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Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending plan

Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending plan

Jacob Downey2026-05-29T12:40:26-04:00

Roughly 200 residents from more than 20 community groups marched on City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the City Council reject Mayor Michelle Wu’s 4.9 billion spending plan, the tightest [...]

Better Budget Alliance demands City Council reject Mayor’s $4.9 billion spending planJacob Downey2026-05-29T12:40:26-04:00

DCR’s Project Shade Constitution Beach Construction Phase Meeting takes Place on June 3rd

DCR’s Project Shade Constitution Beach Construction Phase Meeting takes Place on June 3rd

Maureen Dahill2026-05-27T17:46:29-04:00

Wednesday, June 3rd @ 6pm – 7pm Register for the meeting via the Zoom Registration Link. As part of DCR’s Project Shade, the Constitution Beach project will reconstruct the concrete [...]

DCR’s Project Shade Constitution Beach Construction Phase Meeting takes Place on June 3rdMaureen Dahill2026-05-27T17:46:29-04:00

Eastie Couple Charged After Alleged Racist Incident at Restaurant Patio

Eastie Couple Charged After Alleged Racist Incident at Restaurant Patio

Maureen Dahill2026-05-27T14:39:02-04:00

An East Boston husband and wife are facing multiple charges after an alleged racist confrontation at a restaurant on Porter Street turned physical, according to prosecutors. Authorities say the incident [...]

Eastie Couple Charged After Alleged Racist Incident at Restaurant PatioMaureen Dahill2026-05-27T14:39:02-04:00

Statements on Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.

Statements on Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.

Maureen Dahill2026-05-24T11:15:45-04:00

BOSTON – Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall issued the following statements on the passing of Firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr., a 24-year [...]

Statements on Fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.Maureen Dahill2026-05-24T11:15:45-04:00

Ain’t no party like a Summer Block Party – Apply for a Grant from the City of Boston

Ain’t no party like a Summer Block Party – Apply for a Grant from the City of Boston

Maureen Dahill2026-05-22T12:41:10-04:00

Just a reminder that applications are still open for the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing’s Summer Block Party Grant! As Boston celebrates Boston 250 and prepares to welcome the global community [...]

Ain’t no party like a Summer Block Party – Apply for a Grant from the City of BostonMaureen Dahill2026-05-22T12:41:10-04:00

City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programs

City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programs

Jacob Downey2026-05-21T11:30:18-04:00

The Boston City Council rejected a resolution Wednesday that would rescind the approved salary increase package for elected officials. The resolution’s sponsors, Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy, urged the [...]

City Council rejects resolution to reallocate elected official salary increase to cut programsJacob Downey2026-05-21T11:30:18-04:00

MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29

MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29

Maureen Dahill2026-05-20T09:50:46-04:00

New weekday route will provide year-round connections between North Station, Aquarium, Seaport, and Logan Airport BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced the launch of the new [...]

MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29Maureen Dahill2026-05-20T09:50:46-04:00

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Gives $27,000 to Fund Free East Boston Beach Events All Summer Long

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Gives $27,000 to Fund Free East Boston Beach Events All Summer Long

Maureen Dahill2026-05-19T13:48:02-04:00

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Grants $311,000 to 76 Community Organizations and Individuals to Host Free Beach Events (BOSTON) MAY 19, 2026 – On [...]

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Gives $27,000 to Fund Free East Boston Beach Events All Summer LongMaureen Dahill2026-05-19T13:48:02-04:00

After 4-alarm fire on Princeton Street in East Boston, here’s how you can help those in need.

After 4-alarm fire on Princeton Street in East Boston, here’s how you can help those in need.

Maureen Dahill2026-05-19T14:30:27-04:00

A massive fire ripped through multiple buildings in East Boston on Sunday evening, sending heavy smoke and prompting a large response from the Boston Fire Department. According to the Boston [...]

After 4-alarm fire on Princeton Street in East Boston, here’s how you can help those in need.Maureen Dahill2026-05-19T14:30:27-04:00

BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Warn of Drink Spiking and Urge Victims to Report Incidents

BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Warn of Drink Spiking and Urge Victims to Report Incidents

Maureen Dahill2026-05-18T16:20:10-04:00

BPD Community Alert: As area College Commencements approach and graduation parties take place, the Boston Police Department would like to remind the public of the dangerousness of colorless, odorless, and tasteless [...]

BPD Community Alert: Boston Police Warn of Drink Spiking and Urge Victims to Report IncidentsMaureen Dahill2026-05-18T16:20:10-04:00

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