Tag: Boston City Council
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Boston City Council votes on housing resolutions in first full meeting of the year
On January 28, the Boston City Council convened to discuss a rent control state ballot initiative, a potential ban on algorithmic price setting in the housing market and an order to remove parking minimums under newly-elected Council President Elizabeth ‘Liz’…
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ACA Hosts Meet-the-Candidates Event Ahead of Municipal Elections
Ten candidates for the Boston City Council gathered at the Honan-Allston library for a two-hour meet-and-greet hosted by the Allston Civic Association (ACA) on Wednesday. Both candidates running for District 9 City Councilor, incumbent Elizabeth Breadon and Pilar Ortiz, and…
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Liquor License Laws to be Updated
Ninety-two years after a Yankee-dominated state government limited the sale of liquor licenses to prevent Irish American politicians in Boston from gaining more influence, city and state politicians are finally taking steps to fix the issue. Earlier this year, state…
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After Delays, Allston Post Office Development Plans to Proceed
After years of delay, Allston’s Post Office is slated for reconstruction by the start of next year. The original Allston Post Office closed after a record-breaking North American Blizzard dropped nearly two feet of snow, exacerbating its structural issues. In…
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At-Large council candidates differ on policing, housing and school reform
At-Large City Council panel: (from l to r) Marvin Mathelier, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Will Onouha, Henry Santana, Alexandra Valdez, Frank Baker and Ruthzee Louijeune. Photo by Jacqueline Manetta. A forum for candidates running for at-large seats on the Boston…