Boston public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider accepting several grants totaling over $11 million, including $1.485 million for the Fire Department's HazMat team and $1 million for housing at 840 Columbus Avenue. Councilors will also vote on a tax classification order for FY2026 and discuss proposals to eliminate parking minimums in zoning and build a garage on West Broadway. Resolutions addressing Boston Housing Authority elevator safety and Boston Public Schools decision-making are also on the agenda.

• Order to adopt tax classification for FY2026
• Accept $1,485,264 HazMat Response Team grant for Fire Department
• Accept $1,000,000 NU Housing Stabilization Fund for 840 Columbus Avenue project
• Hearing on amending zoning code to remove parking minimums for new development
• Resolution supporting a Boston Housing Authority Elevator Safety Commission

The Boston City Council adopted the minutes from the Dec. 3 meeting and approved a series of grant orders totaling about $13 million, covering hazardous‑materials response, housing stabilization, workforce training, youth violence prevention, 911 services, and an urban wildlife sanctuary. It also passed a tax‑classification order for FY 2026 and adopted several resolutions supporting school decision‑making, elevator safety, and the Thomas Irving Atkins and Gabriel Francis Piemonte rooms.

• Adopted Dec. 3 minutes – motion prevailed
• Approved $1,485,264.20 Hazardous Materials Response Team grant (suspended rules)
• Approved $1,000,000 NU Housing Stabilization Fund grant (suspended rules)
• Approved $95,000 Workforce Training Fund grant (suspended rules)
• Approved $3,966,900 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative grant (suspended rules)
• Approved $4,125,000 Public Safety Answering Point Support grant (suspended rules)
• Approved $400,000 Boston MVP Action environmental grant (suspended rules)
• Passed tax‑classification order for FY 2026 – yeas 12

City Council

The Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on a docketed order to explore amending the Boston Zoning Code to eliminate minimum parking requirements for new development. This is a discussion and not a final vote at this stage.

• Hearing on Docket #0161: exploring removal of parking minimum requirements for new development in the Boston Zoning Code

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider authorizing $13.2 million in supplemental appropriations for the Boston Police Department and the Boston Public Health Commission to cover FY26 cost increases from their collective bargaining agreements. The body will also vote on accepting several state and federal grants for park renovations, workforce development, and elevator maintenance.

• Authorize $2.6M Community Mitigation Grant from MA Gaming Commission
• Authorize $6.73M supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Department
• Authorize $6.73M reduction to Reserve for Collective Bargaining for Police
• Authorize $506K supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Health Commission
• Authorize $425K PARC Program grant for Ronan Park renovations

The council adopted the November 19 minutes and approved several grant orders, including funds for Ronan Park and a sustainable‑land project. New drafts of the Office of Returning Citizens ordinance and a tenant‑protection ordinance were passed. The council also approved a $2.607 M Community Mitigation Grant and a $6.733 M supplemental appropriation for the Boston Police Department, and adopted a resolution for a Chinese American Veterans Memorial.

• Adopted minutes from the Nov 19, 2025 meeting (motion prevailed)
• Approved $425,000 grant for Ronan Park renovations (order passed)
• Approved $339,888 Neighborhood Jobs Trust grant (order passed)
• Approved $5,000 Blue Cross/BlueRoots grant for sustainable land project (order passed)
• Passed new draft of Office of Returning Citizens ordinance – yeas 11, not present 1 (Murphy)
• Approved $2,607,000 Community Mitigation Grant from Massachusetts Gaming Commission (order passed)
• Approved $6,733,196 supplemental appropriation for Boston Police Department – yeas 12
• Adopted resolution establishing Chinese American Veterans Memorial on Rose Kennedy Greenway – yeas 12

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, and Communities Committee will hold a hearing on an order to explore how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation in Boston. The item was sponsored by Councilors Weber, FitzGerald, and Murphy.

• Hearing on Docket #1852: order to support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1927. This item concerns the acceptance and expenditure of grant funds to offset costs related to a gaming establishment.

• Docket #1927: $2,607,000.00 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for the Community Mitigation Grant

City Council

The committee will consider four dockets that together approve funding for two collective bargaining agreements. For the Boston Police Department, $6,733,196 is transferred from reserves to cover a 2% base wage increase, a 1% hazardous duty differential, and new reforms including performance evaluations and mandatory nametags. For the Boston Public Health Commission, $506,452 is transferred to fund a multi-year contract with SEIU Local 888 that includes 2% base wage increases, flat dollar weekly increases, and amendments to longevity awards and reclassifications for low-paid employees.

• Transfer of $6,733,196 from Reserve for Collective Bargaining to Boston Police Department for FY26 contract costs
• Supplemental appropriation of $6,733,196 for Boston Police Department to fund BPPA collective bargaining agreement (July 2025 – June 2026)
• Transfer of $506,452 from Reserve for Collective Bargaining to Boston Public Health Commission for FY26 contract costs
• Supplemental appropriation of $506,452 for Boston Public Health Commission to fund SEIU Local 888 agreement (Oct 2023 – Sep 2027)
• Police contract reforms include performance evaluations and officer nametag requirement

City Council

The Veterans, Military Families, & Military Affairs Committee will consider an order to accept a $12,881 grant for the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant. The committee will also hold a hearing to discuss the goals and priorities of the Office of Veteran Services.

• Hearing on Office of Veteran Services goals and priorities
• Order to accept $12,881 grant for Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing to discuss city services regarding composting and the need for increased composting services. The hearing is scheduled for the City Services & Innovation Technology Committee.

• Hearing on composting services (Docket #1748)
• Discussion on increasing composting services
• Councilors Durkan and Pepén to make the motion
• Councilor Louijeune added as original co-sponsor

City Council

The City Service & Innovation Technology Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1791, an order to discuss the role of publicly-owned grocery stores in addressing food insecurity. Councilors Breadon and Louijeune moved to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor. The hearing is a discussion item, with no immediate action planned.

• Hearing on publicly-owned grocery stores for food insecurity
• Addition of Councilor Coletta Zapata as co-sponsor

City Council

The Boston City Council will vote on several budget adjustments, including reductions to the FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining to fund supplemental appropriations for the Police Department ($6,733,196) and the Public Health Commission ($506,452). It will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $11,100,000 for window and door replacement projects at Gardner Pilot Academy School and Lyndon Elementary School. Additional items include authorizing multiple grant expenditures and addressing various petitions, hearings, and resolutions.

• Reduce FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $6,733,196 to fund Boston Police Department supplemental appropriation
• Reduce FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $506,452 to fund Boston Public Health Commission supplemental appropriation
• Approve $11,100,000 appropriation for window and door replacement projects at Gardner Pilot Academy School and Lyndon Elementary School
• Accept $400,000 Boston MVP Action Grant for the Boston Nature Center
• Accept $375,000 Climate Service Corps Grant for energy‑efficiency workforce development

The Boston City Council adopted the November 5 minutes and passed several funding orders. A new draft ordinance creating a Transgender, Gender‑diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission was approved unanimously. The Council also authorized a $11,100,000 appropriation for window and door replacement projects at Gardner Pilot Academy School and Lyndon Elementary School, also unanimously. Additional grants and in‑kind donations were accepted, each with the rules suspended and the order passed.

• Adopted November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion prevailed)
• Passed LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission ordinance (yeas 12)
• Approved $11,100,000 school window/door replacement order (yeas 12)
• Authorized $1,852,288 Council on Aging grant (yeas 12)
• Authorized $400,000 Boston MVP Action Grant (rules suspended, order passed)
• Authorized $375,000 Climate Service Corps grant (rules suspended, order passed)
• Accepted $24,150 in‑kind turkey donation from Stop and Shop (rules suspended, order passed)
• Accepted $8,090 forensic science improvement grant (rules suspended, order passed)

City Council

The Planning Development & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on docket 1632 to consider legalizing triple‑deckers and other two‑ to four‑unit housing in Boston. The committee will also hear docket 1718, which proposes allowing accessory dwelling units in every Boston neighborhood. No decisions have been made; the items are for discussion.

• Docket 1632 – proposal to legalize triple‑deckers and other 2‑ to 4‑unit housing
• Docket 1718 – proposal to legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) citywide

City Council

The City Council is voting to accept three grants from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The grants total $362,809.86 and will be administered by the Boston Police Department. They will fund 4‑hour Crisis Intervention Team training for officers, a full‑time recovery coach through BEST, and overtime to backfill training hours.

• $262,809.86 FY26 DMH CIT TTAC Grant for 4‑hour Crisis Intervention Team training under the BPD Street Outreach Unit
• $80,000.00 FY26 DMH Co‑Response Grant to fund one full‑time recovery coach through BEST
• $20,000.00 FY26 DMH Training Grant to cover overtime for back‑filling CIT and other mental‑health training

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will consider a hearing order (Docket #1669) to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY27 budget. The order was introduced by Councilors Worrell and Santana, with Councilor Mejia added as co-sponsor. No vote on the budget itself is scheduled; this is a discussion hearing.

• Hearing order to discuss Boston Public Schools FY27 budget (Docket #1669)

City Council

The City Council will hold a committee hearing to review past expenditures through quarterly updates on the FY2026 operating budget.

• Committee Hearing on Docket #1446
• Review of past expenditures through quarterly updates
• FY2026 operating budget review

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will consider Docket #1926, which proposes an order to appropriate $11,100,000. The funds would cover window and door replacement projects at Gardner Pilot Academy School and Lyndon Elementary School. The expenditure would be managed by the Public Facilities Department and may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

• Approve $11,100,000 appropriation for window and door replacements at Gardner Pilot Academy School
• Approve $11,100,000 appropriation for window and door replacements at Lyndon Elementary School
• Direct expenditure to be administered by the Public Facilities Department
• Potential eligibility for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0978, an order to adopt a state law ensuring continuity of local law enforcement between Boston and Dedham. The committee will discuss the proposal and may take recommendations. No final action by the full council is scheduled at this meeting.

• Hearing on Docket #0978: Order to adopt Chapter 270 of the Acts of 2024 regarding local law enforcement continuity between the City of Boston and the Town of Dedham

City Council

The City Council will consider two grant authorizations: $100,000 for the Community Safety Initiative to reduce gun, gang, and youth violence, and $25,000 for a Harvard Public Service Fellow. Committee reports recommend passing an ordinance to codify the Office of Youth Engagement and a $99,476 grant for pipeline emergency response training. The Council also orders hearings on a civility committee and allowing monthly property tax payments, and discusses a resolution to join FEMA's flood insurance rating program.

• $100,000 grant from MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security for Community Safety Initiative
• $99,476 grant from USDOT Pipeline Emergency Response Grant for Fire Department training
• Committee report recommending passage of ordinance codifying the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
• Order for hearing on monthly property tax payments for residents
• Resolution urging certification with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Ranking System

The Council adopted a new draft ordinance establishing the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement with a unanimous yeas vote of 12. It also approved a $99,476 Pipeline Emergency Response Grant to fund emergency‑responder training. Orders were referred for hearings on creating a Committee on Civility and on allowing monthly property‑tax payments. Additional actions included a resolution urging FEMA certification for the flood‑insurance program and the appointment of a temporary employee.

• Ordinance creating Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement passed (yeas 12)
• Order accepting $99,476 PERG grant passed
• Order for hearing on establishing Committee on Civility referred to Committee on Government Operations
• Order for hearing on monthly property‑tax payments referred to Committee on Ways and Means
• Resolution urging FEMA certification for National Flood Insurance Program adopted
• Order appointing temporary employee Chrisnel Pena passed under suspension of the rules
• Consent agenda resolutions recognizing individuals and organizations adopted
• Minutes from October 29, 2025 adopted

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1634, an order addressing ongoing challenges with the City of Boston's oversight of short-term rentals. The order was introduced by Councilors Coletta Zapata and Durkan, with Councilor Louijeune added as a co-sponsor via Rule 12.

• Hearing on Docket #1634 regarding short-term rental oversight challenges

City Council

The City Council will consider several appropriations, including $11.1 million for window and door replacements at the Gardner Pilot Academy and Lyndon Elementary schools, and $977,749 for Boston Public Schools collective bargaining agreements with SEIU Local 888. The council will also accept multiple workforce development grants and a $2.6 million community mitigation grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Discussion items include a zoning text amendment for adult entertainment in Chinatown, an ordinance on autonomous vehicle operations, and a living wage ordinance for city employees.

