Government · City Council
Council hears push for BPS fundraising disclosure law
Boston council committee probes private fundraising gaps across BPS, citing New York City's disclosure law as a model.
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Government · City Council
Council Weighs Ban on Synthetic Kratom, 7-OH
Boston Council hears hours of dueling testimony on a synthetic kratom ban. Docket 1414, sponsored by Councilors John FitzGerald and Edward M.
Government · City Council
Council panel weighs digital equity, HVAC grants
Boston council committee clears path for digital equity and school HVAC funding ahead of Wednesday vote. Chaired by City Councilor Edward M.
Morning Brief
Nine-day Green Line shutdown planned for signal work
MBTA plans nine-day Green Line shutdown across all four branches for signal work. From our own coverage: Council panel weighs school HVAC, digital equity grants; Council weighs ban on synthetic kratom, 7-OH. Also in today's brief (11 items): MBTA plans nine-day Green Line shutdown; Heal…
Sports
Boston sports roundup, Sept. 14 to Sept. 20
The Boston City Council used its Sept. 16 meeting to honor BC High boys lacrosse coach Marcus Craigwell for guiding his team to the 2026 state championship, its first title after five tournament appearances since he took over the program in 2019. Councillors Brian Worrell and Fitzgerald…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026
Five Boston-resident obituaries were published this week: Daniels, Thomas, 71; Gimenez, Alexander, 33; Kwan, Angelita, 85; Parsons, Linda A.; and Ross, Donald E. Jr., 79. All five died between September 15 and September 17, 2026, with notices posted through Echovita and arrangements han…
Morning Brief
Boston moves food waste pickup to biweekly starting in October
Boston to move curbside food waste pickup to biweekly starting in October, saving $700,000. From our own coverage: ZBA clears South Boston courthouse project, NECAT purchase; Council hears testimony on Roxbury waste sites, no vote. Also in today's brief (18 items): Bruins open preseason…
Morning Brief
Wu Appoints Emily Knight as Boston's Economic Development Chief
Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Emily Knight as Boston's new economic development chief this week, city officials announced. The move came as the Boston Public Health Commission revealed a research partnership with more than 30 academic institutions, and as Boston Public Schools detailed ho…
Government · City Council
Boston Council reviews shift to biweekly food waste pickup
Boston Council reviews shift to biweekly curbside food waste pickup starting in October.
Government · City Council
Council Panel Weighs Strategies to Prevent Student Homelessness
Boston City Council hears sweeping testimony on preventing student homelessness. Councilor Benjamin J.
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