations or issues related to those services.

• Hearing on Docket #1301 – discussion of BCYF services in Allston‑Brighton

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1199. This ordinance proposes to codify the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).

• Hearing on Docket #1199: Ordinance Codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT)

City Council

The Boston City Council will vote on authorizing several federal and state grants, including a $75 million Commonwealth Builder Program grant for housing. It will also consider smaller grants for migrant shelter renovations, fire department resources, police training, and other community services. Several public‑safety and community‑development hearings are scheduled, and a resolution will designate a Hero Square at Blue Hill Ave. and Quincy St.

• Authorize $75,000,000 Commonwealth Builder Program grant (Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency) administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing
• Authorize $1,349,531.24 Shelter & Service Program Competitive grant (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) for migrant shelter renovations
• Authorize $1,202,560.90 FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA) for fire department resources
• Authorize $307,304.00 FY25 DMH CIT TTAC Grant (MA Department of Mental Health) for police crisis‑intervention training
• Order a hearing on public safety and quality‑of‑life issues in Downtown & Boston Common

The Boston City Council approved a $75 million grant from the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency for the Commonwealth Builder Program, which will be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The council also passed several other grant orders, including $2 million for the Clougherty Pool project and $2.225 million for a school feasibility study. Numerous resolutions and hearing orders were adopted or referred to committees.

• Approved $75M Commonwealth Builder Program grant (new draft)
• Approved $1.2M Assistance to Firefighters grant
• Approved $2M Clougherty Pool replacement grant
• Approved $2.225M for Pauline Agassiz Shaw-Charles H. Taylor Elementary School feasibility study (12-1)
• Approved $1M MBI Digital Equity Partnership grant
• Approved $200K BHCCI Connect, Learn & Explore grant
• Adopted resolution supporting UNITE HERE Local 26 hotel workers (13-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Intersex Awareness Day (13-0)

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1205. The hearing will explore options for critical public safety support and address quality-of-life concerns tied to the crisis at the Mass and Cass area. No decisions are indicated; the committee will discuss potential actions.

• Hearing on Docket #1205 to discuss public safety support and quality-of-life issues at Mass and Cass

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will consider Docket #1165, which authorizes Boston to accept and spend a $75,000,000 grant from the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency's Commonwealth Builder Program. The grant will be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and is intended to create workforce homeownership housing units for moderate‑income households. The committee will decide whether to approve the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

• Acceptance of $75,000,000 grant from Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency
• Funding for the Commonwealth Builder Program
• Creation of workforce homeownership housing units
• Long‑term availability for eligible moderate‑income households
• Administration by the Mayor’s Office of Housing

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on Docket 1445 to discuss allocating $15 million to residential taxpayers who need relief. It will also hear Docket 1512 to explore using surcharges as a source of residential tax relief. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• Docket 1445 – discussion of $15 million residential tax relief
• Docket 1512 – exploration of surcharge-based residential tax relief

City Council

The City Services & Innovation Technology Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1384. The body will address how utility street work is coordinated, notified, and complied with after completion.

• Docket #1384: utility street work coordination, notification, and compliance post-completion

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0996, a home‑rule petition seeking a special act to implement ranked‑choice voting in Boston. Councilor Worrell will chair the meeting, and a motion added Councilor Santana as an original co‑sponsor. The item was referred to the Committee on Government Operations for consideration.

• Home‑rule petition for a special act on ranked‑choice voting (Docket #0996)
• Motion by Councilors Louijeune and Mejia to add Councilor Santana as original co‑sponsor
• Referral to the Committee on Government Operations

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1001. The session focuses on homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in the City of Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #1001 regarding LGBTQ+ youth and young adult homelessness

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposals to set the 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election date and authorize in-person early voting. The body is also considering several grants for the Police Department and capital improvements for the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway.

• Proposed $1,000,000 grant for capital improvements to the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East Boston
• Proposed $7,000,000 ARPA grant to be administered by the Chief Financial Officer/Collector-Treasurer
• Multiple Police Department grants including $4,125,000 for Enhanced 911 services and $850,000 for the Boston Regional Intelligence Center
• Proposed order fixing the 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election date as September 9, 2025
• Hearing requests regarding USPS delivery in Mission Hill and community-safe rodent birth control

The Boston City Council approved a $7 million ARPA grant for COVID-19 recovery, a $1 million federal grant for Mary Ellen Welch Greenway improvements, and several public safety grants including $4.125M for Enhanced 911 services. The council also adopted resolutions supporting TPS holders and recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, and referred early voting and election date orders to committee.

• Approved $1M LWCF grant for Mary Ellen Welch Greenway improvements
• Approved $7M ARPA grant for COVID-19 recovery (11-2)
• Approved $4.125M grant for Enhanced 911 services
• Approved $850K grant for Boston Regional Intelligence Center (9-3)
• Approved $445,865.77 grant for 911 training
• Approved $175K grant for Youth and Police Initiative
• Adopted resolution supporting TPS holders (11-0-1)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day (12-0)

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will consider eight grant authorizations ranging from $10,000 to $4.125 million. The largest grant funds FY25 Enhanced 911 services through the Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant. Other grants support police overtime in Fairmount, intelligence center upgrades, 911 staff training, equipment for crime‑prevention projects, data collection, youth case‑management training, and a police‑youth initiative.

• $4,125,000 FY25 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant for Enhanced 911 services
• $850,000 FY24 Boston Regional Intelligence Center Earmark for technology upgrades
• $445,865.77 FY25 State 911 Training Grant for staff certification
• $175,000 FY24 Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant for Youth and Police Initiative
• $10,000 FY24 Fairmount Housing Development grant for police overtime patrols

City Council

The Institutional & Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hold a hearing (Docket #1425) to discuss inadequate United States Postal Service delivery services in Mission Hill and other Boston neighborhoods. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion of the issue.

• Hearing on USPS delivery service inadequacies (Docket #1425)

City Council

The Boston COVID-19 Recovery Committee will consider Docket #1385. The agenda item seeks approval of an order that would allow the City of Boston to accept and spend a $7,000,000 grant from the United States Department of the Treasury. The grant is from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and would be administered by the City’s Chief Financial Officer/Collector‑Treasurer.

• Approve order to accept $7,000,000 grant from U.S. Treasury
• Authorize expenditure of the grant under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
• Designate the City’s Chief Financial Officer/Collector‑Treasurer to administer the funds
• Reference Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act (2021) as the grant source

City Council

The City Services & Innovation Technology Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1130. The body will discuss implementing community-safe rodent birth control.

• Hearing on Docket #1130 regarding rodent birth control

City Council

The Education Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0197 to discuss the mental health needs of students, with a focus on guidance counselors. The hearing was originally sponsored by Councilors Louijeune and Coletta, with Councilor Fernandes Anderson added as a co-sponsor.

• Docket #0197: Order for hearing on student mental health needs and guidance counselors
• Rule 12 invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as co-sponsor

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider several grant authorizations, including a $20 million Federal Transit Administration RAISE grant for the Roxbury Resilient Transportation Corridors Project and a $2 million grant for the Clougherty Pool replacement. The Council will also review a $2.322 million Community Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and a $2.225 million feasibility study for an elementary school in Mattapan. Additional items include ordinance and resolution approvals and hearings on housing, wage theft, and public safety.

• Authorize acceptance and expenditure of up to $20,000,000 RAISE grant for improvements on Warren St, Malcolm X Blvd, and Melnea Cass Blvd in Roxbury
• Authorize $2,000,000 grant for Clougherty Pool replacement and bathhouse renovation
• Authorize $2,322,200 Community Mitigation Grant to offset costs related to a gaming establishment
• Authorize $2,225,000 for feasibility study and schematic design of Pauline Agassiz Shaw‑Charles H. Taylor Elementary School in Mattapan
• Ordinance to protect workers from heat‑related illness and injury

The Boston City Council approved an amended ordinance regarding the Black Men and Boys Commission, passed several grant authorizations including a $2.3M Community Mitigation Grant and a $2.2M school feasibility study, and adopted a consent agenda of resolutions. Several other items were referred to committees or remained in committee.

