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Boston City Hall. During the meeting Wednesday, councilors approved wage increase and sick leave adjustments to the Boston Police Department Forensic Group’s union contract. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council addresses safety concerns with Third-Party Delivery Platforms, BPD’s Union Contract

Susan McGowan February 26, 2025
Boston City Council approved adjustments to Boston Police Department Forensic Group’s union contract and discussed safety concerns with third-party delivery platforms during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/DFP Photographer)

City Council reelects City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, debates constitutionality of proposed Home Rule amendments

Emma Mullay February 13, 2025
Boston City Council reelected City Clerk Alex Geourntas and Assistant City Clerk Dassie Bheecham and debated two amendments to the Home Rule Petition during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Soda bottles in City Convenience in the George Sherman Union. Boston City Councilors proposed a bill to introduce a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston City Council proposes sugary drink tax to address health inequities

Samantha Genzer January 28, 2025
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the disproportionate impact of diet-related diseases on low-income residents.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, councilors discussed recognizing Nov. 28 as a National Day of Mourning and establishing the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement and the Office of Inspector General. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council recognizes National Day of Mourning, discusses establishment of Office of Inspector General, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement

Hazel Nystrom November 20, 2024
Boston City Council passed a resolution recognizing Nov. 28 as National Day of Mourning and discussed the establishments of the Office of Inspector General and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, councilors passed an ordinance introducing code restrictions on buildings near parks, recognized November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and discussed voting issues. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council protects parks, recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, discusses Election Day

Hazel Nystrom November 6, 2024
Boston City Council passed an ordinance imposing building restrictions near parks, recognized November as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and discussed Election Day issues during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall Plaza, legislators discussed the Residential Tax Relief Proposal presented at the Oct. 10 meeting and passed a resolution recognizing the week of Nov. 3 to Nov. 9 as Election Worker Appreciation Week. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

City Council discusses Residential Tax Relief Proposal, Election Worker Appreciation Week

Eli Pekelny October 30, 2024
Boston City Council discussed the Residential Tax Relief Proposal presented at the Oct. 10 meeting and passed a resolution recognizing the week of Nov. 3 as Election Worker Appreciation Week during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, council members passed a resolution in support of the UNITE HERE Local 26 hotel strike and acknowledged Oct. 26 as Intersex Awareness Day. ANDREW-BURKE STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Boston City Council discusses Intersex Awareness Day, striking hotel workers

Emma Mullay October 23, 2024
Boston City Council passed resolutions to support the hotel strike and acknowledge Oct. 26 as Intersex Awareness Day during its Wednesday meeting.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council members discussed recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and holding a hearing about the City’s resources for survivors. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council declares October Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Brie Foster October 2, 2024
Boston City Council passed a resolution recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during its Wednesday meeting at City Hall Plaza.
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