• $11.1 million for window/door replacements at Gardner Pilot Academy and Lyndon Elementary schools
• $977,749 for BPS collective bargaining with SEIU Local 888 (FY26)
• $2.6 million Community Mitigation Grant from Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Zoning text amendment regarding adult entertainment in Chinatown
• Ordinance on safety and efficacy of commercial autonomous vehicle operations

City Council

The City Council's Government Accountability, Transparency, & Accessibility Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0176, an order to examine decision-making protocols in city government. The hearing is procedural and does not include items such as budgets, contracts, or zoning changes.

• Committee hearing on Docket #0176: order for hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on an ordinance regarding the safety and efficacy of commercial autonomous vehicle operations for workers, first responders, and residents.

• Hearing on Docket #1432
• Ordinance on autonomous vehicle safety
• Focus on workers, first responders, and residents

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee is holding a hearing on several dockets to authorize the city to accept and spend grant funding. These funds are primarily intended for youth employment, adult education, and job seeker services.

• Docket 1625: $1,045,187.20 for Youthworks FY25-26
• Docket 1691: $1,998,370.80 for WIOA Youth Program Grant
• Docket 1692: $1,559,065.50 for WIOA Adult Activities
• Docket 1694: $966,006.00 for WIOA Dislocated Workers Grant
• Docket 1832: $895,657.87 for RESEA Program for Field CY25 Grant

City Council

The Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing to confirm the reappointment of Norm Stembridge to the Zoning Board of Appeal and the appointments of Rob Steinberg to the St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Commission and Celina Barrios-Millner to the Zoning Board of Appeal.

• Confirmation of Norm Stembridge to Zoning Board of Appeal (term expires May 1, 2028)
• Confirmation of Rob Steinberg to St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Commission (term expires June 20, 2026)
• Confirmation of Celina Barrios-Millner to Zoning Board of Appeal (term expires May 1, 2028)

City Council

The council will consider several mayor‑issued messages authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of federal and state grants, including a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for capital improvements to Ceylon Park in Dorchester. It will also vote on extending the existing three‑year contract for Boston Fire Department ladder trucks, with four trucks slated for delivery in October 2026 and March 2027. Additional items include appointments to the Boston Groundwater Trust, hearings on road safety enforcement and the city’s 2030 Climate Action Plan, and numerous recognitions and resolutions.

• Accept $1,000,000 LWCF grant for capital improvements to Ceylon Park (administered by Parks & Recreation)
• Accept $895,657.87 RESEA Program grant for Field CY25 (administered by Office of Workforce Development)
• Accept $99,476 PERG grant for pipeline emergency responder training (administered by Fire Department)
• Extend three‑year contract for purchase of ladder trucks for Boston Fire Department; remaining four trucks to be delivered Oct 2026 and Mar 2027
• Order hearing to discuss automated road safety enforcement (H.3754) and creation of Single Room Occupancy units

The Boston City Council adopted a $2.5 million appropriation to fund a feasibility study and schematic design for the Ruth Batson Academy in Dorchester. It also approved several grant authorizations, extended the fire department’s ladder‑truck contract, and passed special‑law petitions to waive the police age requirement for two officers. Additional resolutions recognizing community groups and initiatives were adopted.

• Appropriated $2,500,000 for Ruth Batson Academy study (yeas 11, 1 absent)
• Extended ladder‑truck contract for Boston Fire Department (yeas 12)
• Approved $1,000,000 grant for Ceylon Park capital improvements (rules suspended, passed)
• Approved $48,900 Mayors Challenge study grant (rules suspended, passed)
• Approved $44,780 Chandler Pond water‑quality grant (rules suspended, passed)
• Passed special‑law petition waiving police age limit for Ryan Cazeau (yeas 12)
• Passed special‑law petition waiving police age limit for Jose Reyes (yeas 11, 1 absent)
• Passed special‑law petition for certified emergency telecommunicators (yeas 12)

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and the Boston Residents Jobs Policy.

• Hearing on Boston Employment Commission review
• Hearing on Boston Residents Jobs Policy review

City Council

The Small Business & Professional Licensure Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1633 to discuss retail theft and its effects on small businesses and residents in Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #1633: retail theft impact on small businesses and residents

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the status of the elevators at the BHA Ruth Barkley apartments. It will also review the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's report on the Boston Housing Authority. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Elevator status discussion for BHA Ruth Barkley apartments
• Review of HUD report on Boston Housing Authority

City Council

The Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism & Special Events Committee will hold two hearings. The first hearing (Docket 1443) will address equitable contracting and business opportunities for major civic and sporting events in Boston. The second hearing (Docket 1444) will discuss equitable investment strategies for Boston’s tourism funds. Councilor Louijeune moved to invoke Rule 12 to add Councilors Worrell and Mejia as original co‑sponsors.

• Hearing on equitable contracting for major civic and sporting events (Docket 1443)
• Hearing on equitable investment strategies for tourism funds (Docket 1444)
• Rule 12 invoked to add Councilors Worrell and Mejia as original co‑sponsors (motion by Councilor Louijeune)

City Council

The Veterans, Military Families, & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1775. The body will discuss how the ongoing government shutdown affects Boston's veterans, military members, and military families.

• Hearing on Docket #1775 regarding government shutdown impacts

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1440 to examine public expenditures and fiscal oversight of Boston's homeownership investment programs. The hearing was ordered by a motion from Councilor Mejia. Rule 12 was invoked to add Councilors Worrell and Murphy as original co‑sponsors. No decisions are recorded; the committee will discuss the spending review.

• Hearing on Docket #1440 to review public expenditures for homeownership investments
• Motion by Councilor Mejia to schedule the hearing
• Rule 12 invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Murphy as co‑sponsors

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property for affordable housing, accept over $4.5 million in federal grants for elder services, and discuss a feasibility study for the Ruth Batson Academy. Other items include petitions to waive police age limits, hearings on street safety and publicly-owned grocery stores, and numerous recognitions.

• Ordinance 1276 to prioritize surplus municipal property for affordable housing
• Acceptance of $2,316,369 for Nutrition Services, $1,067,829 for Supportive Services, and other elder grants totaling over $4.5 million
• Feasibility study and schematic design for Ruth Batson Academy at 315 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester ($2,500,000)
• Petitions for special laws to waive maximum age requirement for four police officer candidates
• Hearing on street safety improvements for Hyde Park Avenue from Walk Hill Street to the Arborway

The council adopted the previous meeting’s minutes and approved a $2.5 million appropriation for a feasibility study and schematic design of the Ruth Batson Academy. It also authorized six federal grants totaling about $4.8 million for elder‑service programs and passed an ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property for affordable housing. Four petitions to waive the police department’s maximum age requirement for individual officers were each approved, and several awareness and support resolutions were adopted.

• Adopted minutes from Oct 1, 2025 (motion prevailed)
• Authorized $2,316,369 FY26 Title III‑C Nutrition Services grant (rules suspended; order passed)
• Authorized $1,067,829 FY26 Title III‑B Supportive Services grant (order passed)
• Appropriated $2,500,000 for feasibility study of Ruth Batson Academy (yeas 12)
• Passed ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property for affordable housing (new draft, yeas 12)
• Petition to waive police age requirement for Elijah Osborne passed (yeas 11, Durkan absent)
• Resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month adopted (yeas 11, Durkan absent)
• Resolution supporting Boston police officers and first responders adopted (yeas 10, Durkan and Pepén absent)

City Council

The City Services and Innovation Technology Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1448 to explore same-day put-out and pickup for residential waste and containerization for commercial trash. Councilor Durkan invoked Rule 12 to add Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune as original co-sponsors.

• Hearing on Docket #1448: same-day residential waste pickup
• Hearing on Docket #1448: commercial trash containerization
• Rule 12 invoked to add Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune as co-sponsors

City Council

The City Council's Ways & Means Committee is hearing a proposal to appropriate $2,500,000 for a feasibility study and schematic design at Ruth Batson Academy (formerly McCormick School) in Dorchester. The funds would be used under the Public Facilities Department for Boston Public Schools, with possible state reimbursement from the MSBA.

• Appropriation of $2,500,000 for feasibility study and schematic design at Ruth Batson Academy, 315 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester

City Council

The City Council is deciding whether to approve a $347,178 supplemental appropriation to fund collective bargaining cost items for the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 1199. The council will also consider confirmation of appointments to the Board of Health and Art Commission, an ordinance amending university accountability rules, and hearings on exam school admissions and composting services.

• $347,178 supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Health Commission collective bargaining
• Confirmation of Philomin Laptiste and Dr. Guy Fish to the Board of Health
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter X Section 10 on University Accountability
• Order for a hearing on Boston Public Schools exam schools admissions policy changes
• Order for a hearing on increasing composting services

The Boston City Council adopted the September 24 minutes and approved a $347,178 reduction of the FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining, directing the funds to the Boston Public Health Commission’s contract increases. It also confirmed two new members of the commission’s Board of Health, passed an ordinance amending the city code on university accountability, and approved a $10,000 AI research grant along with several recognitions and a recovery‑campus resolution.

• Adopted September 24, 2025 minutes (motion prevailed)
• Approved $347,178 reduction of FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining (yeas 11, 1 absent)
• Approved $347,178 supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Health Commission (yeas 11, 1 absent)
• Confirmed reappointment of Phillomin Laptiste to Boston Public Health Commission Board (rules suspended)
• Confirmed appointment of Dr. Guy Fish to Boston Public Health Commission Board (rules suspended)
• Passed ordinance amending City Code Chapter X Section 10, University Accountability (rules suspended)
• Approved $10,000 AI Research Grant from Schmidt Sciences (no objection)
• Adopted resolution supporting a recovery campus (yeas 12)

City Council

The Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism & Special Events Committee will hold a hearing to consider messages and orders confirming the appointment of three individuals as commissioners of the Boston Art Commission. Each appointment includes a term that expires on a specific date in 2029.

• Confirm appointment of Napoleon Jones-Henderson, term expires June 1, 2029
• Confirm appointment of Ian Alteveer, term expires January 1, 2029
• Confirm appointment of Cailtin Gould Lowire, term expires August 1, 2029

City Council

The Education Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1282, which concerns the Boston Public Schools Exam Schools admissions policy and proposed changes. Councilors Pepén and Louijeune moved to invoke Rule 12 to add Councilor Weber as an original co‑sponsor of the hearing. The committee will consider the proposed admissions changes during the hearing.

• Hearing on Boston Public Schools Exam Schools admissions policy and proposed changes (Docket #1282)
• Motion by Councilors Pepén and Louijeune to invoke Rule 12 and add Councilor Weber as original co‑sponsor

City Council

The Boston City Council is holding a hearing to examine the distribution of COVID-19 relief funds and the impact of expiring grant funding on city programs and staffing.

• Hearing on COVID-19 relief funding distribution (Docket #0476)
• Hearing on impact of expiring COVID-related grants (Docket #0482)
• Councilors Durkan and Worrell moved to add Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor

City Council

The Boston City Council Education Committee will hold a hearing to discuss financial literacy programs in Boston Public Schools. Councilor Flynn moved to invoke Rule 12, adding Councilors Mejia and Murphy as original co‑sponsors of the docket.

• Hearing to discuss financial literacy programs in Boston Public Schools (Docket #0318)
• Rule 12 invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Murphy as original co‑sponsors

City Council

The Boston City Council will vote on the mayor's request to appropriate $2,500,000 for a feasibility study and schematic design for the Ruth Batson Academy at 315 Mount Vernon Street. The council will also consider accepting several federal and state grants totaling over $7 million for workforce and youth programs, as well as a FEMA grant for Moakley Park. Additional items include mayoral appointments to the Black Men and Boys Commission and a series of recognitions and resolutions.

• Approve $2,500,000 appropriation for feasibility study and schematic design of Ruth Batson Academy (315 Mount Vernon St.)
• Accept $1,998,370.80 WIOA Youth Program Grant from U.S. Dept. of Labor via MassHire
• Accept $1,559,065.50 WIOA Adult Activities Grant from U.S. Dept. of Labor via MassHire
• Accept $1,040,435.67 Wagner‑Peyser Program grant from U.S. Dept. of Labor via MassHire
• Accept $819,000 Moakley Park FEMA BRIC Grant administered by Dept. of Parks and Recreation

The Boston City Council approved a Home Rule Petition to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers and adopted a liquor‑license conversion as a local option. It also adopted a resolution recognizing October 1, 2025 as Nigerian Independence Day, rejected a resolution opposing safe injection sites, and approved two temporary employee appointments. Several grant authorizations and a $2.5 M education study were referred to the appropriate committees.

