Boston public meetings in 2024
142 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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