• Passed amended ordinance on Black Male Advancement for Equity and Welfare (13-0)
• Approved $2,322,200 Community Mitigation Grant from MA Gaming Commission
• Approved $2,225,000 for Pauline Agassiz Shaw-Charles H. Taylor Elementary School feasibility study (11-0, 2 not present)
• Approved $167,104 MassEVIP grant for 4 EV charging stations
• Adopted consent agenda of 19 resolutions
• Referred RAISE Grant ($20M) for Roxbury Resilient Transportation Corridors to committee
• Referred Clougherty Pool Project grant ($2M) to committee
• Referred FY24 Port Security Grant ($62,149) to committee

City Council

The Small Business & Professional Licensure Committee will hold a hearing (Docket #1392). The hearing is intended to provide additional support and informational sessions about how Boston’s new 225 liquor licenses will be distributed. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the focus is on discussion and guidance.

• Hearing to provide additional support and informational sessions on distribution of Boston’s new 225 liquor licenses (Docket #1392)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hear Docket #1335, which proposes accepting a $2,322,200 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The funds would offset costs tied to a nearby gaming facility's construction and operation.

• $2,322,200 Community Mitigation Grant from Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Docket #1335 to authorize grant acceptance and expenditure

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider several grant acceptances and a $2,225,000 appropriation for a feasibility study and schematic design for the Paul Agassiz Shaw‑Charles H. Taylor Elementary School in Mattapan. Additional items include acceptance of multiple federal, state and private grants for programs ranging from mobility technology to senior nutrition services. The council will also order hearings on standardized testing, residential tax‑relief funding, and other topics, and adopt a series of resolutions recognizing community groups and events.

• Approve $2,225,000 appropriation for feasibility study of Paul Agassiz Shaw‑Charles H. Taylor Elementary School (Mattapan)
• Accept $1,983,872 SMART grant for digitizing Boston’s curbs (DOT)
• Accept $167,104 MassEVIP grant for four DC fast‑charging stations at municipal parking lots
• Accept $2,232,152 Title III‑C grant for senior nutrition services (Age Strong Commission)
• Order hearing on $15 million residential taxpayer relief proposal

The Boston City Council approved a $2.225 million appropriation for a feasibility study and schematic design for the Pauline Agassiz Shaw-Charles H. Taylor Elementary School in Mattapan, referring it to the Committee on Ways and Means. The council also passed several grant acceptance orders, including a $1.98 million SMART grant for curbside digitization, a $175,000 police reform grant, and multiple grants for elder services. Numerous resolutions were adopted, including support for a COLA increase for city retirees. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items referred to committees or passed as part of consent agendas.

• Approved $2.225M for school feasibility study and schematic design (referred to Ways and Means)
• Passed $1.98M SMART grant for curbside digitization (referred to Environmental Justice committee)
• Passed $175,000 police reform grant for Youth and Police Initiative (referred to Public Safety committee)
• Passed $167,104 MassEVIP grant for 4 EV fast-charging stations (referred to Planning committee)
• Passed $150,000 BPS Sundays cultural access grant (referred to Arts committee)
• Passed $2.23M Title III-C nutrition services grant for older adults
• Passed $1.74M Council on Aging formula allocation grant
• Adopted resolution supporting COLA base increase for city retirees (12-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee will consider authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a series of grant awards. The agenda includes a $2,232,152 federal grant for the FY25 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program to provide nutrition services for older adults. Additional grants cover youth sports, early childhood licensing, senior heating replacements, and various elder‑care support programs.

• $2,232,152 federal FY25 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program for older adults
• $1,736,520 state FY25 Council on Aging allocation for social and health services for 115,768 seniors
• $1,038,243 federal FY25 Title III-B Supportive Services for home‑based senior care
• $530,999 federal FY25 Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Program
• $461,143 federal FY25 Title III-A Administration grant for program costs

City Council

The Education Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the special education services provided to children in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program.

• Education Committee hearing on Docket #0651
• Discussion on special education services for UPK students

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0704. The discussion will examine how restricted deeds affect property ownership and transfer, including both negative and positive effects. Committee members will also consider strategies to promote generational wealth creation.

• Public hearing on Docket #0704 about restricted deeds and generational wealth

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant authorizations for transportation, digital equity, and fire safety. The body is also scheduling hearings on the BPS FY26 budget, liquor license distribution, and vacant commercial spaces.

• Authorization of $25,000,000 for the Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project
• Authorization of $7,501,200 for Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue project design
• Authorization of $4,382,932.66 from BPDA for various projects including 1501 Commonwealth Avenue and 780 Morrissey Boulevard
• Authorization of $1,800,000 for a Chinatown I-90 reconnection feasibility assessment
• Authorization of $1,000,000 for the MBI Digital Equity Partnership Program

The Boston City Council passed an ordinance reforming the Boston Cultural Council by a 12-1 vote, with Councilor Coletta Zapata absent. The council also approved multiple grant acceptances and expenditures, including $25 million for the Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project and $7.5 million for the Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue design, and designated the William Lloyd Garrison House as a landmark.

• Passed ordinance reforming the Boston Cultural Council (12-1, Coletta Zapata absent)
• Approved $25M Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project grant acceptance
• Approved $7.5M Federal Highway Administration grant for Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue design
• Approved $2.56M BPDA grant for transportation improvement projects
• Approved $4.38M BPDA grant for multiple development projects
• Approved $1.8M Reconnecting Communities grant for Chinatown I-90 study
• Approved $539,256 MassEVIP grant for 60 EV charging stations
• Designated William Lloyd Garrison House, 17 Highland Park Street, as landmark

City Council

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee is reviewing several orders to accept and spend grant funds. These funds are designated for transportation improvements, historic surveys, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Acceptance of $25,000,000 for the Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project
• Acceptance of $7,501,200 for Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue project design
• Acceptance of $4,382,932.66 for various projects including 1501 Commonwealth Avenue and 780 Morrissey Boulevard
• Acceptance of $1,800,000 to study reconnecting the Chinatown neighborhood bisected by I-90
• Acceptance of $539,256 to fund 60 electric vehicle charging stations

City Council

The Ways & Means and Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committees will hold hearings on two dockets. The discussions will focus on the causes of increased Boston Police overtime spending and current staffing levels.

• Docket #1035: Hearing on causes of Boston Police overtime spending increases
• Docket #1207: Hearing on Boston Police Department staffing levels

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider accepting two grants totaling $13.7 million and approving a supplemental budget for the Boston Police Department. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance to establish an Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections.

• Accept $11.4M grant for urban forestry from USDA Forest Service
• Accept $2.3M grant for community mitigation from Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Approve $187,373 supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Department
• Consider ordinance establishing Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
• Designate William Lloyd Garrison House as a landmark

The Boston City Council approved a home rule petition to raise the maximum age for Boston Police Academy entrance, and passed two orders funding FY25 collective bargaining increases for the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association (BPSTSA) totaling $187,373. The council also passed a special law petition to waive the maximum police officer age for Chris Glaropoulos. Several grants and appointments were received and placed on file, and multiple resolutions were adopted.

• Approved home rule petition to raise max age for police academy entrance (12-0-1)
• Approved $187,373 transfer from Reserve for Collective Bargaining to Boston Police Department for BPSTSA contract (12-0-1)
• Approved $187,373 supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Department for BPSTSA contract (12-0-1)
• Passed special law petition to waive max police officer age for Chris Glaropoulos (12-0-1)
• Referred $11,406,762 USDA Forest Service urban forestry grant to Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks
• Referred $2,322,200 Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant to Committee on Ways and Means
• Referred William Lloyd Garrison House landmark designation to Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation
• Adopted consent agenda with 20 resolutions

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0926. This item concerns a Home Rule Petition for a special law regarding the maximum age requirement for entering the Boston Police Academy.

• Docket #0926: Home Rule Petition to raise maximum age for Boston Police Academy entrance

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on two dockets regarding the Boston Police Department. The items involve transferring and appropriating funds to cover collective bargaining agreement costs for the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc.

• Docket #1163: Reduce FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $187,373.00
• Docket #1164: Supplemental appropriation of $187,373.00 for the Boston Police Department
• Contract terms for BPSTSA from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2027
• Proposed 2% annual base wage increase and flat annual salary additions of $200, $200, $275, and $350

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant acceptances for senior services, transportation, and environment projects. The body is also considering supplemental appropriations for collective bargaining agreements and the transfer of a city-owned easement in Roxbury.