• Home Rule Petition waiving max age for police officers passed (yeas 10, not present 1, absent 1)
• Liquor License Conversion adopted as local option (yeas 9, nays 1, not present 1, absent 1)
• Resolution recognizing Oct 1 2025 as Nigerian Independence Day adopted
• Resolution opposing safe injection sites not adopted (yeas 3, nays 8)
• Appointment of temporary employee Olivia Huynh effective Sep 30 2025 passed
• Appointment of temporary employee Juliet Hassenberg effective Oct 1 2025 passed
• Authorization to accept $1,998,370.80 WIOA Youth Program Grant referred to Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development
• Authorization to appropriate $2,500,000 for Ruth Batson Academy feasibility study referred to Committee on Ways and Means

City Council

The Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on an ordinance (Docket #0766) that would extend and enhance protections for tenants facing displacement due to condominium or cooperative conversion. This is a public hearing; no vote or decision is scheduled on the agenda. It is the only item on the agenda.

• Hearing on Docket #0766: Ordinance extending tenant protections for condo/coop conversions

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0322. The hearing will discuss ways to ensure the 911 emergency call system continues operating and to develop contingency plans for any outage. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering.

• Discuss ensuring continuous operation of Boston's 911 system and outage contingency plans

City Council

The Labor, Workforce & Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing to discuss two orders regarding employment background checks and sex-offender screening for city hiring.

• Hearing on Order #0323: Impact of CORI on employment access
• Hearing on Order #1618: Immediate reforms to background checks and sex-offender screening
• Councilor Flynn to co-sponsor Order #0323
• Councilors Murphy and Flynn to co-sponsor Order #1618
• Councilor FitzGerald added as co-sponsor to Order #1618

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1411. The agenda item is a message and order requesting approval to adopt the Liquor License Conversion as a local option for Boston. Council members will decide whether to adopt the conversion at this meeting.

• Adopt Liquor License Conversion as a local option (Docket #1411)

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing to discuss regulations for contractor parking, including permitting and enforcement. The Planning Development and Transportation Committee will review the proposed changes.

• Hearing on contractor parking regulations, permitting, and enforcement
• Discussion of Docket #0477
• Councilors Durkan and FitzGerald proposed the order
• Councilor Louijeune added as original co-sponsor
• Referred to Planning Development and Transportation Committee

City Council

The Boston City Council will conduct a committee hearing on Docket #1439. The hearing will audit investments in child care and examine the financial stability of Family Child Care providers. No decisions are indicated; the agenda item is for review and discussion.

• Committee hearing (Docket #1439) to audit child‑care investments
• Examination of financial stability of Family Child Care providers

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple grant acceptances, including $250,000 from the state for a flood-resilience study at Tenean Beach and Dorchester MBTA tracks. An ordinance amending road-safety rules for delivery providers is up for action. Hearings are also set on the Boston Police crime lab, waterfront/infrastructure in Chinatown, and Boston Public Schools' FY27 budget.

• $250,000 state grant for a natural resilience barrier study to protect Tenean Street, MBTA Red Line tracks, and Tenean Beach from flooding
• $222,041 WIOA Youth Activities Grant and $173,229 WIOA Adult Activities Grant for workforce development programs
• $80,000 DMH Co-Response Grant to fund a recovery coach through BEST, administered by the Police Department
• Ordinance amending City Code 17-22 on road safety and accountability for delivery providers
• Hearing ordered to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory

The Boston City Council accepted several state and federal grant awards for flood resilience, workforce development, mental‑health, and literacy projects. Councilors voted to waive the maximum age requirement for Boston firefighters for applicant Stylianos Katikakis. A series of memorial and recognition resolutions were also adopted.

• Approved $250,000 natural‑resilience barrier study grant (rules suspended, order passed)
• Accepted $222,041.20 WIOA Youth Activities Administration Grant (referred to Labor committee)
• Accepted $173,229.50 WIOA Adult Activities Administration Grant (referred to Labor committee)
• Accepted $89,593.02 Wagner‑Peyser Administration Grant (referred to Labor committee)
• Accepted $80,000 DMH FY26 Co‑Response Grant for police department (referred to Public Safety committee)
• Petition to waive firefighter maximum age requirement for Stylianos Katikakis passed (yeas 9, not present 3)
• Resolution recognizing International Celebrate Bisexuality Day adopted (rules suspended)
• Multiple memorial and recognition resolutions adopted on consent agenda (adopted without objection)

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider a $55.9 million supplemental appropriation for the Boston Public Schools to cover FY26 costs from a teachers' union contract. The body will also vote on authorizing several workforce development grants and hold hearings on housing legalization, retail theft, and short-term rentals.

• Supplemental appropriation of $55,899,118.00 for Boston Public Schools
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,285,033.00 for Boston Public Library
• Order for a hearing on legalizing Triple-Deckers and 2-4 unit housing
• Resolution supporting a 'Bell-to-Bell' mobile phone policy in BPS
• Resolution urging support for the 2026 Rent Stabilization ballot question

The council voted unanimously (yeas 12) to reduce the FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $55,899,118 and to approve a supplemental appropriation of the same amount to fund Boston Public Schools under the collective bargaining agreement. Similar reductions and supplemental appropriations were approved for the Boston Public Library ($1,285,033) and the Parks Department ($51,404), each passing with yeas 12. The council also authorized acceptance and expenditure of several grants, including $1,045,187.20 for Youthworks, $150,000 for the Mayor’s Office Connect initiative, and multiple workforce and shelter grants ranging from $30,513.76 to $136,722.35.

• Reduced FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $55,899,118 to fund BPS (yeas 12)
• Approved $55,899,118 supplemental appropriation for BPS FY26 (yeas 12)
• Reduced FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $1,285,033 to fund Boston Public Library (yeas 12)
• Approved $1,285,033 supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Library FY26 (yeas 12)
• Reduced FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $51,404 to fund Parks Department (yeas 12)
• Approved $51,404 supplemental appropriation for Parks Department FY26 (yeas 12)
• Authorized $1,045,187.20 Youthworks grant for FY25‑26 (referred to Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development)
• Authorized $150,000 grant for Mayor’s Office Connect, Learn and Explore Initiative (order passed)

City Council

The Labor, Workforce and Economic Development Committee will consider messages and orders to accept and expend six grant awards. The grants total $452,919.14 and will be administered by the Office of Workforce Development or the OYEO Administration. Funding will support adult career pathways, emergency shelter resident training, a new city hiring platform, youth work‑learn programs, and enhanced job search services for TAFDC and SNAP participants.

• Accept and spend $136,722.35 Shelter Supplemental Funding Grant for MassHire Career Centers to aid emergency shelter residents (grant from MassHire Department of Career Services).
• Accept and spend $120,000.00 Northeastern and W. T. Grant Foundation Grant to fund OYEO staff for a city hiring platform (grant passed through Northeastern University).
• Accept and spend $70,000.00 Friends of Youth Opportunities Boston State Street Grant for youth work‑learn programs (grant from Boston State Street Global Advisors).
• Accept and spend $50,000.00 Friends of Youth Opportunities Boston Grant for youth work‑learn programs (grant from the Baupost Group).
• Accept and spend $45,683.03 USDA‑Food & Nutrition Service grant to enhance job search services for TAFDC and SNAP participants (grant passed through MassHire Department of Career Services).

City Council

The Education Committee will hold a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' new bus ridership policy and the hiring, training, and compliance certification of bus drivers.

• Hearing on BPS New Bus Ridership Policy (Docket #0971)
• Hearing on BPS Bus Driver hiring, training, and compliance (Docket #1101)

City Council

The Boston City Council will approve minutes from prior meetings and consider several grant authorizations, including a $4,125,000 public‑safety grant for Enhanced 911 services and a $528,156.32 state 911 training grant. The Council will also review a proposed surveillance use policy for a rodent‑monitoring camera system and schedule multiple hearings on federal funding, towing practices, and police radio system failures. Additional resolutions and personnel orders are included on the agenda.

• Accept $4,125,000 FY26 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant for Enhanced 911 services (Police Department).
• Accept $528,156.32 FY26 State 911 Training Grant for training and certification of Enhanced 911 telecommunications staff (Police Department).
• Accept $1,170,000 FEMA BRIC grant for renovations to Moakley Park (Parks and Recreation Department).
• Review and consider the proposed Surveillance Use Policy for the Rodent Monitoring Camera System (Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee).
• Order a hearing to review federal funds received by the City and discuss creating a task force to prevent or mitigate funding cuts.

The council adopted the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It accepted multiple grants, including a $4,125,000 public‑safety answering point support grant, a $528,156.32 911 training grant, a $200,000 BHCCI grant, a $150,000 BPS Sunday grant, a $150,000 Boston Family Day grant, and a $1,170,000 FEMA grant for Moakley Park. The heat‑related illness ordinance was passed with 11 yeas and one absent. A motion to table a surveillance‑use order was defeated.

• Adopted minutes from Aug 6, 2025 (motions prevailed)
• Accepted $4,125,000 FY26 Public Safety Answering Point Support grant (referred to Public Safety Committee)
• Accepted $528,156.32 FY26 State 911 Training grant (referred to Public Safety Committee)
• Accepted $200,000 BHCCI/Connect, Learn & Explore grant (rules suspended, order passed)
• Accepted $150,000 BPS Sunday Phase 2 grant (yeas 11, absent 1)
• Accepted $150,000 Boston Family Day grant (yeas 11, absent 1)
• Heat‑related illness ordinance passed (yeas 11, absent 1)
• Accepted $1,170,000 FEMA BRIC grant for Moakley Park renovations (yeas 10, not present 1, absent 1)

City Council

The Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism, & Special Events Committee will hold a hearing on two orders authorizing the City to accept and spend $150,000 grants each. One grant funds evaluation of the BPS Sundays pilot; the other funds the Boston Family Day program for 2025-2026.

• Docket #0527: Accept $150,000 from Pilot House Philanthropy for BPS Sunday’s Phase 2 Grant, administered by the Office of Arts and Culture.
• Docket #1262: Accept $150,000 from the Boston Foundation (via James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation) for the Boston Family Day Grant, covering 2025-2026.

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee holds a hearing on two surveillance-related dockets: a proposed Surveillance Use Policy for a Rodent Monitoring Camera System in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority (Docket #1356), and the Boston Police Department's report on three Social Media Analysis Tools and related policies (Docket #1357). No votes are scheduled; this is a review and discussion session.

• Docket #1356: Proposed Surveillance Use Policy for Rodent Monitoring Camera System with Boston Housing Authority
• Docket #1357: Boston Police Department report on three Social Media Analysis Tools and their surveillance policies
• Both items submitted under Boston's Surveillance Oversight Ordinance (City Code Section 16-63)

City Council

The City Services & Innovation Technology Committee will hold an expedited hearing on Docket #1371, regarding the City's July 4th payroll delay and its effects on employees. The order was co-sponsored by Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald. No decisions will be made at this hearing, only discussion.

• Expedited hearing on July 4th payroll delay and employee impacts

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee holds a hearing on three grant acceptance orders. Docket #1258, for a $1.17 million FEMA grant to renovate Moakley Park, has a favorable committee report. Dockets #1345 and #1347 propose accepting $644,458 for urban forestry and $75,000 for climate resilience planning, respectively.

• Docket #1258: $1,170,000 FEMA BRIC grant for Moakley Park renovations in South Boston, committee recommends passage
• Docket #1345: $644,458 USDA Forest Service grant for accessible and inclusive urban forest, administered by Office of Workforce Development
• Docket #1347: $75,000 MVP Planning 2.0 grant for climate resilience tools and resources, administered by Office of Climate Resilience

City Council

The City Services & Innovation Technology Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0772. The hearing will assess and consider ways to improve the accessibility and safety of Boston’s sidewalks for all residents. Councilor Louijeune will chair the meeting, and Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Pepen are listed as co‑sponsors.

• Hearing on Docket #0772 to assess sidewalk accessibility and safety
• Councilor Louijeune serving as chair of the hearing
• Councilors Murphy and Flynn motioned to add Councilor Pepen as original co‑sponsor

City Council

The Education Committee will hold a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' plans to protect students during heat emergencies. The order includes a motion to add Councilors Weber and Mejia as co-sponsors.

• Hearing on Docket #0149: discuss BPS heat emergency plans for students.

City Council

The Boston City Council Education Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0905 to discuss the impacts of social media on Boston Public School students. Councilor Weber moved to invoke Rule 12, adding Councilors Pepén and Durkan as original co‑sponsors of the docket. No decisions are recorded; the agenda item is for discussion.

• Hearing on Docket #0905: impacts of social media on Boston Public School students
• Rule 12 invoked to add Councilors Pepén and Durkan as original co‑sponsors

City Council

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee is holding a hearing to review surveillance use policies. The body will consider a proposal for a rodent monitoring camera system and a report on social media analysis tools used by the Boston Police Department.

