The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Approve the following (see report and watch the video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Hold the following:
Posts published in August 2024
The Programs & Services Committee voted to Approve the following (see report and watch the video): The Programs & Services Committee voted to Approve the following reappointments (7-0): The Programs & Services Committee voted to Hold the following:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve the following (see report and watch the video): The Public Facilities Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Public Facilities Committee voted to Hold the following:
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following:
The Land Use Committee voted to Approve the following (see Report and watch the video): The Land Use Committee reviewed the following:
I’m proud to be supporting my City Councilor Bill Humphrey for State Representative in the 12th Middlesex District in Newton and Brookline. I believe he will be a superb legislator. Bill is a good listener and a committed progressive who devotes most of his time to improving the political process.…
Democrats voting in the September 3 primary have a historic chance to improve the Governor’s Council— the people who approve judicial and parole board nominees. Massachusetts deserves high-quality judges, and those who reflect our values. This is the body that makes sure that happens, no matter the governor. Mara Dolan…
I support Rick Lipof for State Representative for Middlesex District 12. After this last legislative session ended without passing key legislation – the economic development and the climate bills, it is critical to elect someone to be our State Representative who can get things done. We need someone with the…
We have revised Sept. 3 Primary Election: Information for voters to include additional links to State Representative candidates’ Fig City News op-eds and other Fig City News articles about these races. We will continue to revise this article and keep it on our home page until the September 3 Primary…
Local and state elected officials and affordable-housing advocates crowded into three large reception rooms at the Golda Meir Hour on August 6 to celebrate as Governor Maura Healey signed the recently passed Affordable Homes Act. Hailed as “the most ambitious legislation in Massachusetts history to tackle the state’s greatest challenge…
On July 31, the two democratic candidates for 11th Middlesex District State Representative — Alex Jablon and Amy Sangiolo — met online in a debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) and moderated by CRRC President, Greg Riebman. Incumbent Rep. Kay Khan is stepping down from the role…
Passing by the Boston Public Garden on a lazy summer afternoon, it’s hard to miss one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture marches along the edge of the garden’s path. Yet, beneath the surface (and often, decorations), of Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings…