Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Jim Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Marty Walz, Interim President of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau; Tamara Small, CEO of NAIOP; and Doug Howgate,…
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Boston-area Landlord Arraigned on Fraud Charges A landlord with properties in East Boston, Chelsea and Revere was arraigned on charges related to fraudulent applications for pandemic-era housing relief in Suffolk Superior Court on October 17, 2024. Steven Stoico is charged…
O’Keefe Appointed Director of Neighborhood Housing Division
Special to the Gazette The Mayor’s Office of Housing has announced the appointment of Christine O’Keefe as the new Director of the Neighborhood Housing Division. With over three decades of service in affordable housing development in the City of…
As Halloween Creeps Closer, NFPA Urges Public to Keep Fire Safety in Mind
Special to the Gazette As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure…
Boston Secures $4.4 Million to Protect Kids from Lead Poisoning
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that Boston has received $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reduce the risk of childhood lead poisoning. This announcement builds on the City…
Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services Welcome New EMTs
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 27 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in a ceremony at Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall. The EMT-Recruits…