• Grant of $4,382,932.66 from BPDA for various projects including 1501 Commonwealth Avenue and Boston Landing
• Grant of $1,800,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study reconnecting Chinatown from I-90
• Grant of $2,232,152.00 for the Federal FY25 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program for older adults
• Supplemental appropriation of $45,682.00 for the Inspectional Services Department for IBEW collective bargaining
• Transfer of city-owned easement at 847, 849, and 851 Albany Street in Roxbury to the Public Facilities Commission

The Boston City Council approved four orders to fund collective bargaining wage increases for Inspectional Services and Tourism workers, totaling $68,714. It also passed a resolution supporting the New Madinah Community Development Project and three petitions to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers. Numerous grants and appointments were referred to committees or confirmed.

• Approved $45,682 transfer for IBEW wage increases (13-0)
• Approved $45,682 supplemental appropriation for IBEW (13-0)
• Approved $23,032 transfer for IATSE Local 11 wage increases (13-0)
• Approved $23,032 supplemental appropriation for IATSE Local 11 (13-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting New Madinah Community Development Project (13-0)
• Passed petition to waive police age limit for Keny Gateau (13-0)
• Passed petition to waive police age limit for Adam Watt (13-0)
• Passed petition to waive police age limit for Jean E. Roseney (13-0)

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on a proposed order authorizing Boston to accept and spend a $10 million Eversource grant. The funds would cover energy efficiency upgrades and rebates for public buildings and infrastructure projects.

• Accept $10M Eversource grant for energy efficiency upgrades and rebates
• Funds allocated to public buildings and infrastructure projects

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider a series of mayoral messages and orders, including the approval of a $75 million grant for the Commonwealth Builder Program to fund workforce homeownership units. The Council will also act on a $187,373 supplemental appropriation for the Boston Police Department and a $4.125 million public‑safety grant, among numerous other grant authorizations and appointments.

• Approve $75,000,000 Commonwealth Builder Program grant (Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency) for workforce homeownership units
• Approve $187,373 supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Department (BPSTSA contract) covering FY25 collective‑bargaining costs
• Approve $4,125,000 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant (MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security)
• Approve $1,000,000 EPA Stove Replacement Program grant for electric‑cooking education
• Confirm appointment of Jaimie McNeil to the Zoning Commission (term expires May 1 2025)

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0590 to discuss the City of Boston's current investments in and policies for using gunshot detection technology. No decision is scheduled; this is an informational hearing.

• Docket #0590: hearing on gunshot detection technology investments and policies

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will consider two orders. The first authorizes the City, through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, to accept and spend $40,000,000 into the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund, which was created by an executive order in February 2000 to support affordable housing in new market‑rate developments. The second authorizes the City to accept and spend $5,000,000 in a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for rapid rehousing, wraparound, and recovery services for individuals with a history of homelessness, administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing.

• Authorize acceptance and expenditure of $40,000,000 for the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund
• Authorize acceptance and expenditure of $5,000,000 grant for rapid rehousing services
• Grant provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health under State ARPA earmark

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing requests to transfer funds from the Reserve for Collective Bargaining to cover FY25 contract costs. These requests involve funding for the Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association and Teamsters Local 25.

• Docket #1110 & #1111: $786,503.00 for Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association FY25 contract costs
• Docket #1112 & #1113: $34,331.00 for Teamsters Local 25 FY25 contract costs

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1125. The committee is considering a petition for a special law to provide death benefits for Pamela Thompson.

• Docket #1125: Petition for special law regarding death benefits for Pamela Thompson

City Council

The Veterans, Military Families, & Military Affairs Committee will hold hearings on two dockets. The discussions will focus on the goals of the Office of Veterans Services and services for women veterans.

• Hearing on Docket #0349 regarding Office of Veterans Services goals and priorities
• Hearing on Docket #0588 regarding services for women veterans

City Council

The Planning, Development & Transportation Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0192. The session focuses on the ongoing modernization of Article 80 within Boston's Zoning Code.

• Hearing on Docket #0192 regarding Article 80 modernization of the Zoning Code

City Council

The Small Business & Professional Licensure Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0761. The order calls for an audit of the City of Boston's accountability, transparency, and accessibility concerning construction sites that impact small businesses.

• Hearing on Docket #0761 regarding construction site impacts on small businesses

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0478. The order concerns provisions for temporary mental health treatment, interventions, and preventions for children and youth prior to formal diagnosis.

• Hearing on Docket #0478: temporary mental health treatment or interventions for children and youth

City Council

The City Council will review several funding requests including a $25 million Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project and various community grants. The agenda also includes supplemental appropriations for collective bargaining agreements with Boston Public Library staff and Teamsters Local 25.

• $25,000,000.00 for the Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project
• $165,000.00 grant for the Connect, Learn and Explore Initiative
• $100,000.00 grant for urban space development at 581 Dudley Street
• $38,000.00 grant for the East Boston Survey Update
• $786,503.00 appropriation for Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association contract

The City Council approved several grants for cultural access, youth sports, and climate resiliency. It also adopted resolutions regarding the Community Syringe Redemption Program and cannabis labor peace, while denying a resolution in support of MCAS.

• Approved $100,000 grant for climate resiliency at 581 Dudley Street
• Approved $300,000 grant for Culture Access Fund (BPS Sundays)
• Approved $297,200 grant for FY24 Local Cultural Council Program
• Approved $250,000 grant for Cultural Access Fund (Barr Foundation)
• Approved $150,000 grant for BPS Sundays pilot program evaluation
• Adopted resolution to reinstate Community Syringe Redemption Program
• Adopted resolution supporting labor peace for cannabis workforce
• Denied resolution in support of MCAS (1-7)

City Council

The Planning, Development & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing regarding Docket #0303. The session is intended to review the rules and regulations of vehicles as they relate to the expansion of micro-mobility access.

• Hearing on Docket #0303 regarding vehicle rules and micro-mobility access

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025. Members are also considering several orders for public hearings regarding 911 system contingencies, gender-neutral bathrooms, and worker protections during extreme heat.

• $100,000.00 grant for the Youth Sports Fund to fund referee training and equipment
• Amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025
• Hearing regarding gender-neutral bathrooms in City-owned buildings
• Hearing regarding 911 system operations and contingency plans
• Hearing regarding protections for workers during extreme heat

The Council took up the Mayor's disapproval of its FY2025 budget and voted on a series of partial overrides. Several overrides failed, but enough passed that the minutes state Docket #0990 was overridden in part, constituting approval of the FY2025 City Budget. The Council also passed a resolution urging the state to preserve all Steward hospitals in Boston, and approved several capital appropriations and appointments.

• FY2025 City Budget approved after partial override of Mayor's disapproval (Docket #0990)
• Partial Override #2 passed (9-4): $114K arborist and $150K burial services for homicide victims, offset by $264K Parks & Rec personnel
• Partial Override #4 passed (13-0): reallocations including $1M to Boston Police Crime Lab and $500K to Family Justice Center
• Partial Override 1B passed (13-0): $300K for Right to Counsel, offset by $350K from Execution of Courts
• Partial Override 1J passed (12-1): $500K for families of murder victims, offset by $500K from Execution of Courts
• Partial Override 1P passed (11-2): $300K for ESOL parent classes
• Partial Override 1N passed (12-1): $250K for Black Male Equity Study
• Partial Override 1Q passed (10-3): multiple increases including $1M City Housing Vouchers and $500K College Readiness

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a public testimony hearing regarding Docket #0990. This item involves an amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Public testimony for FY25 Budget (Docket #0990)
• Amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant requests for the Fire Department, including funds for hazardous materials and training. Members are also considering a home rule petition regarding ranked choice voting and various orders for public hearings.

• $1,604,014.20 grant for FY24 Hazmat response
• $1,125,000.00 grant for FY24 State Training at the Boston Fire Training Academy
• $16,825.00 FEMA Port Security Grant
• $65,000.00 Racial Equity Fund grant to update the Color of Wealth in Boston report
• Home Rule Petition regarding Ranked Choice Voting in Boston

The Council passed the Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2025 (Docket #0671) by a vote of 10 yeas and 3 nays (Breadon, Mejia, Murphy). The Mayor filed a message disapproving the Council's June 5 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025 (Docket #0670) and submitted an amended order, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Council also accepted and expended several grants, including $1,604,014.20 for the FY24 Hazmat Grant and $1,125,000 for the FY24 State Training Grant, both from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. A resolution calling for 'Sundays for All' failed to pass after a procedural vote.