• Proposed Surveillance Use Policy for the Rodent Monitoring Camera System with Boston Housing Authority
• Boston Police Department report on three Social Media Analysis Tools
• Review of Surveillance Use Policy questionnaires and governing department policies

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on the 2024 Annual Surveillance Report, as required by the city's Surveillance Oversight Ordinance. The report is submitted via Docket #1355 for council review. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Public hearing on Docket #1355: City of Boston 2024 Annual Surveillance Report

City Council

The City Council's Committee on Government Accountability will hold a hearing to review the management and oversight of the Boston Main Streets programs, as well as the preliminary findings of the Wolf & Company audit.

• Public hearing on Docket #1102 regarding Main Streets program oversight
• Review of Wolf & Company audit findings

City Council

The Boston City Council voted to adopt the Liquor License Conversion as a local option. It also approved a conservation restriction on multiple parcels on Norwell Street and designated two historic landmarks. In addition, the council authorized a series of state and private grants totaling over $7 million for public safety, youth programs, workforce development, and infrastructure.

• Liquor License Conversion adopted as a local option (yeas 9, nays 1, not present 1, absent 1)
• Conservation Restriction approved for parcels at 217,221,223-225, & 227-231 Norwell Street (yeas 10, not present 1, absent 1)
• Landmark designation passed for 19 Kenton Road, Jamaica Plain (motion by Durkan)
• Landmark designation passed for 65 Pleasant Street, Dorchester (motion by Durkan)
• Grant accepted: $3,966,900 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (referred to Public Safety & Criminal Justice)
• Grant accepted: $3,842,600 sidewalk and safety fencing project on Riverview Road (order passed)
• Grant accepted: $130,000 Harvard Business School Leadership Fellow Grant (order passed)
• Grant accepted: $200,000 Immigrant Advancement Fund Grant (order passed)

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #1372. The session focuses on the modernization of the Boston EMS dispatch phone system.

• Hearing on Docket #1372 regarding Boston EMS dispatch phone system modernization

City Council

The Civil Rights, Racial Equity, & Immigrant Advancement Committee will hold a hearing on a proposal to accept and expend a $200,000 grant from the Boston Foundation for the Immigrant Advancement Fund. The grant, administered by the Office of Immigrant Advancement, will fund programs, initiatives, events, and small grants to help immigrants participate in Boston's economic, civic, social, and cultural life. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Acceptance and expenditure of $200,000 Immigrant Advancement Fund Grant from the Boston Foundation

City Council

The City Council's Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #1277, a petition for a special law concerning Boston certified emergency telecommunicators. No decision is indicated; the committee will discuss the proposed legislation.

• Public hearing on Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to City of Boston Certified Emergency Telecommunicators (Docket #1277)

City Council

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing to evaluate autonomous vehicle operations in Boston. Councilors Durkan and Flynn moved to invoke Rule 12 to add Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co‑sponsor of the docket.

• Hearing to evaluate autonomous vehicle operations in Boston (Docket #1141)
• Councilors Durkan and Flynn invoked Rule 12 to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as co‑sponsor

City Council

The City Council will hold a committee hearing to review the City of Boston's procurement processes, procedures, and progress. This is a procedural step to examine how the city buys goods and services.

• Committee Hearing on Docket # 0175
• Order for a hearing to audit procurement processes

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0315 to assess a potential citywide ban on polystyrene foam products. The order, sponsored by Councilors Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, and Weber, is under discussion; no vote has been taken.

• Hearing on Order #0315 to assess a ban on polystyrene products across Boston

City Council

The City Services & Innovation Technology Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0314. The discussion focuses on fire emergencies and the potential creation of a Fire Victim Fund.

• Hearing on Docket #0314 regarding fire emergencies and a Fire Victim Fund

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting over $1 million in federal and state grants, including $644,458 for urban forestry and $262,909 for police crisis intervention training. The council will also review proposed surveillance use policies for a rodent monitoring camera system and police social media analysis tools. A committee recommends passing a citizen petition to establish an independent municipal inspector general. Several appointments to city boards and commissions are up for confirmation.

• $644,458 USDA grant to expand urban forestry and climate resilience (Item 1345)
• $262,909 DMH grant for police Crisis Intervention Team training (Item 1346)
• Review of proposed surveillance use policy for rodent monitoring cameras and police social media analysis tools (Items 1356, 1357)
• Committee recommends passing petition to create an independent municipal inspector general (Docket #1274)
• Multiple grants accepted for youth employment, workforce development, and climate jobs (Dockets #1188–1198)

The City Council adopted the June 25 minutes and approved a series of grant authorizations totaling over $3 million, including a $1,271,380.38 WIOA Youth Program grant. It also confirmed three new members of the Boston Art Commission and reappointed a Zoning Board member. A motion to substitute language on an independent inspector‑general petition failed, with 3 yeas and 9 nays.

• Adopted June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion prevailed)
• Approved $1,271,380.38 WIOA Youth Program grant (passed)
• Approved $644,458 USDA urban forest grant (referred to Environmental Justice committee)
• Approved $262,908.86 mental‑health CIT training grant (referred to Public Health committee)
• Confirmed Napoleon Jones‑Henderson as Boston Art Commission commissioner
• Confirmed Ian Alteveer as Boston Art Commission commissioner
• Reappointed Norm Stembridge to the Zoning Board of Appeal
• Motion to substitute language on inspector‑general petition failed (yeas 3, nays 9)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will consider two dockets: one to reduce the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $747,842 and another to appropriate that same amount to the Boston Public Library for FY25. The funding covers wage increases and benefit changes from the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1526, running through September 2027.

• Docket #1256: Reduce Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $747,842 to fund library FY25 contract increases
• Docket #1257: Supplemental appropriation of $747,842 to Boston Public Library for AFSCME Local 1526 contract
• Contract terms: base wage increases of 2% each October, plus flat amounts ($500, $250, $800, $175) added to salaries each January
• Includes new prepaid legal benefits and changes to Sunday overtime for certain positions
• Contract runs October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, with a second term through September 30, 2027

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on 14 dockets authorizing the city to accept and expend grants for various workforce development programs. The grants, totaling more than $2.7 million, fund youth employment, job training for dislocated workers, climate resiliency jobs, and career center services. The committee will discuss and vote on accepting these funds.

• $1,271,380.38 WIOA Youth Program Grant for youth ages 14-24 facing barriers to employment (Docket #1188)
• $423,132.00 grant for MassHire Career Center staffing and ARPA upskilling programs (Docket #1189)
• $200,000.00 Boston Climate Jobs Alliance Grant for climate resilience job placement (Docket #1192)
• $125,000.00 Liberty Mutual Climate Resiliency Grant for climate mitigation and adaptation (Docket #1193)
• $77,122.35 WIOA Dislocated Workers Administration Grant for helping displaced workers (Docket #1194)

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on a citizen petition to create an Independent Municipal Inspector General. The petition was submitted by the Board of Election Chair. No final decision will be made at this hearing; it is a discussion item.

• Hearing on Docket #1274: Citizen Petition to establish an Independent Municipal Inspector General

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0969, an ordinance that would establish a Transgender, Gender-diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission. Councilor Mejia moved to substitute the ordinance’s language, and Councilor Flynn seconded the motion. A motion by Councilors Mejia and Breadon invoked Rule 12 to add Councilor Santana as an original co‑sponsor.

• Ordinance establishing a Transgender, Gender-diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission (Docket #0969)
• Councilor Mejia moved to substitute the ordinance language; seconded by Councilor Flynn
• Rule 12 invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co‑sponsor

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider several financial actions, including a $9,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It will also review a $1,170,000 FEMA grant for renovations to Moakley Park and two $747,842 appropriations—one reducing the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining to fund the Boston Public Library and another supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Schools. Additionally, the council will receive a recommendation to authorize a ten‑year contract for the operator of the city’s Bluebikes public bike‑share program.

• $9,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for intersection safety design (Transportation Department)
• $1,170,000 FEMA BRIC grant for Moakley Park renovations (Parks and Recreation Department)
• $747,842 reduction of FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining to fund Boston Public Library
• $747,842 supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Schools under the collective bargaining agreement
• Recommendation to approve a up‑to‑ten‑year contract for the Bluebikes public bike‑share operator starting in 2026

The council adopted the June 11 minutes and approved several large grants, including a $9 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and a $1.17 million FEMA grant for Moakley Park renovations. It also authorized a ten‑year contract for the Bluebikes bike‑share program and passed petitions to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers. Additional grants for violence‑prevention, senior‑companion services, and payroll support were approved.

• Adopted minutes from June 11, 2025 (motion prevailed)
• Approved $9,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (order passed)
• Authorized a ten‑year contract for the Bluebikes public bike‑share program (order passed)
• Approved $1,170,000 FEMA grant for Moakley Park renovations (order passed)
• Approved $550,000 Cummings Foundation grant for violence‑prevention work (order passed)
• Approved $344,335 AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program grant (order passed, rules suspended)
• Approved $36,500 Chronicle Heritage grant for payroll expenses (order passed, rules suspended)
• Passed petition to waive maximum age requirement for police officers for Alex J. Rodriguez (yeas 12, not present 1 after reconsideration)

City Council

The Boston City Council Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Dockets #0549 and #0550. The items are petitions for a special law concerning the pension benefits of Firefighter Leo J. Bracken and Michael Sullivan. The committee will consider the proposed legislation but no decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Petition for a special law on pension benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken (Docket #0549)
• Petition for a special law on pension benefits for Michael Sullivan (Docket #0550)

City Council

The Planning, Development & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on two dockets. One authorizes a 10-year contract for the Bluebikes bike-share operator starting in 2026. The other accepts a $9 million federal grant for low-cost, high-impact street safety improvements targeting speeding and pedestrian crashes.

• 10-year contract authorization for Bluebikes operator (Docket #0648)
• Acceptance of $9,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant (Docket #0720)
• Grant funds safety design and construction at intersections with equity lens
• Addresses speeding, pedestrian crashes, and visibility issues
• Council approval required for contracts over three years per state law

City Council

The Housing & Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0474 to assess the efficacy of the City of Boston Municipal Code's University Accountability Ordinance. The item was originally sponsored by Councilors Durkan and Santana, with Councilor Breadon added as a co-sponsor via Rule 12. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Hearing on Docket #0474 – University Accountability Ordinance efficacy assessment

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting over $2.6 million in workforce development grants and vote on committee reports recommending passage of $30 million in federal grants for housing, homelessness, and public safety, including $18 million for CDBG, $6 million for HOME, $4 million for HOPWA, $2 million for Emergency Solutions, and $1.7 million for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative. Additionally, hearings are scheduled on pedestrian safety, speed humps, government accountability, and White Stadium traffic, and an ordinance amending parking fines is up for a vote.

• Committee reports recommend accepting $18M CDBG grant for housing and economic development
• Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant of $1.7M for gang violence prevention up for vote
• Ordinance amending Schedule of Parking Fines (Section 6-6.3)
• Hearing on traffic and parking management plan for White Stadium
• Confirmation of J. Andres Bernal to Zoning Board of Appeal and Lisa Tharp to Back Bay Architectural Commission

The council adopted the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It approved a $4,000,000 federal Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. It also approved a $1,735,107.39 Community Safety Initiative grant to be administered by the Police Department. The council approved constable bonds for Ruth Baez‑Velez, Russell C. Castagne, Derrick Hughes and Mark Weisberg under the usual terms.

• Adopted June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (order passed)
• Approved $4,000,000 HOPWA grant (order passed)
• Approved $1,735,107.39 Community Safety Initiative grant (order passed)
• Approved constable bonds for Ruth Baez‑Velez, Russell C. Castagne, Derrick Hughes, Mark Weisberg (order passed)

City Council

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee is holding a hearing to consider the confirmation of two mayoral appointments: J. Andres Bernal as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal and Lisa Tharp as a Primary Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission. Both appointments are routine procedural matters.

• J. Andres Bernal nominated as Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal (term expiring July 1, 2027).
• Lisa Tharp nominated as Primary Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission (term expiring December 31, 2028).

City Council

The Planning, Development and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on two dockets: #0266 to discuss pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and expanding the safety surge program; and #0423 to review the effectiveness of speed humps in Boston. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Hearing on Docket #0266: pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and safety surge program expansion
• Hearing on Docket #0423: review of speed hump effectiveness

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on two docket items. Docket 0424 concerns a review of the environmental impacts of the proposed White Stadium redevelopment in Franklin Park. Docket 0425 addresses the preservation of Boston's historic parks and green spaces. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and assessment.

