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BPDA board approves 165-unit Roxbury conversion, adopts clean energy zoning

Boston's BPDA board approves 165-unit Roxbury hospital conversion, new clean energy zoning and a Mass Robotics lease to 2036.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 13

Government · Zoning Board

Zoning Board approves four housing projects

Chelsea's Zoning Board of Appeals approved four housing redevelopment variances and special permits while tabling a contested Walmart delivery depot and a $113 million airport garage plan.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 11

Government · City Council

Council panel hears testimony on Boston security guard training mandate

Boston council panel debates training mandate for 9,000 unarmed security guards, takes no vote.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 11

Government · Public Improvement Commission

Boston panel approves MBTA elevator repairs, senior housing streets

Boston's Public Improvement Commission clears MBTA elevator project and advances 192-unit senior housing streets in a packed Aug. 6 hearing.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 6

Government · City Council

Council Rejects Police Residency Waiver, Approves Retired-Officer Paid Details

Boston City Council rejects police residency waiver, 9-3, but backs paid details for retired officers. Councilor Edward M.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 5

Government · Select Board

Council Raises Taxi Fare to $10 on 6-3 Vote

Winthrop Town Council voted 6-3 to raise Winthrop Taxi's local fare from $8 to $10, rejecting a competing $9 amendment.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 4

Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee backs $1.1M water bond, flood plan

Winthrop's Finance Committee recommended a $1.1 million water meter and valve replacement bond and backed adoption of the town's 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 4

Government · City Council