• Passed FY2025 School Department Annual Appropriation (Docket #0671) (10-3; nays: Breadon, Mejia, Murphy)
• Referred Mayor's amended FY2025 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order (Docket #0990) to Committee on Ways and Means
• Passed order to accept and expend $65,000 Racial Equity Fund grant from Boston Charitable Trust (13-0)
• Passed order to accept and expend $1,604,014.20 FY24 Hazmat Grant from Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
• Passed order to accept and expend $1,125,000 FY24 State Training Grant from Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
• Passed order to accept and expend $16,825 FY2020-2021 Port Security Grant from FEMA
• Adopted resolution recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday (13-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Flag Day (12-0, 1 not present: Mejia)

City Council

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing orders to accept and expend three separate grants for the Fire Department. These funds are designated for port security, training initiatives, and hazardous materials response.

• $16,825.00 FEMA grant for port-wide risk management and infrastructure protection
• $1,125,000.00 Massachusetts Department of Fire Services grant for equipment and training
• $1,604,014.20 Massachusetts Department of Fire Services grant for hazardous materials response

City Council

The City Council will review several grant acceptances for arts, culture, and public health programs. The agenda also includes land mark designations, personnel appointments, and requests to set expenditure limits for multiple city revolving funds.

• Acceptance of $300,000.00 grant from the Boston Foundation for BPS Sundays
• Acceptance of $297,200.00 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for Local Cultural Council Program
• Acceptance of $250,000.00 grant from the Barr Foundation for BPS Sundays
• Acceptance of $150,000.00 grant from Pilot House Philanthropy for BPS Sundays
• Acceptance of $50,000.00 grant from US Conference of Mayors for childhood obesity prevention

The Boston City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order, along with major capital improvement budgets for city departments and Boston Public Schools. The council also approved a home rule petition to change property tax classifications and passed several revolving fund authorizations for departments including Police, Parks, and Arts. Numerous grants were referred to committees for further review, while various resolutions and appointments were adopted or filed.

• Passed FY2025 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order (10-3)
• Passed $240,375,000 capital appropriation for Boston Public Schools (11-2)
• Passed $184,780,000 capital appropriation for city departments (11-2)
• Passed $40,000,000 equipment lease-purchase authorization (11-2)
• Passed home rule petition on property tax classification (8-4)
• Passed $4,400,000 appropriation from 21st Century Fund
• Passed $29,780,000 appropriation from Parking Meter Fund for transportation
• Passed $40,000,000 appropriation to OPEB Liability Trust Fund (13-0)

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0642. This item involves a message and order for a home rule petition to the General Court concerning property tax classification in Boston.

• Home rule petition regarding property tax classification (Docket #0642)

City Council

The City Council is considering an order for a committee hearing regarding Docket #0585. This hearing would focus on auditing the City of Boston's hiring, firing, and promotion procedures.

• Hearing on Docket #0585 regarding city personnel policies

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These items include funding for the School Department, capital improvements for city departments, and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for equipment acquisitions including vehicles and school buses
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a hearing on several fiscal year 2025 budget items. The discussion includes annual appropriations for the City and School Department, as well as various capital improvement funds.

• $40,000,000.00 appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• $29,780,000.00 for various transportation and public realm improvements from the Parking Meter Fund
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects
• $184,780,000.00 for capital improvements across various city departments

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These items include funding for Boston Public Schools, various city department capital improvements, and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvement purposes
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvement purposes
• $40,000,000.00 for equipment acquisition via lease or installment sales
• $40,000,000.00 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several fiscal matters including the FY25 Operating Budget and Capital Budget. The agenda also includes requests for hearings on cannabis zoning buffers, cultural districts, and a downtown parks administrator.

• Acquisition of 0 Dale Street in Hyde Park via eminent domain for parkland
• FY25 Operating Budget orders including School Department appropriations
• Capital Budget orders including loan orders and lease purchase agreements
• Proposed zoning amendment to remove the half mile buffer zone between cannabis establishments
• Reappointments of Alaa Mukahhal, Kerry Walsh Logue, Hansy Better Barraza, and Sherry Dong to the Zoning Board of Appeal

The City Council authorized the expenditure of a $100,000 grant for mental health training for early childhood educators. The Council denied the landmark designation of the Putnam Nail Factory / George Lawley & Son Shipyard. Several temporary employee appointments and commemorative resolutions were also approved.

• Approved $100,000 grant for EEC Mental Health Earmark training
• Denied landmark designation for 12-12R Ericsson Street (0-10)
• Adopted resolutions for Memorial Day, EMS Week, and the VSAFE Act
• Approved multiple temporary employee appointments for City Council
• Referred cannabis buffer zone hearing to Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation
• Referred cultural districts hearing to Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism & Special Events
• Referred downtown parks administrator hearing to Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks
• Referred eminent domain taking of 0 Dale Street to Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 budget items, including annual appropriations for the Law and School departments. The committee is also considering multiple large-scale capital improvement orders for city departments and Boston Public Schools.

• $240,375,000.00 appropriation for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 appropriation for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 for transportation network service impacts on roads and bridges
• $29,780,000.00 for various transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several appropriation orders for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This includes funding for the School Department, various city department capital improvements, and equipment acquisitions. The agenda also covers revolving funds for environmental conservation and distributed energy resources.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• Up to $40,000,000 for equipment acquisitions including vehicles and IT hardware

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing the FY2025 annual appropriation and tax order. The hearing includes several large-scale funding requests for school improvements, transportation infrastructure, and various city department projects. It also addresses specific allocations for park maintenance and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• $1,850,000 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several dockets related to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These items include annual appropriations for the city and school department, along with various capital improvement funds. The hearing also covers specific allocations for transportation infrastructure and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvement purposes
• $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 to address transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment acquisitions

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several items related to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This includes large-scale funding for Boston Public Schools and various city department capital improvements. The committee is also considering funds for transportation infrastructure and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment acquisitions

City Council

The City Council is considering orders to fund collective bargaining agreements for the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation. Other items include budget orders for FY25 operations and capital, as well as requests for hearings on small business relief and short-term rental enforcement.

• Order to reallocate $7,754,649.00 for Boston Police Superior Officers Federation contract costs
• FY25 Operating Budget orders for the School Department and post employment benefits
• Capital Budget orders including loan orders and lease purchase agreements
• Petition to waive maximum age requirement for police officer Elsie Barbosa
• Order for a hearing on creating a small business vandalism relief fund

The Boston City Council approved two related orders moving $7,754,649.00 from the FY24 Reserve for Collective Bargaining to fund Boston Police Department increases under collective bargaining agreements with the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation. The contract covers July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 and includes base wage increases of 2%, 1.5%, 2%, 1%, and 2.5%, plus a Transitional Career Award Program added in July 2023 and reforms on discipline, return to duty, paid detail, and union release. Both orders passed with 13 yeas. The Council also passed a home rule petition to create a Boston Public Library branch within an affordable housing development downtown, and adopted several resolutions, including recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 19th as Malcolm X's Birthday as a municipal holiday.

• Approved reduction of FY24 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $7,754,649.00 for Boston Police Department funding (13 yeas)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $7,754,649.00 for Boston Police Department FY24 collective bargaining costs (13 yeas)
• Passed home rule petition for a Boston Public Library branch within an affordable housing development downtown
• Adopted resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 18th as Haitian Flag Day
• Adopted resolution recognizing Malcolm X's Birthday, May 19th, as a Boston municipal holiday
• Referred petition to waive maximum age requirement for police officer Elsie Barbosa to Committee on Government Operations
• Referred order for a hearing on a small business vandalism relief fund to Committee on Small Business and Professional Licensure
• Referred order for a hearing on short-term rental violation enforcement to Committee on Housing and Community Development

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These items include funding for the Boston Public Health Commission, the School Department, and various city department capital improvements.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for equipment acquisition across city departments
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation and tax orders. These items include funding for the Boston Public Health Commission, the School Department, and various city-wide capital improvement projects.

• $40,000,000.00 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 from the Capital Grant Fund for transportation network service impacts
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 budget items, including annual appropriations for the Boston Police Department and School Department. The hearing also covers various capital improvement funds for city departments, schools, and infrastructure.

