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Mike Capuano and Rep. Stephen Lynch at the Town Hall for Our Lives on Saturday afternoon. The event was held at the Bruce C. Polling Municipal Building in Roxbury. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Town Hall for Our Lives continues gun reform debate in Roxbury

Vivian Situ April 8, 2018
Town Hall for Our Lives was held Saturday afternoon in Roxbury for students and members of the community to question elected officials about their support for the gun reform movement.
A city council meeting is held about the plastic bag ban on Thursday afternoon. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council thinks about how to implement plastic bag ban

Sarika Ram February 22, 2018
Boston city officials are beginning to discuss how to implement the city-wide plastic bag ban, which requires retailers to charge a minimum of five cents per bag. The ban was signed into law by Mayor Martin Walsh in December.  
Members of Imagine Boston 2030 gathered at Dudley Cafe Wednesday evening to voice their opinions on how to face challenges in the community. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Imagine Boston 2030 kicks off with panel, walking tour

Nathan Bindseil December 1, 2016

By Nathan Bindseil and Andres Picon Imagine Boston 2030, a weeklong series of tours and panels that allow residents to learn more about the City’s major initiatives from city leaders, launched...

The Boston City Council's Committee on Jobs, Wages and Workforce Development meets to discuss equity in marijuana licensing Monday evening at City Hall. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council meets, discusses marijuana licensing if Ballot Question 4 passes

Ellie French October 25, 2016

Approximately 50 people convened at Monday night’s Boston City Council hearing, where they participated in a panel discussion and provided testimonies pertaining to plans for recreational marijuana...

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