• Docket 0424 – hearing on environmental impacts of White Stadium redevelopment at Franklin Park
• Docket 0425 – hearing on preservation of Boston's historic parks and green spaces

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee is holding a hearing on Docket #0394. The item concerns the acceptance and expenditure of grant funds to be administered by the Police Department.

• Grant of $1,735,107.39 from the FY25 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative Grant

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2026, including the annual budget, a $266.1 million capital improvement plan for city departments, and a $196.9 million plan for schools. It will also vote on a $40 million appropriation to the OPEB liability trust fund and a grant for violence prevention. A committee report recommends establishing an Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement. The council must also act on the landmark designation of the Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House.

• FY2026 annual appropriation and tax order (Docket #0822)
• $266.1M capital improvement plan for 16 city departments (Docket #0828)
• $196.9M capital improvement for Boston Public Schools (Docket #0829)
• $40M appropriation to OPEB liability trust fund (Docket #0824)
• Landmark designation of Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House at 277-283 Washington St. and 3-11 School St.

The council adopted the May 21, 2025 minutes and approved a $1 million federal Nutrition Services Incentive grant for the Age Strong Commission. It also accepted a $550,000 Cummings Foundation grant for violence‑prevention work, referred to the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee. Councilors designated the Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House as Boston landmarks, and approved numerous FY 2026 appropriations and revolving‑fund limits.

• Adopted May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion prevailed)
• Accepted $1,000,000 federal nutrition grant (rules suspended, order passed)
• Accepted $550,000 Cummings Foundation grant (referred to Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee)
• Designated Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House as landmarks (rules suspended, designation passed)
• Approved Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement ordinance (yeas 11, not present 2)
• Approved FY 2026 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order (yeas 13)
• Approved FY 2026 School Department appropriation (yeas 11, nays 2)
• Authorized up to $40,000,000 in FY 2026 leases and equipment purchases (yeas 13)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including the annual appropriation and tax order. The agenda lists multiple capital appropriation orders totaling over $500 million for various city departments and infrastructure projects.

• Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2026
• Appropriation of $40,000,000.00 for OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• Appropriation of $5,000,000.00 from Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact
• Appropriation of $3,500,000.00 from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House and other projects
• Appropriation of $40,000,000.00 for equipment acquisition across various city departments

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing to discuss the FY26 budget for the Office of Neighborhood Services and SPARK Boston. The committee will review several appropriation orders for city departments and public schools.

• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements across various city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Authorization for equipment leases and purchases up to $40,000,000 for FY2026
• Appropriation of $5,000,000 from Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2026, including the annual city budget and school department budget. Also up for decision are capital improvement funds totaling over $460 million for various departments and schools, a $40 million contribution to the OPEB trust fund, and equipment leases up to $40 million.

• $40 million appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (item 0824)
• $5 million from Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges (item 0825)
• $3.5 million from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, park improvements, restrooms, and animal shelter (item 0826)
• $266.1 million for capital improvements across city departments (item 0828)
• $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools capital improvements (item 0829)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on the FY26 budget, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order and the School Department budget. The body is discussing several appropriation orders for capital improvements and equipment leases.

• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvement purposes across various city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Authorization for equipment leases and purchases in FY26 not to exceed $40,000,000
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Council is set to take action on the FY26 Operating Budget, School Department appropriations, and capital budget orders. It will also consider hearings on BPS bus driver compliance, the Main Streets program audit, and EV charging station community engagement. Petitions for special laws regarding a disability pension and a police age waiver are on the agenda.

• FY26 Operating Budget orders including departmental operations and OPEB (Dockets #0822-0824)
• Capital Budget loan orders and lease purchase agreements (Dockets #0828-0830)
• Limits for departmental revolving funds including Police, Schools, and others (Dockets #0831-0845)
• Hearing to review hiring, training, and compliance of BPS bus drivers (Order 1101)
• Hearing on management and oversight of Boston Main Streets program and Wolf & Company audit (Order 1102)

The Boston City Council unanimously approved two special‑law petitions: one to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jose Ortiz, and another to grant a disability pension to Patricia M. Lampron. The Council also authorized two grant expenditures, appointed several temporary staff, and adopted multiple resolutions recognizing community groups and initiatives.

• Petition to waive police age limit for Jose Ortiz passed (yeas 13)
• Petition for disability pension for Patricia M. Lampron passed (yeas 13)
• Order to accept and spend $15,000 BTHC grant passed (no objection)
• Order to accept and spend $23,860 Firefighter Safety Equipment grant passed (no objection)
• Appointment of temporary employee Samantha Peracchi effective May 24, 2025 passed
• Appointment of temporary employee Anthony Gilardi effective May 31, 2025 passed
• Resolution recognizing June 2025 as Immigrant Heritage Month adopted
• Resolution supporting Roxbury District Improvement Financing adopted

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on several FY2026 appropriation orders, including a $266.1 million capital improvement plan covering multiple city departments, a $196.9 million capital plan for Boston Public Schools, and a $1.3 million appropriation from the George Francis Parkman Fund for maintenance of Boston Common and historic parks. The committee will also consider a $40 million OPEB liability trust fund contribution and a $5 million transportation network impact fund.

• Annual appropriation and tax order for FY2026 (Docket #0822)
• $1.3 million from George Francis Parkman Fund for Boston Common and parks maintenance (Docket #0845)
• $40 million contribution to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund (Docket #0824)
• $266.1 million for capital improvements across multiple departments including Police, Fire, Housing, and Parks (Docket #0828)
• $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools capital improvements (Docket #0829)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on several FY2026 appropriation orders, including the annual budgets for the Boston Transportation and Public Works Departments and the School Department. Key items include a $266.1 million capital improvement plan for multiple city departments, a $40 million contribution to the OPEB liability trust, and specific funds for transportation infrastructure, parks, and parking facilities.

• $266.1 million for capital improvements across departments including Boston Housing Authority, Police, Fire, and Parks
• $40 million to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $5 million from the Capital Grant fund for transportation network services road impacts
• $3.5 million for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and animal shelter improvements
• $5 million from the Parking Facility Fund for parking facility planning and construction

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hear docket items for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including a $40 million appropriation for Other Post-Employment Benefits and a $40 million cap on equipment lease agreements.

• Approves $40M for OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• Approves $5M from Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact
• Approves $3.5M from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for parks and shelter
• Approves $5M from Parking Facility Fund for parking facilities
• Authorizes up to $40M in lease agreements for equipment

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on several budget dockets for Fiscal Year 2026. The body is discussing various appropriation orders for city departments, school funding, and capital improvements.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvement purposes across multiple city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization for leases or equipment acquisitions up to $40,000,000 for FY2026
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hear testimony on several FY26 budget appropriation orders totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Items include the annual city and school department budgets, capital improvements for multiple departments, and two BPD revolving funds for the fitness center and canine training program.

• $266.1M for capital improvements across multiple city departments
• $196.9M for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $40M for the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $3.5M for Dorchester Field House, park improvements, and animal shelter
• $5M from the state transportation fund for road and bridge impacts

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee holds a hearing on the FY26 budget, including the Boston Police Department appropriation (Docket #0822) and eight other appropriation orders. Items cover the School Department, a $40 million OPEB trust contribution, $5 million for transportation network infrastructure, $3.5 million for parks and the Dorchester Field House, $266.1 million in city capital improvements, $196.9 million for school capital projects, and up to $40 million for equipment leases. These dockets are under discussion and will proceed to a full council vote.

• $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund for retiree benefits
• $5,000,000 from Capital Grant fund for transportation network impacts on roads and bridges
• $3,500,000 from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, parks, restrooms, and animal shelter
• $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments
• $196,900,000 for capital improvements for Boston Public Schools

City Council

The council will take action on the FY26 operating and capital budgets, including departmental appropriations, school funding, and capital loan orders. It will also consider ordinances on coastal resilience, a road safety commission, and codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology, as well as a committee report on ranked choice voting and a request for information on down payment assistance grants.

• Orders for FY26 Operating Budget (Dockets #0822-0824) and Capital Budget (Dockets #0828-0830) including loan orders and lease purchases
• Ordinance expediting coastal resilient projects by amending Article 25A of the zoning code (Docket #1058)
• Ordinance establishing a Road Safety and Community Engagement Commission for bicycles and scooters (Docket #1059)
• Ordinance codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology (Docket #1060)
• Hearing order on occupational cancer risks for Boston firefighters and related city programs (Docket #1062)

The council approved a new draft of the ranked‑choice voting ordinance (8‑4 vote). It also designated the Old North Church as a landmark (12 yeas). An order to disclose down‑payment assistance grant recipients failed (3‑8). Several other measures were adopted, including an ordinance codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology and a resolution recognizing Haitian Heritage Month.

• Passed Ranked Choice Voting ordinance (new draft); yeas 8, nays 4
• Designated Old North Church as a landmark; yeas 12, absent 1
• Failed order to disclose down‑payment assistance grant recipients; yeas 3, nays 8
• Passed ordinance codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology; rules suspended
• Adopted resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag Day; rules suspended
• Adopted resolution designating Hero Square at Stratford & Kenneth Streets for William Roddy; rules suspended
• Appointed temporary employees Briejah Ayer and Isabelle Nelson to City Council; passed under suspension of the rules
• Authorized $23,860 firefighter safety equipment grant; referred to Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on several budget dockets for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will discuss annual appropriations for the Fire and School departments and multiple capital improvement funds.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements across various city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 for equipment leases and purchase agreements in FY2026
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is conducting hearings on several FY26 budget dockets. The body is discussing various appropriation orders for city departments, capital improvements, and equipment leases.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization for equipment leases and purchases up to $40,000,000 for FY2026
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on several FY26 budget and appropriation orders. These items include funding for city departments, public schools, and capital improvements.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for various city department capital improvements
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization for up to $40,000,000 in leases or installment sales for city equipment
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The City Council's Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on multiple FY26 budget appropriation orders and related funding measures. Items include annual appropriations for the city and school department, a $40 million contribution to the OPEB trust fund, and capital improvement funding totaling $463 million for city departments and schools. The committee will also consider a $5 million appropriation from parking facility funds, a $3.5 million appropriation from surplus property funds for specific projects, and a $40 million equipment lease authorization.

• Annual appropriation and tax order for FY2026 (Docket #0822)
• $40 million appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (Docket #0824)
• $5 million from Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact on roads (Docket #0825)
• $266.1 million for capital improvements across multiple city departments (Docket #0828)
• $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools capital improvements (Docket #0829)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on eight budget-related dockets (0822-0830) for Fiscal Year 2026. These include the annual appropriation and tax order, school department funding, a $40 million OPEB trust contribution, and multiple capital improvement appropriations for city departments and Boston Public Schools. The committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of these items before they go to the full City Council.

• $266.1 million capital improvement appropriation for multiple city departments including police, fire, parks, and housing
• $196.9 million capital appropriation for Boston Public Schools
• $40 million appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (unfunded liability estimated at $2.68 billion)
• $5 million from Capital Grant fund to address transportation network service impact on roads and bridges
• $3.5 million from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The City Council's Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on nine FY26 budget appropriation orders, covering the city's annual operating budget, the school department budget, and various capital and special fund appropriations. Key items include a $40 million OPEB trust contribution, $5 million for transportation infrastructure, $3.5 million for parks and an animal shelter, $266 million for city capital improvements, $197 million for school capital, and up to $40 million in equipment leases.

• Annual appropriation and tax order for FY2026 (Docket 0822)
• $40 million appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (Docket 0824)
• $5 million for transportation network services on municipal roads (Docket 0825)
• $3.5 million for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and animal shelter (Docket 0826)
• $266.1 million for capital improvements across multiple city departments (Docket 0828)

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY26 operating and capital budgets, including departmental appropriations, school funding, and revolving funds. A key item is a $33,262,466 supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Schools to cover costs from a new collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Teachers Union. The Council will also discuss hearings on a drone policy, repainting Summer Street bus lane, and the appointment of Brian Swett as interim Parks Commissioner.

• FY26 Operating Budget and Capital Budget (Dockets #0822-0830)
• $33,262,466 supplemental appropriation for BPS from collective bargaining agreement (Dockets #0940-0941)
• Appointment of Brian Swett as Interim Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for 60 days
• Order for a hearing to discuss establishing a drone policy in Boston (Docket 1017)
• Order for a hearing to discuss repainting Summer Street Bus Lane (Docket 1018)

The Boston City Council adopted the April 30 minutes and approved two FY25 budget orders, each allocating $33,262,466 to Boston Public Schools—one by reducing the Reserve for Collective Bargaining and another as a supplemental appropriation. The Council also authorized two workforce‑development grants totaling $30,672.03. Several recognitional resolutions and temporary employee appointments were adopted.