• $240,375,000.00 appropriation for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 appropriation for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $29,780,000.00 appropriation from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements
• $4,000,000.00 appropriation for transportation network service impacts on roads and bridges

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing orders to reallocate $7,754,649.00 to the Boston Police Department. This funding covers cost increases from the collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation.

• $7,754,649.00 appropriation for BPD contract costs
• Reduction of FY24 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $7,754,649.00
• Contract wage increases of 2%, 1.5%, 2%, 1%, and 2.5%
• Addition of the Transitional Career Award Program in July 2023

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These include funding for the Boston Police Department, the School Department, and various city-wide capital improvement projects.

• FY25 Budget for the Boston Police Department
• $40,000,000.00 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 from the Capital Grant Fund for transportation network service impacts
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0415. The committee will discuss current trauma response resources in the City of Boston and the potential for their expansion.

• Hearing regarding trauma response resources and potential expansion (Docket #0415)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several appropriation orders related to the FY25 budget. The agenda includes funding for the School Department and various capital improvement projects across city departments.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 to address transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment acquisitions including vehicles and IT hardware

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several orders related to the FY25 Operating Budget, Capital Grant Fund, and Capital Budget. The meeting also includes a request to accept a $100,000 grant for Chinatown Childcare Services.

• $100,000 grant for Chinatown Childcare Services
• FY25 Operating Budget orders (Dockets #0670-#0672)
• Capital Grant Fund credited appropriations (Dockets #0673-#0675)
• Capital Budget loan orders and lease-purchase agreements (Dockets #0676-#0678)
• Hearing order to expand the urban tree canopy in District 2

The City Council passed a Home Rule Petition regarding a disability pension for Brian McPherson and confirmed Nakeeda Burns to the Zoning Commission. The Council also adopted several resolutions recognizing heritage months and community organizations.

• Passed Home Rule Petition for Brian McPherson disability pension (11-0)
• Confirmed Nakeeda Burns to the Zoning Commission
• Approved appointment of temporary employees Miroslav Alvarez, Beatrix Knight, and Karishma Chouhan
• Adopted resolution supporting S.1165 'An Act to protect injured workers' (12-0)
• Adopted resolutions recognizing AAPI Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Mother's Day
• Adopted resolution recognizing Gay for Good
• Referred $100,000 Chinatown Childcare Services grant to Committee on Strong Women, Families, and Communities
• Referred District 2 urban tree canopy hearing to Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation and tax orders. These items include funding for the Planning Department, School Department, and various city-wide capital improvement projects.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 for the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for city equipment acquisitions via lease or installment sales
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Boston City Council Ways & Means Committee is reviewing multiple dockets for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Proposed appropriations would fund capital improvements, equipment purchases, and transportation infrastructure across city departments. These allocations support municipal services including public schools, police and fire operations, road maintenance, and child care programs.

• $240,375,000 appropriation for Boston Public Schools capital improvements (Docket #0677)
• $184,780,000 for city departments including Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation (Docket #0676)
• Up to $40,000,000 in lease agreements for ambulances, school buses, and traffic signal equipment (Docket #0678)
• $29,780,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements (Docket #0674)
• $900,000 limit on the Boston Centers for Youth & Families revolving fund to operate City Hall Child Care (Docket #0689)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These items include funding for the School Department, various city departments, and specific infrastructure projects.

• $40,000,000.00 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• $29,780,000.00 for various transportation and public realm improvements
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects
• $184,780,000.00 for capital improvements across multiple city departments

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These items include funding for the School Department, various city departments, and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 for the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for equipment acquisitions including vehicles and school buses
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several messages and orders regarding fiscal year 2025 appropriations. These items include funding for the Fire Department, School Department, and various city-wide capital improvement projects.

• FY2025 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for the Boston Fire Department
• $40,000,000.00 appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 from the Capital Grant Fund for transportation network services impact
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 budget and appropriation orders. These include funding for the School Department, human services, and various city department capital projects. The hearing also covers funds for transportation infrastructure and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation infrastructure and road impacts
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment leases and purchases

City Council

The City Council will review orders to fund Boston Police Superior Officers Federation contract increases using $7,754,649.00 from the reserve fund. The agenda also includes reports on several federal and state grants for housing, community safety, and digital services. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding hotel safety and hearings on vehicle-related issues.

• $7,754,649.00 appropriation for Boston Police Superior Officers Federation contract increases
• $38,277,047.00 appropriation for Community Preservation Act projects
• $3,000,000.00 grant for the Multilingual Digital Experience program
• Ordinance for Safe and Healthy Hotels in the City of Boston
• Hearing on addressing drag racing, dirt bikes, and ATVs on neighborhood streets

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on an 11-2 vote, with Councilors Flynn and Murphy opposed. The Council also passed a $38,277,047 Community Preservation Fund appropriation for community preservation projects and approved several grants, including $20,000,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds and $7,754,649 for Boston Police Department collective bargaining costs (referred to committee). A Home Rule Petition amending Fire Department Cadet Program training requirements passed 10-3, and the FY25 Operating, Capital, and School Department budgets remain in the Committee on Ways and Means.

• Adopted resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza (11-2; Flynn, Murphy opposed)
• Passed $38,277,047 in FY24 Community Preservation Fund appropriations for community preservation projects
• Passed $1,705,475.12 Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant (13-0)
• Passed $44,100 CVIPI violence intervention grant (13-0)
• Passed $84,000 CISM mental wellness grant for BPD officers (13-0)
• Passed $1,260,000 Cemetery Division appropriation from Cemetery Trust Fund (13-0)
• Passed Home Rule Petition amending Fire Department Cadet Program training requirements (10-3; FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy opposed)
• Passed $20,000,000 CDBG, $7,000,000 HOME, $4,000,000 HOPWA, and $2,000,000 Emergency Solution grants

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several appropriation orders for fiscal year 2025. These items include funding for Boston Public Schools, city department capital improvements, and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvement purposes
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvement purposes
• $40,000,000.00 for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for city department equipment acquisitions via lease or installment sales
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2025. These include funding for the Boston Public Schools, city department capital improvements, and various municipal funds.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvement purposes
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvement purposes
• $40,000,000.00 for the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $40,000,000.00 limit for equipment acquisition via lease or installment sales
• $29,780,000.00 for transportation and public realm improvements from the Parking Meter Fund

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several orders related to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These items include appropriations for Boston Public Schools, transportation infrastructure, and various city department capital improvements.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvement purposes
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation infrastructure and network services impact
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment leases and purchases

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 budget items and appropriation orders. These include funding for city departments, the school department, and various capital improvement projects.

• $40,000,000.00 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 from the Capital Grant Fund for transportation network service impacts
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation orders. These items include annual budgets for the School Department and Transportation/Public Works departments, as well as various capital improvement funds.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 for city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for city equipment acquisitions via lease or installment sales
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several appropriation orders for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These items include funding for the School Department, various city departments, and infrastructure projects.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for capital improvements across various city departments
• $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation infrastructure impacts from network services
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment acquisitions

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee is holding a hearing regarding the biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and the Boston Residents Jobs Policy.

• Biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission
• Review of the Boston Residents Jobs Policy

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several messages and orders related to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These items include large-scale appropriations for city departments, school improvements, and equipment acquisitions.

• $240,375,000.00 appropriation for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 appropriation for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Up to $40,000,000.00 in lease or installment sales agreements for city equipment
• $29,780,000.00 transfer from Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 appropriation and tax orders. These items include funding for the School Department, various city departments, and specific infrastructure projects.

• $40,000,000.00 to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000.00 from Capital Grant Fund for transportation network service impacts
• $29,780,000.00 from Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements
• $1,850,000.00 for Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects
• $184,780,000.00 for various city department capital improvement purposes

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several fiscal year 2025 budget items. These include annual appropriations for city operations and the school department, as well as various capital improvement funds.

• $240,375,000.00 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000.00 for city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000.00 for OPEB Liability Trust Fund appropriation
• Up to $40,000,000.00 for equipment acquisition via lease or installment sales
• $29,780,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for transportation and public realm improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several dockets related to the FY2025 budget. The items include annual appropriations for city departments and the school department, as well as various capital improvement projects. Public testimony is scheduled for this hearing.

