Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston will begin an inventory of all its exterior lights as a part of Renew Boston Trust (RBT), a self-funding finance mechanism that uses the cost savings from efficiency projects to pay…
Wu announces efforts to increase tree canopy around Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu announced efforts to bolster the City of Boston’s tree canopy to enhance livability and public health throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. As part of the announcement, Mayor Wu is launching a new Forestry Division within the Boston Parks and…
Officials tell residents of city’s programs to address rat problem
Whether you live in East Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, or Jamaica Plain, there is a common problem that all residents are facing — and that is rats. “It is a big issue,” Inspectional Service Director (ISD) Director John Ulrich…
September recognized as Healthy Aging Awareness Month
Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center that serves residents of Jamaica Plain and with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity,…
Orange Line, Green Line extension service resume on schedule
On Monday, September 19, both the Orange Line service and Green Line Union Square service resumed. The MBTA initiated the 30-day full closure of the Orange Line on August 19 to complete five years of improvements in 30 days and…
Details listed for return of $2.941 billion in excess tax revenue to taxpayers
Following the State Auditor’s certification that Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) net state tax revenues exceeded allowable revenues per Chapter 62F by $2.941 billion, the Baker-Polito Administration has announced details regarding the return of this excess revenue to taxpayers. “Stronger-than expected…