• Adopted April 30, 2025 minutes (motion prevailed)
• Reduced FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $33,262,466 to fund BPS (yeas 12, absent 1)
• Approved supplemental FY25 appropriation of $33,262,466 for BPS (yeas 12, absent 1)
• Authorized $16,937.03 Carry‑In Wagner Peyser Administration Grant (passed, no objection)
• Authorized $13,735.00 Mass Commission for the Blind Grant (passed, no objection)
• Confirmed reappointment of Hessann Farooqi to Building Emissions Review Board (appointment confirmed)
• Adopted multiple recognitional resolutions (e.g., Small Business Month, World Asthma Day, Pride Month)
• Appointed several temporary employees for City Council (orders passed under suspension of the rules)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hear two dockets: one to reduce the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $33,262,466 and another to appropriate that same amount to Boston Public Schools. The funding covers the FY25 impact of the new collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Teachers Union, which includes wage increases of 2.5% in 2024, 2% in 2025, and 2% in 2026, plus market rate adjustments for paraprofessionals and ABAs.

• Dockets #0940 and #0941: $33,262,466 transfer from collective bargaining reserve to BPS
• Contract term: September 1, 2024 – August 30, 2027
• General wage increases: 2.5% (2024), 2% (2025), 2% (2026)
• Market rate adjustments for Paraprofessionals and ABAs

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing to discuss the FY2026 budget for the School Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families. The body is reviewing several appropriation orders for capital improvements and trust funds.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for various city department capital improvements
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 for equipment leases and purchases in FY2026
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hear and vote on multiple FY26 budget appropriations, including a $266.1 million capital improvement plan covering 15 city departments and a $196.9 million capital plan for Boston Public Schools. Other items include a $40 million contribution to the OPEB trust fund and a $5 million transportation network fund. The committee also considers revolving fund limits for the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, capped at $800,000 for public art and $300,000 for the Strand Theatre.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements for 15 city departments (docket 0828)
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for capital improvements for Boston Public Schools (docket 0829)
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (docket 0824)
• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 in equipment leases/purchases for city departments (docket 0830)
• Revolving fund limit of $800,000 for public art and up to $300,000 for Strand Theatre operations (dockets 0841-0843)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee holds a hearing on multiple appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2026. Items include operating budgets for city departments and schools, a $40 million transfer to the OPEB trust fund, $5 million for transportation network infrastructure, $3.5 million for parks and facilities, $266.1 million for citywide capital improvements, $196.9 million for school capital projects, and up to $40 million for equipment leasing.

• $40,000,000 for OPEB trust fund; city's unfunded liability estimated at $2.68 billion
• $5,000,000 from Capital Grant Fund for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• $3,500,000 from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, park improvements, Boston Common restrooms, and animal shelter
• $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments including housing, police, fire, parks, and transportation
• $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is hearing the FY26 budget, with dockets covering the annual city and school appropriations, a $40M OPEB trust fund contribution, $5M for transportation network impacts, $3.5M for parks and shelter improvements, and $266.1M in capital improvements for multiple city departments.

• $266.1M appropriation for capital improvements across city departments including police, fire, housing, parks, and transportation
• $196.9M appropriation for capital improvements for Boston Public Schools
• $40M to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $5M from the Capital Grant fund to address transportation network service impacts on roads and bridges
• $3.5M from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, parks improvements, restroom facilities at Boston Common, and municipal animal shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on multiple FY26 appropriation orders, including a $266.1 million citywide capital improvement plan and $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools. Other items include $40 million for post-employment benefits, $5 million for transportation network impacts, and $3.5 million for parks and animal shelter improvements. The committee is also reviewing the Department of Innovation & Technology budget and a $3.6 million PEG access fund appropriation.

• $266.1 million for capital improvements across multiple departments including police, fire, libraries, and housing
• $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $40 million to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund (unfunded liability $2.68 billion)
• $5 million from Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact on roads and bridges
• $3.5 million from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing to discuss the FY26 budget for the Environment Department and Office of Food Justice. The body is reviewing several appropriation orders for city departments and school infrastructure.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 for equipment leases and purchases in FY26
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Council will consider a $33.3 million supplemental appropriation to fund FY25 salary increases under the Boston Teachers Union contract. It will also vote on accepting federal grants for waterfront resiliency and workforce development, and take up the FY26 operating budget and capital budget orders. New ordinances and several hearing orders are also on the agenda.

• $33,262,466 supplemental appropriation for Boston Public Schools teacher contract raises
• $1,987,500 FEMA grant for East Boston Waterfront-Carlton Wharf and Lewis Mall Resiliency Project
• FY26 Operating Budget orders for departmental operations, schools, and OPEB
• Ordinance establishing the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
• Hearing order to discuss cooling centers during extreme heat emergencies

The Council adopted the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It reduced the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $33,262,466 and created a supplemental appropriation of the same amount for Boston Public Schools to cover collective‑bargaining costs. The Council also accepted a $1,987,500 FEMA grant for the East Boston Waterfront‑Carlton Wharf resiliency project and passed a petition waiving the age requirement for Jason Deleon to join the police department (yeas 13).

• Adopted April 16 minutes (motion prevailed)
• Reduced FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $33,262,466 (order approved)
• Created supplemental FY25 appropriation of $33,262,466 for Boston Public Schools (order approved)
• Accepted and expended $1,987,500 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for East Boston Waterfront‑Carlton Wharf project (order passed)
• Accepted and expended $4,149,200 YouthWorks grant for low‑income at‑risk youth jobs program (order passed)
• Petition for age waiver for Jason Deleon to join Boston Police Department passed (yeas 13)
• Ordinance establishing Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement referred to Committee on Government Operations
• Order for hearing on Boston Public Schools' new bus ridership policy referred to Committee on Education

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on Dockets #0822-0830, which comprise the Mayor's proposed FY26 budget. The dockets include the annual appropriation for the city and the School Department, as well as specific appropriations for OPEB liability ($40M), transportation infrastructure ($5M), capital improvements ($266.1M for various departments and $196.9M for schools), and equipment leasing ($40M). The committee is discussing these items before a potential vote.

• $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments including Boston Police, Fire, Parks, and Transportation
• $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (unfunded liability estimated at $2.68 billion)
• $5,000,000 from the Capital Grant fund for transportation network services impact on municipal roads and bridges
• $3,500,000 from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, general parks improvements, restroom facilities at Boston Common, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing several appropriation orders and budget items for Fiscal Year 2026. The hearing covers funding for city departments, public schools, and capital improvement projects.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 for equipment leases and purchases in FY2026
• Proposed $150,000 cap for the Mayor's Office of Tourism revolving fund for City Hall Plaza events

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on the FY26 budget and several appropriation orders. The body is discussing funding for city departments, public schools, and capital improvements.

• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for capital improvements across various city departments
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Authorization of up to $40,000,000 for equipment leases and purchases in FY2026
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on eight FY26 budget appropriations (Dockets #0822-0830), covering departments such as Immigrant Advancement, Language & Communication Access, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Human Rights Commission, and LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement. The items include annual city and school department budgets, a $40 million OPEB trust contribution, and several capital appropriations totaling over $500 million for infrastructure, parks, schools, and equipment.

• $40,000,000 to OPEB Liability Trust Fund (unfunded liability $2.68 billion)
• $5,000,000 from Capital Grant Fund for transportation network infrastructure
• $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and animal shelter
• $266,100,000 for capital improvements across multiple city departments
• $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements

City Council

The City Council's Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0335, which examines all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Fire Department. This is a discussion item, not a vote.

• Hearing on Docket #0335 regarding Boston Fire Department grant administration

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee will hear and vote on Docket #0887, a message and order to accept a $4,149,200 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant funds YouthWorks, a summer and school year jobs program providing leadership development, skills training, and career exploration for low-income at-risk youth ages 14-25. This is a single-item hearing.

• Accept $4,149,200 YouthWorks grant from the MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for youth jobs program

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the City of Boston's response to sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as available resources for survivors. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion.

• Public hearing on Docket #0183 regarding sexual assault and domestic violence resources

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee holds a public hearing on a series of appropriation orders for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The dockets include the annual appropriation and tax order, as well as specific appropriations for capital improvements, schools, and other funds. Residents can provide testimony on these proposed expenditures.

• Annual appropriation and tax order for FY2026 (Docket #0822)
• $40 million for the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund (Docket #0824)
• $5 million from the Capital Grant fund for transportation network infrastructure (Docket #0825)
• $266.1 million for capital improvements across multiple city departments (Docket #0828)
• $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools capital improvements (Docket #0829)

City Council

The Boston City Council is holding an emergency special virtual meeting to consider a petition for a special law relative to the Office of District Councilor. The petition, sponsored by Councilors Louijeune and Breadon, proposes an act to establish or modify that office. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to the Office of District Councilor

The Council approved the petition for a Special Law relating to the Office of District Councilor, with a vote of 9 yeas, 3 nays and 1 absent. A motion to adjourn the emergency special meeting also passed, 11 yeas to 1 nay with 1 absent. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m. and was scheduled to reconvene on April 30, 2025.

• Petition for Special Law on Office of District Councilor passed (9-3, 1 absent)
• Motion to adjourn emergency special meeting passed (11-1, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council's Labor, Workforce and Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0473 for a biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and the Boston Residents Jobs Policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Docket #0473: Hearing on biannual review of Boston Employment Commission and Boston Residents Jobs Policy

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee holds a hearing on nine budget-related dockets for FY2026, including the annual appropriation and tax order, the school department budget, and multiple capital funding requests. Total appropriations include $266.1 million for city department capital projects, $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools, and $40 million for the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust fund. Also under consideration are $5 million for transportation network services impact and $3.5 million for parks and animal shelter improvements.

• Annual appropriation and tax order for FY2026 (Docket #0822)
• School Department budget appropriation for FY2026 (Docket #0823)
• $40,000,000 to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (Docket #0824)
• $266,100,000 for various city department capital improvements (Docket #0828)
• $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements (Docket #0829)

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on several dockets related to the FY26 budget. The body is reviewing appropriation orders for city departments, school funding, and capital improvements.

• Appropriation of $40,000,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Appropriation of $266,100,000 for various city department capital improvement purposes
• Appropriation of $196,900,000 for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• Appropriation of $3,500,000 for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter
• Authorization for up to $40,000,000 in leases or installment sales for city equipment

City Council

The City Council will vote on the FY26 operating budget (dockets #0822-0824) and capital budget (dockets #0828-0830), including departmental appropriations and loan orders. It will also consider accepting $34.8 million in federal grants for housing, youth jobs, and other programs, and debate ordinances creating an Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement and a municipal identification card.

• FY26 Operating Budget orders for departmental operations, School Department, and other post-employment benefits
• Accept $18M FY25 Community Development Block Grant for housing, economic development, and social services
• Accept $6M FY25 HOME Investment Partnerships Grant for affordable rental and homeownership housing
• Ordinance to establish the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
• Ordinance to create a municipal identification card in Boston

The council authorized Boston to accept and spend an $18 million Community Development Block Grant from HUD for housing, economic development and social services. It also approved several other federal and private grants totaling over $16 million for affordable housing, youth jobs, AIDS services, emergency homelessness assistance, immigrant programs, and hazard mitigation. Additionally, the council passed a petition establishing the Office of District Councilor with a 9‑3 vote.

• Approved acceptance of $18,000,000 FY25 Community Development Block Grant (referred to Housing & Community Development Committee)
• Approved acceptance of $6,000,000 FY25 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant (referred to Housing & Community Development Committee)
• Approved acceptance of $4,149,200 YouthWorks Grant (referred to Strong Women, Families, and Communities Committee)
• Approved acceptance of $4,000,000 FY25 HOPWA Grant (referred to Housing & Community Development Committee)
• Approved acceptance of $2,000,000 FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant (referred to Housing & Community Development Committee)
• Approved acceptance of $200,000 Immigrant Advancement Fund Grant (referred to Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement Committee)
• Approved acceptance of $180,000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update BRIC Grant (referred to Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee)
• Passed petition for Special Law establishing Office of District Councilor, yeas 9, nays 3

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will vote on a series of appropriations for FY 2026, including a $40 million OPEB liability fund contribution, $5 million for transportation‑network impacts, and a $266.1 million capital improvement package for city agencies. Additional items include a $196.9 million allocation for Boston Public Schools, a $40 million equipment lease authority, and revolving‑fund limits for school facilities and transportation.