• $240,375,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $4,000,000 for transportation infrastructure related to network services
• Up to $40,000,000 for city equipment acquisitions including vehicles and computers

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0263. This item concerns a petition for a special law related to the disability pension of Brian McPherson.

• Petition for a special law regarding the disability pension for Brian McPherson (Docket #0263)

City Council

The Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology is reviewing Docket #0189. This order proposes a hearing to discuss providing technical assistance and outlining best practices for civic associations.

• Order for a hearing regarding technical assistance and best practices for civic associations (Docket #0189)

City Council

The Housing and Community Development Committee is reviewing orders to accept four federal grants from HUD. These funds will be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing to support affordable housing, economic development, and emergency services.

• $20,000,000 CDBG grant for housing and economic development
• $7,000,000 Home Investment Partner grant for affordable housing production
• $4,000,000 HOPWA grant for services for individuals affected by AIDS
• $2,000,000 Emergency Solution Grant for homelessness prevention and shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing an appropriation order for $1,260,000.00. The funds are designated for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the Treasury Department. This would be funded from the Cemetery Trust Fund.

• $1,260,000.00 appropriation order for cemetery division and trust office

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0582. This home rule petition proposes an act to amend training requirements for the Fire Department Cadet Program in Boston.

• Home Rule Petition for Fire Department Cadet Program training (Docket #0582)

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0642. This item involves a message and order for a home rule petition to the General Court concerning property tax classification in Boston.

• Home rule petition regarding property tax classification (Docket #0642)

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee is reviewing three grant authorizations for the Boston Police Department. These funds are intended for gang violence prevention, crime data reporting, and officer mental wellness programs.

• $1,705,475.12 grant for Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative
• $44,100.00 grant for Boston Violence Intervention & Prevention Initiative (CVIPI)
• $84,000.00 grant for critical incident stress management and peer support for BPD officers

City Council

The Community Preservation Act Committee is holding a hearing regarding an appropriation order. The order proposes using Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund revenues to fund various community preservation projects.

• $38,277,047.00 appropriation for community preservation projects

City Council

The City Council is reviewing mayoral orders for the 2025 fiscal year. These include funding for Boston Public Schools, various city departments, and transportation infrastructure. The agenda also includes grants for energy efficiency and homelessness services.

• $240,375,000 appropriation for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $184,780,000 for various city department capital improvements
• $4,000,000 to address transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• $5,000,000 grant for rapid rehousing and homelessness support services
• Up to $10,000,000 Eversource grant for energy efficiency in public buildings

The Council approved supplemental appropriations totaling about $12.7 million to fund collective bargaining agreements for Boston Police units, drawing from the FY24 Reserve for Collective Bargaining. It also passed a $15,000 Veterans Heritage Grant and designated two downtown buildings as landmarks. Most of the FY2025 budget and appropriation orders were referred to committees for review, and numerous resolutions and hearing orders were adopted or referred.

• Approved $7,767,193 supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society contract (11-0, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Approved $4,909,838 supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit contract (12-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $34,294 supplemental appropriation for Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6 contract (12-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $15,000 Veterans Heritage Grant from the Secretary of the Commonwealth (12-0, 1 absent)
• Designated The Blue Cross Blue Shield Building, 133 Federal Street, as a Landmark
• Designated The Hutchinson Building, 29 Bromfield Street, as a Landmark
• Adopted resolution recognizing Eid Al-Fitr as a City of Boston holiday on April 10, 2024 (12-1, Flynn nay)
• Adopted resolution in support of Bill S.2600, An Act Enhancing School Bus Safety (12-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing orders to fund collective bargaining agreements. These items involve transferring funds from the Reserve for Collective Bargaining to specific city departments.

• $7,767,193.00 for Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society contract
• $34,294.00 for Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6 contract
• $4,909,838.00 for Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit contract

City Council

The Housing and Community Development Committee will hold hearings regarding two orders. These include a hearing on improving fair housing practices and another to explore programs preventing discrimination against tenants using housing choice vouchers.

• Hearing on addressing and improving fair housing practices (Docket #0202)
• Hearing on preventing landlord/broker discrimination against voucher holders (Docket #0414)

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0512. The agenda item is an order to discuss the Shattuck housing proposal, which aims to prioritize racial equity. No final vote or decision is recorded in the provided text.

• Hearing on Docket #0512 regarding the Shattuck housing proposal
• Discussion focused on prioritizing racial equity in housing

City Council

The City Council will review several financial orders, including a $4.9 million appropriation for Boston Police Detective contracts and $40 million for the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund. The agenda also includes multiple appointments to local commissions and requests for hearings on trash collection and pedestrian safety.

• $4,909,838.00 appropriation for Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society-Superior Officers Unit contracts
• $40,000,000.00 for the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund
• $346,835.00 grant for the Federal FY24 Senior Companion Program
• $140,253.00 grant for the FY24 Retired Senior Volunteer Program
• Home rule petition regarding property tax classification in Boston

The City Council approved grants for open data curriculum, commercial acquisition assistance, and arts and parks programming. The council also confirmed several board appointments and approved a preservation restriction for Fowler-Clark Farm.

• Approved $500,000 grant for Open Data Curriculum
• Approved $700,000 grant for Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP)
• Approved $325,000 grant for Red Sox Arts and Parks Program
• Approved preservation restriction on Fowler-Clark Farm at 487 Norfolk Street
• Confirmed Anne Kilguss to Bay Village Historic District Commission
• Confirmed Senam Kumahia to Boston Landmarks Commission
• Confirmed Senam Kumahia to Bay Village Historic District Commission
• Adopted resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month

City Council

The Small Business & Professional Licensure Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0136. This item proposes authorizing the City of Boston to accept and spend a $700,000 grant from the Barr Foundation. The funds are intended for the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP).

• $700,000 grant for the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP)

City Council

The Education Committee will hold a hearing regarding a message and order to accept a grant from the MA Department of Education. The funds will be administered by the Department of Innovation and Technology to develop a curriculum for Boston Public Schools and other educational providers.

• Docket #0381: $500,000.00 grant for Open Data Curriculum

City Council

The Housing and Community Development Committee will hold a hearing regarding Docket #0398. The session aims to explore strategies for developing mixed-income social housing in Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #0398 regarding mixed-income social housing development

City Council

The City Council will review several grant acceptances for housing, economic development, and emergency services. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to local landmark commissions and requests for hearings on city policies.

• $25,000,000.00 Harvard Allston Brighton Fund grant for affordable homeownership and rental housing
• $20,000,000.00 Federal FY24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• $7,000,000.00 Federal FY24 Home Investment Partner grant
• $5,000,000.00 Aquatics Facilities Grant for repairs and maintenance
• Hearing request to audit mental health curriculum and services in Boston Public Schools

The City Council approved an ordinance to create the Planning Department in an amended draft. The council also confirmed numerous appointments to landmark district commissions and passed several honorary resolutions.

• Passed ordinance creating the Planning Department (8-3)
• Approved age waiver for Alex Guzman to join Boston Police Department (13-0)
• Passed ordinance amending Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement
• Approved $5M grant for aquatic facilities repairs and maintenance
• Approved $659,990 grant for energy efficiency and conservation
• Authorized Statement of Interest for Boston Community Leadership Academy 7-12 School
• Confirmed multiple appointments to various Landmark District Commissions
• Adopted resolutions for Cabo Verdean Women's Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, and Boston University Graduate Workers

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a message to authorize the City of Boston to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. This action addresses facility deficiencies at The Boston Community Leadership Academy 7-12 School.

• Statement of Interest for The Boston Community Leadership Academy 7-12 School
• MSBA Core Program application via M.G.L. c. 70B, § 5

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee is holding a hearing on two grant authorizations. One proposal involves $5,000,000 for the repair and maintenance of aquatic facilities. Another proposes accepting $659,990 for energy efficiency and conservation strategies.

• $5,000,000 Aquatics Facilities Grant for repairs and maintenance
• $659,990 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

City Council

The Planning, Development & Transportation Committee is reviewing several messages and orders for the confirmation of new and returning members to city commissions. These appointments cover historic district, architectural conservation, and water commissions.

