The Boston Planning and Development Agency will be holding a virtual public meeting on the project slated for 3458 Washington Street on Tuesday, April 30, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Meeting of the general public to review the proposed…
City officials to host disability community forum on May 1
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Disability Advisory Board announced that the City’s annual Disability Community Forum will take place on Wednesday, May 1from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The event is hybrid and will…
Brian Swett named Chief Climate Officer for City
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Brian Swett as the City of Boston’s Chief Climate Officer, leading the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet. This Cabinet is currently overseen by Reverend Mariama White-Hammond who will be transitioning out…
Mayor Wu announces launch of Wake Up The Night grant
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Nightlife Economy have announced the launch of the City’s Wake Up the Night Grant, which will award individuals and organizations up to $10,000 for nighttime activations. The application is now open and the…
Op-Ed: Happy Earth Day!
By Sen. Ed Markey There are a lot of reasons why I’m honored to serve the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its natural beauty holds a special place in my heart. From the world-famous beaches of Cape Cod to the…
Earth Day since 1970: Winning some battles, but losing the war
For those of us who were around for the first Earth Day in 1970, the steady but sure demise of our environment over the past 54 years has been nothing less than depressing. When the first Earth Day was celebrated…