• $40 million appropriation to the Other Post‑Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
• $5 million from the Capital Grant fund for transportation‑network service impacts
• $266.1 million capital improvement funding for agencies such as the Boston Center for Youth and Families, Boston Public Library, Police, and Public Works
• $196.9 million capital improvements for Boston Public Schools
• $40 million equipment lease‑purchase authority for city departments

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is hearing multiple FY26 appropriation orders totaling over $463 million, including $266.1 million for city department capital improvements and $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools. Other items include a $40 million contribution to the OPEB trust fund, $5 million for transportation network infrastructure, and authorization for up to $40 million in equipment leases.

• $266.1 million for capital improvements across city departments including Police, Fire, Parks, Housing, and Libraries
• $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools capital improvements
• $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust fund
• $5 million from Capital Grant fund for transportation network impact on city roads
• $3.5 million for Dorchester Field House, Boston Common restrooms, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on eight appropriation orders for FY2026, covering the School Department budget, capital improvements for city departments, contributions to the OPEB trust fund, and funding for transportation infrastructure, park projects, and parking facilities. The largest item is $266.1 million for various capital improvements across multiple departments, including police, fire, libraries, and housing.

• $40 million appropriation for the OPEB liability trust fund (unfunded liability estimated at $2.68 billion)
• $5 million from the Capital Grant fund for transportation network services' impact on roads and bridges
• $3.5 million for Dorchester Field House, parks improvements, restroom facilities at Boston Common, and the Municipal Animal Shelter
• $266.1 million for capital improvements across city departments including Police, Fire, Parks, and Boston Housing Authority
• $196.9 million for capital improvements for Boston Public Schools

City Council

The City Council's Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 budget appropriations, covering dockets #0822-0830. Items include the annual appropriation and tax order, the School Department budget, a $40 million contribution to the OPEB trust fund, and multiple capital improvement funds: $266.1 million for various city departments and $196.9 million for Boston Public Schools. Also under consideration is a $40 million lease-purchase authorization for equipment across city departments.

• $266.1 million for capital improvements across city departments including Boston Center for Youth and Families, Boston Housing Authority, Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston Public Library, Innovation and Technology, Environment, Fire, Mayor's Office of Housing, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Police, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and Transportation Department
• $196.9 million for capital improvements for Boston Public Schools
• $40 million contribution to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund (unfunded liability estimated at $2.68 billion as of June 30, 2023)
• $5 million from the Capital Grant fund for transportation network services' impact on municipal roads and bridges
• $3.5 million from Surplus Property Disposition Fund for Dorchester Field House, general parks improvements, Boston Common restroom facility improvements, and the Municipal Animal Shelter

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, and Communities Committee will hold an emergency hearing on docket #0821. The hearing will address incidents that occurred at The Future BOS Youth Jobs & Resource Fair. The committee will discuss how to promptly reschedule the event.

• Emergency hearing on docket #0821 regarding incidents at The Future BOS Youth Jobs & Resource Fair
• Discussion of rescheduling the Youth Jobs & Resource Fair

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider a series of appropriations, including a $266,100,000 order for capital improvements across multiple city departments and a $196,900,000 order for Boston Public Schools. Additional items include appropriations for OPEB liability, various revolving funds, and a $40,000,000 lease‑purchase authority for equipment. The council will also review messages from the mayor on FY2026 appropriations and grant authorizations.

• $266,100,000 appropriation for capital improvements for departments such as Boston Public Library, Police, and Transportation
• $196,900,000 appropriation for Boston Public Schools capital projects
• $40,000,000 lease‑purchase authority for equipment acquisition in FY2026
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• $850,000 grant for the Boston Regional Intelligence Center earmarked for technology upgrades

The Boston City Council adopted the April 2 minutes and approved numerous FY2026 appropriation orders. Major approvals included a $266,100,000 capital improvement order for multiple city departments and a $196,900,000 order for Boston Public Schools. Additional appropriations covered the annual tax order, school department budget, OPEB liability trust, and several capital grant and revolving‑fund authorizations.

• Approved $266,100,000 capital improvement order for multiple city departments (yeas 11, nays 2)
• Approved $196,900,000 capital improvement order for Boston Public Schools (yeas 11, nays 2)
• Approved FY2026 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order (yeas 13)
• Approved FY2026 Annual Appropriation for the School Department (yeas 11, nays 2)
• Approved $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund (no vote recorded)
• Approved $5,000,000 appropriation from Capital Grant Fund for transportation network services (no vote recorded)
• Approved $3,500,000 appropriation from Surplus Property Disposition Fund to Capital Fund (no vote recorded)
• Approved $5,000,000 appropriation from Parking Facility Fund to Capital Fund (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on three grant-acceptance orders: $150,000 for animal shelter medical care, $800,000 for tree-cover workforce investment, and $449,710 for flooding-impact mapping. The committee is deciding whether to recommend approval to the full City Council.

• Docket #0292: $150,000 grant for Boston Animal Shelter maintenance and medical care for sick/injured animals of Boston residents
• Docket #0395: $800,000 USDA grant through The Corps Network to fund tree-cover expansion and historic workforce investment via Office of Workforce Development
• Docket #0399: $449,710 MVP Action Grant from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Affairs for stormwater and riverine flooding database and map

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on three dockets. The body will discuss the issuance of refunding bonds and two contracts for banking services.

• Refunding bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $350,000,000
• Banking services contract with Citizens
• Banking services contract with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing to explore establishing Safe School Zones to improve pedestrian safety near all Boston schools. Councilor Pepén moved to invoke Rule 12, adding Councilors FitzGerald and Flynn as co‑sponsors. The committee will discuss the proposal and potential implementation steps.

• Hearing to explore creation of Safe School Zones for pedestrian safety around Boston schools

City Council

The Labor, Workforce and Economic Development Committee is holding a hearing on ten grant proposals totaling $2,527,376.33 administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grants fund tax assistance, youth programs, adult employment services, and training for at-risk populations.

• Accept $1,190,071.64 U.S. Dept. of Labor grant for adult job training and apprenticeships
• Accept $410,000 state VITA grant for low-income tax filing assistance
• Accept $382,163.59 Wagner Peyser grant for unemployment claimant reemployment services
• Accept $140,000 Uncornered grant for coaching and mentorship for at-risk youth and reentering citizens
• Accept $100,000 Treasury VITA grant for underserved communities basic tax preparation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several mayoral orders to accept federal and state grants for transportation and veteran services. The body is also considering an appropriation of $38,148,052 for community preservation projects and various board appointments.

• Acceptance of $20,000,000 RAISE grant for Roxbury Resilient corridor reconstruction
• Acceptance of $9,000,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for intersection safety
• Proposed appropriation of $38,148,052 from FY2025 Community Preservation Fund
• Banking services contracts with Citizens and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
• Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers

The council adopted the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $20 million RAISE grant to reconstruct three Roxbury corridors (yeas 13). It also approved a $9 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and passed a Road Safety and Accountability ordinance for delivery providers (yeas 11, nays 2).

• Adopted March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion prevailed)
• Approved $20 M RAISE grant for Roxbury corridor reconstruction (yeas 13)
• Approved $9 M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (order passed)
• Approved reassignment of Community Preservation Act funds for Charlestown Peace Park (order passed)
• Approved banking services contract with Citizens (order passed)
• Approved banking services contract with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (order passed)
• Passed Road Safety and Accountability ordinance for delivery providers (yeas 11, nays 2)
• Confirmed reappointment of Thomas High to Back Bay Architectural District Commission (appointment confirmed)

City Council

The Public Health, Homelessness, & Recovery Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0422. The body will discuss the immediate reinstatement and sustainable funding for the Community Syringe Redemption Program.

• Hearing on Docket #0422 regarding the Community Syringe Redemption Program

City Council

The City Council is holding a Community Preservation Act Committee hearing regarding Docket #0641. This item concerns an appropriation order for community preservation projects recommended by the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee.

• Appropriation of $38,148,052.00 from Fiscal Year 2025 Community Preservation Fund revenues

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0169. The session focuses on the funding and implementation of coastal resilience strategies and the creation of a climate bank.

• Hearing on Docket #0169 regarding coastal resilience strategies and climate bank establishment

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0413 regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Office of Emergency Management, including the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant and the Emergency Management Performance Grant. This is a discussion item only; no final vote is scheduled.

• Hearing on Docket #0413 exploring federal and state emergency management grant programs
• Review of Urban Area Security Initiative Grant administration
• Review of Emergency Management Performance Grant administration
• Potential discussion on overall grant compliance and performance

City Council

The Government Accountability, Transparency, & Accessibility Committee will hold a hearing regarding Docket #0415. The purpose of the hearing is to audit the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Hearing on Docket #0415 to audit the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

City Council

The Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0337, an order regarding the transition and operations of the new City Planning Department. A procedural motion to refer the docket to the Planning, Development & Transportation Committee failed on a 7-4 roll call vote, keeping it in Government Operations.

• Hearing on the transition and operations of the new City Planning Department (Docket #0337)

City Council

The Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0260. The body will discuss the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the City of Boston.

• Hearing on Docket #0260 regarding battery energy storage systems (BESS)

City Council

The Veterans, Military Families, & Military Affairs Committee will hold hearings on three dockets regarding cancer presumptions, services for women veterans, and lung cancer rates among Black Veterans.

• Hearing on new cancer presumptions announced by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
• Hearing on services for women veterans
• Hearing on lung cancer rates among Black Veterans

City Council

The Government Accountability, Transparency, & Accessibility Committee will hold a hearing regarding Docket #0415. The purpose of the hearing is to audit the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Hearing on Docket #0415 to audit the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider a mayor‑authorized grant of $350,000 for the Red Sox Arts and Parks Program. Council members will also act on a landmark designation for 318 Metropolitan Avenue in Roslindale and confirm three appointments to the Audit Committee. Additional items include an ordinance amendment for the Boston Commemoration Commission and an order to hold a hearing on artificial‑intelligence use in city services.

• Approve $350,000 grant for the Red Sox Arts and Parks Program
• Designate 318 Metropolitan Avenue, Roslindale, as a Boston Landmark
• Confirm appointments of Samantha Riemer, Janet Peguero, and Lawrence DiCara to the Audit Committee
• Amend City Code Chapter VII Section 7-15 for the Boston Commemoration Commission
• Order a hearing on the role of artificial intelligence in improving city services

The Council authorized the City to accept and spend a $350,000 Red Sox Arts and Parks Program grant. It passed the designation of 318 Metropolitan Avenue in Roslindale as a Boston Landmark. The Council confirmed three appointments to the Audit Committee and adopted several resolutions, including Transgender Day of Visibility and Sunshine Week.

• Authorized acceptance and expenditure of $350,000 Red Sox Arts and Parks Program grant
• Designated 318 Metropolitan Avenue, Roslindale, as a Boston Landmark (passed)
• Confirmed appointment of Samantha Riemer to the Audit Committee
• Confirmed appointment of Janet Peguero to the Audit Committee
• Confirmed reappointment of Lawrence DiCara to the Audit Committee
• Passed amendment to the Boston Commemoration Commission ordinance
• Adopted resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility
• Adopted resolution designating March 16‑22, 2025 as “Sunshine Week”

City Council

The Government Accountability, Transparency, & Accessibility Committee is holding a hearing to consider three appointments to the Audit Committee.

• Confirmation of Samantha Riemer to the Audit Committee (term expires Nov 9, 2029)
• Confirmation of Janet Peguero to the Audit Committee (term expires Oct 27, 2029)
• Reappointment of Lawrence DiCara to the Audit Committee (term expires Nov 9, 2026)

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider approving a $38.1 million appropriation from the Community Preservation Fund and multiple workforce development grants. The body will also vote on a Bluebikes operator contract and a public hearing regarding the Boston Trust Act.

• Appropriation of $38,148,052.00 from Community Preservation Fund
• Authorization to accept $2,563,236.28 for State Elder Lunch Program
• Authorization to accept $2,294,289.00 for WIOA Youth Program Grant
• Authorization to enter into Bluebikes operator contract (up to 10 years)
• Order for a hearing to audit the Boston Trust Act

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on multiple dockets authorizing the city to accept and expend approximately $7.9 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Labor, passed through MassHire. The grants fund programs for dislocated workers, youth employment, adult job services, and unemployment insurance claimants. The committee will discuss and vote on each grant order.