• South End Landmark District Commission reappointments and appointments
• Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission reappointments and appointments
• Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural Conservation District Commission appointments
• Bay Village Historic District Commission appointments
• Boston Landmarks Commission appointments

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0398. The session will explore strategies for developing mixed-income social housing to increase access and affordability in Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #0398 regarding mixed-income social housing development

City Council

The City Council will review several supplemental appropriations to fund collective bargaining agreements for the Boston Police Department and various city unions. The agenda also includes multiple appointments to historic district and landmark commissions, as well as requests for hearings on city procurement and school services.

• $7,767,193.00 appropriation for Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society contract
• $34,294.00 appropriation for Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6
• $1,203,751.00 appropriation for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93
• Home rule petition for a new Boston Public Library branch in an affordable housing development
• Ordinance to create the Planning Department in the City of Boston

The City Council approved several supplemental appropriations and budget reductions to fund collective bargaining agreements for city employees. The Council also passed a home rule petition regarding inauguration dates and adopted several commemorative resolutions.

• Passed home rule petition to ensure inauguration dates do not fall on federal holidays (11-2)
• Approved $1,203,751 for AFSCME Council 93 collective bargaining (13-0)
• Approved $647,254 for SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining (13-0)
• Approved $2,945 for New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156 (13-0)
• Adopted resolution in support of The Location Shield Act (13-0)
• Adopted resolutions recognizing Bangladesh Independence Day and Andrea Swain Day
• Approved appointments of temporary employees Ariel Burey and Yuqing Sun
• Adopted consent agenda including resolutions for National Equal Pay Day and other recognitions

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0256. The item proposes an ordinance to amend Chapter 12, Section 12-3.5 of the City of Boston Code regarding senior citizen property tax work-off abatements.

• Ordinance amendment for Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement

City Council

The committee is reviewing orders to fund contract increases for city employees. These items involve reducing the FY24 Reserve for Collective Bargaining to provide supplemental appropriations for various departments.

• $1,203,751.00 appropriation for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93
• $647,254.00 appropriation for Service Employees International Union, Local 888
• $2,945.00 appropriation for Boston Police Department and New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156

City Council

The Council will review several grant acceptances, including a large appropriation for the Community Preservation Fund and various federal grants for senior services. The agenda also includes orders for hearings on street food regulation and police laboratory resources. Additionally, members will discuss expanding handicap parking placards to include pregnant residents.

• $38,277,047.00 appropriation for community preservation projects
• $44,100.00 grant for the Boston Violence Intervention & Prevention Initiative
• Ordinance regulating non-motorized street food carts
• Preservation restriction for Fowler-Clark Farm at 487 Norfolk Street
• Hearing request regarding resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory

The Council passed a series of state and federal grants administered by the Age Strong Commission for older-adult nutrition, caregiver, ombudsman, and senior center programs, totaling roughly $6.3 million. It also adopted a resolution supporting state legislation H.1250/S.799 on health equity (yeas 13) and a resolution recognizing the Sun Poem. A $38,277,047 Community Preservation Fund appropriation and several other items were referred to committees rather than decided, and multiple hearing orders and appointments passed under suspension of the rules.

• Passed $2,232,152 Federal FY24 Title III-C Nutrition Service Program grant (Age Strong Commission)
• Passed $1,038,243 Federal FY24 Title III-B Supportive Services grant (Age Strong Commission)
• Passed $530,999 Federal FY24 Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Program grant (Age Strong Commission)
• Passed $461,143 Federal FY24 Title III-A Administration grant (Age Strong Commission)
• Passed $177,271 Federal FY24 Title III-Ombudsman Program grant (Age Strong Commission)
• Passed $150,000 Age Strong Universal Fund grant (Donor Group)
• Passed $84,058 Federal FY24 Title III-D Disease Prevention & Health Promotion grant (Age Strong Commission)
• Passed $1,525,380.77 Federal FY24 Nutrition Services Incentive Program grant (Age Strong Commission)

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0413. The committee will discuss the results of last year's youth summer jobs programs and prepare for the upcoming summer.

• Review of results from last year's youth summer jobs programs
• Preparation for this summer's youth summer jobs programs

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery Committee is holding a hearing regarding Docket #0264. The discussion focuses on how for-profit urgent care centers affect nonprofit community health centers in Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #0264 regarding for-profit vs. nonprofit healthcare impact

City Council

The committee is reviewing orders to authorize the City of Boston to accept and spend various federal and private grants. These funds will be administered by the Age Strong Commission to provide nutrition, caregiver support, and health programs for older adults.

• $2,232,152 grant for the Title III-C Nutrition Service Program
• $1,038,243 grant for Title III-B Supportive Services
• $530,999 grant for the Family Caregiver Support Program
• $177,271 grant for the Ombudsman Program
• $150,000 grant for the Age Strong Universal Fund

City Council

The City Council will consider several grant acceptances, including over $2.6 million for the State Elder Lunch Program. The agenda also includes orders for hearings on school bus technology and commercial property tax values. Additionally, the council will review reports regarding honey bee zoning amendments.

• Acceptance of a $2,650,633.20 grant for the State Elder Lunch Program
• Modification of a $2,500,000 expenditure for food waste disposal infrastructure
• Acceptance of a $1,525,380.77 grant for nutrition services for older adults
• Hearing order regarding technological improvements in school bus transportation
• Report on the Boston Zoning Code amendment regarding honey bees

The City Council approved new ordinances and zoning code amendments related to honey bees. The council also approved several grants for senior nutrition and forensic science training, and adopted multiple resolutions recognizing cultural events and individuals.

• Passed ordinance and zoning code amendment regarding honey bees (13-0)
• Approved $2,650,633.20 grant for FY24 State Elder Lunch Program
• Approved $2,500,000.00 modification for food waste disposal infrastructure (13-0)
• Approved $36,615.00 grant for forensic science training and education
• Adopted resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day
• Adopted resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month
• Adopted resolution to establish a digital marketplace pilot program (12-0)
• Adopted resolution to study filling Downtown office vacancies (12-0)

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee is holding a hearing regarding planned facilities work scheduled for this summer. The discussion will address how these building projects may impact services provided to children, families, and seniors.

• Hearing on Docket #0267 regarding summer facilities work

City Council

The City Council voted to accept various state and federal grants for city departments. These funds will support nutrition, caregiver services, and fire department equipment. Several orders were passed following motions for reconsideration by Councilor Santana.

• $2,232,152.00 grant for the Federal FY24 Title III-C Nutrition Service Program
• $1,038,243.00 grant for Federal FY24 Title III-B Supportive Services
• $530,999.00 grant for the Federal FY24 Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Program
• $461,143.00 grant for Federal FY24 Title III-A Administration
• $177,271.00 grant for the Federal FY24 Title III-Ombudsman Program

The Boston City Council approved a series of state and federal grants, the largest being $2,232,152.00 in Federal FY24 Title III-C Nutrition Service Program funding for older adults through the Age Strong Commission. It also authorized two contracts of up to 10 years for curbside electric vehicle charging stations at no cost to the City, which passed 12-1 with Councilor Flynn voting no. A resolution calling for 'Sundays for All' failed to pass after a 6-2 vote. Most other actions were resolutions, referrals to committees, or ceremonial recognitions adopted by consent.

• Approved $2,232,152.00 Federal FY24 Title III-C Nutrition Service Program grant for older adults (Age Strong Commission)
• Approved $1,604,014.20 FY24 Hazmat Grant for hazardous materials response teams (Fire Department)
• Approved $1,125,000.00 FY24 State Training Grant for firefighter equipment and training (Fire Department)
• Approved $1,038,243.00 Federal FY24 Title III-B Supportive Services grant for home-based support for older adults
• Approved $530,999.00 Federal FY24 Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Program grant
• Approved $500,000.00 Open Data Curriculum grant (Department of Innovation and Technology)
• Approved two contracts of up to 10 years for curbside EV charging stations at no cost to the City (12-1, Flynn nay)
• Resolution calling for 'Sundays for All' failed to pass (6-2)

Public Facilities

This agenda lists only the date and title of the Public Facilities Commission meeting, with no specific items for discussion or decision. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural notice.

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a message to authorize the Boston Transportation Department to enter into two contracts for curbside EV charging stations. These contracts involve public/private partnerships that would cost the City nothing and include potential revenue sharing.

• Authorization of two contracts for curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
• Public/private partnership model with no cost to the City
• Potential for revenue share from vendor deployment

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee will hold a hearing regarding Docket #0191. The discussion focuses on the continuity of health care services following financial challenges faced by the Steward Health Care System.

