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EDITORIAL: Lydia Edwards’ plan is the right move to improve corruption in zoning decisions

EDITORIAL: Lydia Edwards’ plan is the right move to improve corruption in zoning decisions

Editors September 30, 2019

Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards recently called for a restructuring of the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals after reports of corruption including an alleged bribery scheme surfaced recently. The...

The exterior of New England Treatment Access, a marijuana dispensary in Brookline. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh signed an executive order on Friday that prohibits city employees from participating in marijuana businesses. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Walsh bans city employees from participating in a marijuana business

Peyton Mann September 17, 2019
The executive order aims to reduce conflicts of interests as the Boston city government grapples with multiple allegations of corruption.
Allston Rock City Hall, a proposed live venue in community artist space Studio 52, was never opened due to issues with permitting and zoning. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Red tape records: How large venues and legislation are quieting the Boston music scene

Alex Creed October 30, 2014

Boston, the home of sites like hyperlocal music blog Allston Pudding, institutions such as the Berklee College of Music and a smattering of concert venues, has long been associated with a burgeoning music...

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