• WIOA Youth Program Grant: $2,294,289 for comprehensive youth employment for ages 14-24 facing barriers
• WIOA Adult Activities Grant: $1,761,212.70 for job seeker services including employment, education, and apprenticeships
• Wagner Peyser Program Grant: $1,076,177 for reemployment services and fraud detection for unemployment claimants
• WIOA Dislocated Workers Grant: $983,445.30 to help dislocated workers overcome barriers and rejoin workforce
• Carry-in WIOA Dislocated Workers Grant: $626,466.57 for rapid reemployment of dislocated workers

City Council

The Committee on Strong Women, Families, & Communities will hold a hearing on a proposal to accept a $2,563,236.28 state grant for the FY25 Elder Lunch Program, funding nutrition services for older adults at $7.39 per meal for up to 358,679 meals. The grant is awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission.

• Grant of $2,563,236.28 for FY25 State Elder Lunch Program, funding 358,679 meals at $7.39 each

City Council

The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing to audit the effectiveness of the 2014 Boston Trust Act. The agenda includes a communication from Police Commissioner Michael A. Cox regarding civil immigration detainer results for 2024.

• Hearing on Docket #0414 to audit the 2014 Boston Trust Act
• Communication from Police Commissioner Michael A. Cox on civil immigration detainer results for 2024
• Rule 12 invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Pepen as co-sponsors

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider a $350 million bond refunding, school repair funding, and confirm appointments to a landmark district study committee. The meeting also includes resolutions on police age waivers, TNC regulation, and various memorials.

• Authorization to refund $350,000,000 in municipal bonds
• Authorization to submit Statements of Interest for school repairs to MSBA
• Confirmation of appointments to Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee
• Petitions for special laws to waive police age requirements
• Orders for hearings on TNC regulation and school budget

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing requests to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. These requests aim to address facility deficiencies at several Boston Public Schools to secure state program funding.

• Statement of Interest for Madison Park Technical Vocational High School (Core Program)
• Accelerated Repair Program requests for Boston Adult Technical Academy, Hurley K-8, and Mildred Avenue K-8
• Accelerated Repair Program requests for Mendell Elementary and Mary Lyon Pilot High School
• Accelerated Repair Program requests for Joyce Kilmer Lower, Margarita Muñiz Academy, and Orchard Gardens K-8
• Accelerated Repair Program request for Trotter K-6 Elementary

City Council

The Veterans, Military Families, & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on two dockets: one to discuss establishing Hero Squares in Boston, and another to create a hometown military hero banner program. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only hearing.

• Docket #0165: hearing on process for establishing Hero Squares
• Docket #0312: hearing to establish a hometown military hero banner program

City Council

The City Council will vote on a $14.4 million federal grant for safe streets and roads, and consider accepting multiple other grants totaling over $1.6 million for workforce, fire prevention, and youth programs. Council will also hold hearings on the Boston Public Schools FY26 budget, police collective bargaining agreements, and a proposed ordinance on road safety for delivery providers. Numerous mayoral appointments and resolutions are on the consent agenda.

• Committee recommends accepting $14.4M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
• Mayor requests acceptance of $1.19M grant for Carry-in WIOS Adult Program (workforce services)
• Order to reduce FY25 appropriation by $128,700 for Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society collective bargaining agreement
• Petition for a special law to implement ranked choice voting in Boston
• Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers introduced

City Council

The Strong Women, Families & Communities Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0268 to discuss planned facilities work this summer at several city buildings that may affect services. No specific buildings, dollar amounts, or decisions are included in the agenda; the item is solely a discussion hearing.

• Hearing on Docket #0268 regarding summer facilities work at multiple city buildings and potential service impacts

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is considering two orders to fund the Boston Police Department's FY25 collective bargaining agreement with the Detective Benevolent Society Forensic Group. The first reduces the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $128,700, and the second appropriates the same amount to cover FY25 costs. The contract runs from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2027, and includes a market adjustment, 2% wage increases in 2026 and 2027, and flat salary additions of $900 and $800.

• Docket #0237: Reduce Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $128,700 for police department FY25 increases
• Docket #0238: Supplemental appropriation of $128,700 for FY25 costs in the police detective contract
• Contract term: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2027
• Wage increases: 2% in January 2026 and 2027, plus flat $900 and $800 additions

City Council

The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on two grant acceptance orders. One would accept $775,855 for replacing and electrifying Blue Bikes stations and converting parking meter poles to bicycle racks. The other would accept $14.4 million from USDOT for systemic safety improvements at 50 traffic signal locations across Boston.

• $775,855 Community Connections Program Grant to replace and electrify Blue Bikes stations and repurpose 1,600 parking meter poles for bike racks
• $14,400,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for systemic traffic signal safety improvements at 50 locations
• Both grants are administered by the Transportation Department
• Funds are passed through from state and federal agencies via MassDOT and the Boston Region MPO

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing to discuss Boston’s FY26 municipal budget. It will also hear about the FY26 budget for Boston Public Schools. Both items are presented as docket orders for discussion, not final decisions.

• Docket #0325 – hearing on Boston’s FY26 budget
• Docket #0148 – hearing on Boston Public Schools’ FY26 budget

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee will hold a hearing to discuss elderly scamming, as proposed in Docket #0317. Councilors Mejia and Murphy were added as co-sponsors via Rule 12.

• Hearing on Docket #0317 regarding elderly scamming

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several federal and state grants for workforce development, childcare, and road safety. The body is also considering statements of interest for school repairs and various ordinances regarding worker protections and broker fees.

• Grant of $14,400,000 for systemic safety improvements to traffic signals at 50 locations
• Grant of $2,294,289 for the WIOA Youth Program Grant for youth ages 14-24
• Statements of Interest for MSBA Accelerated Repair Program for 9 schools, including Boston Adult Technical Academy and Hurley K-8
• Proposed ordinance to protect workers from heat-related illness and injuries
• Petition for a Special Law requiring broker fees be paid by the party who solicits the broker

City Council

The Planning, Developments, & Transportation Committee will consider a motion to temporarily extend the city's Urban Renewal Plans. The extension would last until March 31, 2027, or until a related Home Rule Petition is passed. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Extend Urban Renewal Plans until March 31, 2027 (or until Home Rule Petition passes) – Docket #0241

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, & Communities Committee is holding a hearing on a $145,687.72 grant from the federal Violence Against Women's Act. If approved, the grant will fund a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate serving victims in Jamaica Plain and Spanish-speaking victims citywide, plus overtime for all such advocates.

• Grant of $145,687.72 from the FY24 Violence Against Women's Act STOP Grant
• Funds a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate for Jamaica Plain and Spanish-speaking victims citywide
• Supports overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide
• Administered by the Boston Police Department

City Council

The City Council will vote on several grant acceptances from the mayor, including $2.56 million for elder meals and $1.73 million for gang violence prevention. A key item is a home rule petition for affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton. The council will also consider an ordinance on road safety for delivery providers and hold hearings on the Boston Public Schools FY26 budget and police staffing.

• Home rule petition for affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton (Docket #0406)
• Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers (Docket #0407)
• $2,563,236.28 grant for FY25 State Elder Lunch Program (Docket #0393)
• $1,735,107.39 grant for Shannon Community Safety Initiative gang violence prevention (Docket #0394)
• Order for hearing on Boston Public Schools FY26 Budget (Docket #0148)

City Council

The Strong Women, Families, and Communities Committee is holding a hearing on three dockets. These items involve accepting grant funding for senior services and community center renovations, as well as a fitness equipment donation.

• Proposed $5,000,000 grant for Nazzaro Community Center Renovation
• Proposed $150,000 grant for the Age Strong Universal Fund
• Proposed donation of a Vectra Fitness Cable Multi Station Weight Machine valued at $12,599.00 for BCYF Roslindale Center

City Council

The Boston City Council will vote on several grant acceptances, including $150,000 for animal shelter maintenance and $145,687 for domestic violence advocacy. A key zoning text amendment for the Bulfinch Triangle District is recommended for passage. Additionally, the council will consider a home rule petition for residential tax relief and multiple hearing orders on issues from cannabis buffer zones to school safety.

• Accept $150,000 grant for Animal Shelter maintenance and medical care
• Accept $145,687.72 federal grant for domestic violence advocate services
• Text Amendment to Boston Zoning Code for Bulfinch Triangle District use regulations
• Petition for Special Law to increase residential exemption
• Order to adopt Good Landlord Tax Abatement as local option

City Council

The Government Operations & Ways & Means Committee will hold a hearing on four dockets all related to residential property taxes. Items include a petition to increase the residential exemption, a new home rule petition for tax relief, an order for a hearing on property values and assessing, and an order to adopt a Good Landlord Tax Abatement as a local option.

• Docket #0142: Petition for a special law to increase Boston's residential exemption
• Docket #0236: Home rule petition for a special law on residential tax relief
• Docket #0269: Order for hearing on residential property values and assessing process
• Docket #0270: Order to adopt the Good Landlord Tax Abatement as a local option

City Council

The City Council's Post Audit committee will hold a hearing to examine the City of Boston's hiring, firing, and promotion policies, practices, and procedures. The hearing is based on Docket #0177, an order seeking a formal audit of these personnel actions. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information-gathering.

• Committee hearing on Docket #0177: audit of hiring, firing, and promotion policies

City Council

The Planning, Development & Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0189. The agenda item is an order to adopt a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code concerning the Bulfinch Triangle District Use Regulations. Councilor Louijeune will chair the meeting.

• Order to adopt a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code for the Bulfinch Triangle District Use Regulations (Docket #0189)

City Council

The City Council committee will hold a hearing on Docket #0176, an order to examine government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision-making protocols. The order was amended by substituting language and adding co-sponsors, but no votes on substantive policy are scheduled.

• Committee hearing on Docket #0176: government accountability and transparency
• Motion to substitute language (passed)
• Rule 12 invoked to add Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell as co-sponsors

City Council

The Boston City Council held a hearing on Docket #0176 concerning government accountability, transparency, and accessibility. Councilor Mejia moved to substitute the hearing language, and the motion passed. Rule 12 was invoked to add Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell as original co‑sponsors.

• Hearing order for Docket #0176 on government accountability and transparency
• Councilor Mejia moved to substitute the hearing language
• Motion to adopt the substitute language prevailed
• Rule 12 used to add Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell as co‑sponsors

City Council

The Boston City Council will consider a $110 million appropriation for the Housing Accelerator Program, a one-time housing initiative. Also up for action are collective bargaining fund transfers: $128,700 for police detectives and $6.6 million for Boston Public Schools bus drivers under Transdev. The council will hold hearings on a sugar-sweetened beverage tax, algorithmic rent pricing, and expanding homeownership programs, among other topics.

• $110M appropriation for Housing Accelerator Program (item 0108)
• Home rule petition for residential tax relief (item 0236)
• $6.6M for BPS bus driver collective bargaining agreement with Transdev (items 0112-0113)
• $128,700 for Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society contract (items 0237-0238)
• Ordinance to make birth and death certificates free (item 0249)

City Council

The Labor, Workforce, & Economic Development Committee is hearing a message and order to accept and expend a $860,169.70 grant from MassHire for the One Stop Career Center. The grant funds comprehensive career services, including job postings, counseling, training, and placement assistance for unemployed residents.

• Docket #0116: Authorizing acceptance and expenditure of $860,169.70 grant from MassHire Department of Career Services for the One Stop Career Center.

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a hearing on a $110 million appropriation to fund the Housing Accelerator Program. The expenditure is one-time and non-recurring, intended to be funded with non-recurring revenue. The committee will consider whether to recommend approval.

• Hearing on $110,000,000 allocation for the Housing Accelerator Program

City Council

The Ways & Means Committee will vote on four orders affecting the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining. One order adds $6,637,486 to cover Transdev bus‑driver contract costs. Two orders reduce that reserve by $6,637,486 for Boston Public Schools and by $421,318 for the Mayor’s Office of Housing. A final order adds $421,318 to the Mayor’s Office of Housing for its own collective‑bargaining costs.

• Add $6,637,486 to the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining for Transdev bus‑driver contract costs
• Reduce the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $6,637,486 to fund Boston Public Schools
• Reduce the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $421,318 to fund the Mayor’s Office of Housing
• Add $421,318 supplemental appropriation for the Mayor’s Office of Housing FY25 collective‑bargaining costs

City Council

The council will vote on orders to reduce the FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $6,637,486 and redirect that amount to fund Boston Public Schools. It will also consider a supplemental appropriation of the same $6,637,486 to cover transportation contract costs with Transdev. Additional items include grant acceptances for workforce development, hazmat response, and justice assistance, as well as several ordinance proposals.

• Reduce FY25 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $6,637,486 to fund Boston Public Schools
• Supplemental appropriation of $6,637,486 for Transdev bus driver contract costs
• Accept $860,169.70 One Stop Career Center grant for Workforce Development
• Accept $593,750.00 Hazmat Earmark grant for Fire Department
• Ordinance to establish street food enterprises in the municipal code