• Hearing on Docket #0191 regarding Steward Health Care System

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee is reviewing three grant authorizations. These funds are intended for emergency operations, human trafficking investigations, and motor vehicle law enforcement.

• $92,735.50 FEMA grant for Boston Emergency Operations Center capacity
• $65,000.00 Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant for BPD Human Trafficking Unit investigations
• $23,400.00 US Department of Transportation grant for municipal road safety enforcement

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, and Communities Committee is holding a hearing regarding planned facilities work scheduled for this summer. The discussion will address how these building projects may impact services provided to children, families, and seniors.

• Hearing on Docket #0267 regarding summer facility work

City Council

The Council will review orders to fund collective bargaining agreements for AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU Local 888. The agenda also includes accepting grants for community safety, road safety, and arts programming. Additionally, several public hearings are proposed on topics including congestion pricing and bail policies.

• $1,203,751.00 appropriation for AFSCME Council 93 contract increases
• $647,254.00 appropriation for SEIU Local 888 contract increases
• $1,705,475.12 grant for the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative
• $325,000.00 grant for the Red Sox Arts and Parks Program
• Repair interest statements for several elementary schools including Kenny, Adams, and Murphy

The City Council approved several grants for infrastructure and youth programs, including $4M for the MGH Clinical Building Project. The Council also authorized school repair applications and passed resolutions regarding human trafficking and library renaming.

• Approved $4M grant for Blossom Street reconstruction (13-0)
• Approved $750,000 grant for transportation studies at Cambridge and Blossom Streets (13-0)
• Approved MSBA repair applications for 8 elementary and K-8 schools (13-0)
• Approved $60,000 grant for Youth Engagement and Advancement (13-0)
• Approved donation of three comfort dogs to Boston Police Department (13-0)
• Adopted resolution to rename Roxbury Library to Nubian Library (13-0)
• Adopted resolution to combat and prevent human trafficking (13-0)
• Passed age waiver for Paul O'Brien to join Boston Police Department (13-0)

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing regarding Docket #0302. The item concerns a petition for a special law to waive the maximum age requirement for Paul O'Brien to join the Boston Police Department.

• Petition for an age waiver for Paul O'Brien to join the Boston Police Department (Docket #0302)

City Council

The City Council will review several grant acceptances, including funds for cemetery maintenance and early childhood mental health training. The agenda also includes appointments to city commissions and a proposed hearing regarding micromobility access regulations.

• $1,260,000 appropriation for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department
• $146,089.77 STOP Grant for a Domestic Violence Advocate in JP, East Boston, and Charlestown
• $100,000 grant for mental health training for early childhood educators
• Proposed hearing to review vehicle regulations for micromobility access expansion
• Designation of The Ropewalk, Charlestown, by the Landmarks Commission

The Boston City Council passed an order to accept and spend a $146,089.77 federal Violence Against Women Act STOP grant administered by the Police Department, funding a civilian domestic violence advocate serving Jamaica Plain, East Boston, and Charlestown plus overtime for advocates citywide. The vote was 9 yeas, 0 nays, with 4 members absent. The Council also passed a Boston Landmarks Commission designation for The Ropewalk in Charlestown, adopted several resolutions, and referred numerous appropriations, grants, and appointments to committees. Most items were procedural referrals or recognitions rather than final decisions.

• Passed $146,089.77 VAWA STOP grant for Police Department domestic violence advocate and overtime (9-0, 4 absent)
• Passed Boston Landmarks Commission designation of The Ropewalk, Charlestown
• Adopted resolution supporting S. 3526, Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act (9-0, 4 absent)
• Adopted resolution supporting Creative Space Preservation Act (S.530/H.3241) (9-0, 4 absent)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Lunar New Year
• Adopted resolution celebrating 50th anniversary of Grenada's Independence
• Referred $1,260,000 Cemetery Division appropriation to Committee on Ways and Means
• Passed orders appointing temporary City Council employees under suspension of the rules

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee is reviewing an order to accept a federal STOP Grant. The funds will support a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate in Jamaica Plain, East Boston, and Charlestown. Additionally, the grant will cover overtime for all civilian domestic violence advocates citywide.

• Acceptance of $146,089.77 FY23 Violence Against Women Act (STOP) Grant
• Funding for a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate in Jamaica Plain, East Boston, and Charlestown
• Overtime pay for all civilian domestic violence advocates citywide

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a senior property tax work-off amendment and the creation of a Planning Department. Members are also considering orders for hearings regarding urgent care centers, tenant eviction counsel, and the FY2025 Boston Public Schools budget.

• Ordinance amending Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement
• Ordinance creating the Planning Department in the City of Boston
• Order authorizing school repair statements for Kenny, O'Donnell, Adams, Chittick, Everett, Gardner Pilot Academy, Lyndon, and Murphy K-8 schools
• Petition from Uptown Transport Inc. for a passenger carriage license
• Hearing order regarding the impact of for-profit urgent care centers on nonprofit community health centers

The City Council adopted resolutions recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, World Hijab Day, and Black History Month, and expressed support for the Cherish Act and HERO Act. The Council also approved the appointment of two temporary employees. Multiple ordinances and orders regarding city departments, school repairs, and public hearings were referred to committees.

• Adopted resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
• Adopted resolution supporting the Cherish Act (13-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting the HERO Act (13-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing World Hijab Day (13-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Black History Month
• Approved appointment of temporary employee Skarlett Abreu Martinez
• Approved appointment of temporary employee Patricia Mullaney
• Adopted resolution recognizing February 2, 2024 as 'Lucius' day

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider several grant acceptances, including $13.3 million for urban security and $5 million for aquatic facility repairs. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances for food justice, pest control, and street food regulation. Additionally, various councilors have requested hearings on topics such as gun violence and trash collection.

• Acceptance of a $13,317,200.00 grant for the Urban Area Security Initiative
• Acceptance of a $5,000,000.00 grant for aquatic facility repairs and maintenance
• Ordinance creating the Office of Food Justice and a Food Recovery Program
• Ordinance regulating non-motorized street food carts
• Contracts for curbside electric vehicle charging stations

The Boston City Council adopted its rules for the 2024-2025 term and approved several grant acceptances and temporary staff appointments. Most items were referred to committees for further review, including a $13.3 million homeland security grant and a $5 million aquatics facilities grant. The Council also adopted a consent agenda of resolutions and confirmed one constable reappointment. No major ordinances or zoning changes were decided; most substantive matters were referred to committee.

• Adopted rules of the Boston City Council for 2024-2025 (passed under suspension of rules)
• Approved $59,268 grant for BJA Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (passed)
• Approved $50,000 grant for SFY2024 JAG ALERT (passed)
• Approved $45,000 grant for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant Program (passed)
• Accepted donation of 10,000 winter coats from Project Warmth (passed)
• Confirmed reappointment of Ron Cobb as constable (passed)
• Approved multiple orders for temporary employees in City Council (passed under suspension of rules)
• Adopted consent agenda of resolutions (severally adopted)

City Council

The City Council held its first meeting of 2024 to elect a new President and adopt temporary rules. The body also received various mayoral appointments and communications regarding city commissions.

• Election of Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune as Council President with 13 votes
• Adoption of City Council Rules of Municipal Years 2022-2023 as temporary rules
• Notice of Rafaela Polanco Garcia's reappointment to the Boston School Committee
• Notice of Chantal Lima Barbosa's appointment to the Boston School Committee
• Notice of Priscilla MacKenzie "Kenzie" Bok's appointment to the Commemoration Commission

The City Council swore in its members and elected Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune as President for the 2024-2025 municipal year. The Council adopted temporary rules and approved several temporary staff appointments. Various mayoral notices and communications were placed on file.

• Elected Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune as President (13-0)
• Adopted City Council Rules of Municipal Years 2022-2023 as temporary rules
• Approved appointment of temporary employee David Silberg
• Approved appointment of temporary employees Francis Gonzalez and Skarlett Abreu Martinez
• Approved appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Julie Ryan and Liam Rimas
• Approved appointment of temporary employees Aran Hamilton Grenham and Jordan Frias
• Approved appointment of temporary employee Carla I. Johnson
• Referred designation of The Richardson Block to the Committee of the Whole