Boston Public Facilities Commission Approves $2.5M in Design Contract Amendments

Boston's Public Facilities Commission approved three contract amendments totaling more than $2.5 million at its July 22 meeting, the largest covering a $2,291,896 increase to the design contract with Sasaki Architects PC for the City Hall Plaza renovation.

Boston Reopens Roslindale Branch Library After $12.2 Million Renovation

Boston reopens the Roslindale Branch Library after a years-long closure and a $12.2 million renovation.

Boston City Council unanimously swears in Erin Murphy to fill at-large vacancy

Boston City Council seats Erin Murphy as at-large councilor in unanimous 13-0 vote. The council voted Tuesday to fill a vacant at-large seat using Board of Election Commissioners certification of the November 5, 2019 election, with all 13 members voting in favor on Dockets 1211 and 1212.

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Boston Signs Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance, Redirecting $65 Million Immediately

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signs fossil fuel divestment ordinance on day six of her administration.

Michelle Wu Sworn In as Boston's First Elected Woman and First Mayor of Color

Michelle Wu is sworn in as Boston's first elected woman mayor and first person of color elected mayor in the city's 391-year history.

Boston Unveils BERDO 2.0 and Power Corps to Drive Climate Action

Boston's environment chief outlines climate readiness plan, new green jobs program, and building emissions law.

Boston Cuts Ribbon on Jamaica Plain Public Art Project Nine Years in the Making

Boston unveils "With and Web," Jamaica Plain's first Percent for Arts public art installation, after nine years of development.

MBTA Cuts Ribbon on New England's First Center-Running Bus Lane on Columbus Avenue

The MBTA opened New England's first center-running bus lane on Columbus Avenue in Boston on Tuesday, July 22, serving more than 8,000 daily riders on routes 22, 29, and 44.

Boston Dedicates Hero Square to Fenway Soldier Killed in 1944 Lorraine Campaign

Boston dedicates Hero Square at Westland Avenue and Hemingway Street to World War II Private Lester A. Burton.