The former chair of the Boston Zoning Commission said he was unceremoniously fired from a position he’s held for roughly two decades after casting the deciding vote that killed the mayor’s plan to speed up climate-friendly building restrictions. Originally Published: September 17, 2024 at 5:41 a.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy, who lost her bid for Suffolk clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court this month, said dysfunction on the Council and a difficult working relationship with the Wu administration drove her to seek a new role. Originally Published: September 16, 2024 at 5:10 a.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has remained mum thus far on whether he plans to challenge Michelle Wu in the 2025 mayoral election, but a coalition of veterans may already be organizing on his behalf, in hopes to “embolden and inspire” him to run. Veterans for Ed Flynn, a coalition of Boston-based veterans, “dedicated to celebrating … Read more
Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Wednesday that will add 225 liquor licenses to the city of Boston over the next three years, many of which would be targeted to minority neighborhoods with the aim of providing an economic boost. Healey, in a statement announcing the action, said the bill would “lower barriers” for Boston restaurants … Read more
While there’s been plenty of speculation about who may challenge Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in 2025, the two potential contenders subject to the most political chatter are remaining mum about whether they plan to jump into the race. City Councilor Ed Flynn, a U.S. navy veteran and son of former Mayor Ray Flynn, said he … Read more
Citing concerns with violence and low staffing levels, a Boston city councilor formally requested that police department leadership enlist the help of outside law enforcement agencies to “ensure public safety” at this weekend’s festival and events. City Councilor Ed Flynn made the request in a Tuesday email sent to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and … Read more
The City of Boston mailed flyers to registered voters with errors in early voting dates for the Sept. 3 primary, a potentially confusing mistake that concerned one candidate enough to raise a complaint with state election officials. Originally Published: August 17, 2024 at 9:48 a.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is … Read more
In a blow to the mayor’s climate agenda, the Boston Zoning Commission voted to block a proposal that seeks to accelerate the timeline for when new buildings would be required to adhere to net-zero emission standards, from 2050 to 2025. Originally Published: August 14, 2024 at 8:27 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more
A Boston city councilor is pressing the mayor to provide details on what steps the city will take to blunt the impact of a projected double-digit residential tax increase next year, amid revelations that her bid to raise commercial tax rates is all but dead on Beacon Hill. Originally Published: August 8, 2024 at 7:40 … Read more
Former Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license in connection with a June 2023 crash, and was sentenced to probation and ordered to apologize to the elderly woman whose home she hit, court records show. Originally Published: August 7, 2024 at 8:14 p.m. Read original article here Denial of … Read more
