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2026-2025
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2,409,496.20) in the form of a grant, the WIOA Youth Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund a comprehensive youth employment program to serve eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment. | Referred to | |
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2026-2026
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Twenty Cents ($1,822,840.20) in the form of a grant, WIOA Adult Activities, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills training, apprenticeships and support services. | Referred to | |
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2026-2027
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($760,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY27 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the needs of the Boston Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team, per line item 8000-0600 of the FY27 General Appropriations Act.
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-2028
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) in the form of a grant, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Fellow, awarded by Harvard University to be administered by the Law Department. The grant would fund a City Leadership Fellow, who will serve as a partner with City departments in the advancement of City programs and policies. | Referred to | |
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2026-2029
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Ninety Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($190,105.22) in the form of a grant, Apprenticeship Building America, awarded by the United States Department of Labor to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund equity pathways from pre-apprenticeships to registered apprenticeships (RAPs) in the hospitality, construction, health care, and life sciences industries for underrepresented populations and underserved communities. | Referred to | |
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2026-2030
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eight-Seven Thousand Dollars ($187,000.00) in the form of a grant, East Boston Foundation Fund II, awarded by the Massachusetts Port Authority to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund the Age Strong Commission's operations and management of the East Boston Senior Center.
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Pepén). | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-2031
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mercy Robinson as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2029.
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the appointment was confirmed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Pepén). | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2026-2032
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the appointment was confirmed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Pepén). | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2026-2033
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Trish Cafferky as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2034
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Maya Getter as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2035
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lauren Healy as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2036
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lou Mandarini as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2037
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of September 30, 2026. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2038
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of October 7, 2026. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2039
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received form Councilor Flynn regarding a block party in South Boston. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2040
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board regarding the appointment of Dennis C. Callahan, Esquire as the fifth Board member of the Boston Retirement Board, for a term commencing on January 15, 2027 and expiring on January 15, 2030. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-2041
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | The Constable Bonds of Ron Cobb, Burton Malkofsky, Alexa McNeil, and Rouseline Torres having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and conditions. | Approved under the usual terms and conditions | |
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2026-0180
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory. | Remains in | |
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2026-0870
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to examine the circumstances surrounding in-custody deaths at the Suffolk County House of Correction and systemic factors contributing to mortality in custody. | Remains in | |
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2026-2042
| 1 | | Council Home Rule Petition | Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Marcus Alexis.
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13. | The rules were suspended; the petition was passed. | |
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2026-2043
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss the opportunity gap for young women and women of color.
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. | Referred to | |
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2026-2044
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to assess how to best implement an elected Boston School Committee to improve Boston Public Schools' service provision, programming, community engagement processes, and other duties and responsibilities.
On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Santana as original co-sponsors. | Referred to | |
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2026-2045
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to review Boston's updated 311 system, service request management, and accountability. | Referred to | |
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2026-2046
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing regarding the proposed changes on the 2030 Census under Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 and Part 70.
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On motion of Councilors Breadon and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. | Referred to | |
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2026-2047
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to review the City's decision-making and permitting process for approval of a block party in South Boston.
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2026-2048
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss the decision-making and community process for the construction and removal of the O'Connor Way bike lane in South Boston. | Referred to | |
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2026-2049
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss ongoing public safety and quality of life challenges in South Boston. | Referred to | |
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2026-2050
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss issues of public safety and storage with the use of lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. | Referred to | |
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2026-2051
| 1 | | Council 17F Order | Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding youth jobs.
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-2052
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution in support of waiving the 10-year residency requirement for Boston Police civilian employees transferring to sworn officers. | Referred to | |
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2026-2053
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Alexa Gomberg. | | |
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2026-2054
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Jenny Marcelin. | | |
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2026-2055
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Pamela Carver. | | |
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2026-2056
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Honorable Neil A. Hourihan. | | |
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2026-2057
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Ryan Whitcomb. | | |
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2026-2058
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Ken Sazama. | | |
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2026-2059
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing four community leaders for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Gala Solidaridad. | | |
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2026-2060
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing four individuals for 25 years of dedication to educating the whole student in mind, body, and character at Codman Academy Charter Public School. | | |
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2026-2061
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Dale Elliott, Jr. | | |
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2026-2062
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing 12 individuals upon graduating from EMPath’s Economic Mobility Program. | | |
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2026-2063
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Lovante Dixon. | | |
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2026-2064
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Chant D'esperance Tour members. | | |
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2026-2065
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Andre Kearns. | | |
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2026-2066
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in tribute to Sinaï Rimpel. | | |
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2026-2067
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in tribute to Jean Daniel St. Marc. | | |
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2026-2068
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing the Fifth Annual Night in the Stacks. | | |
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2026-2069
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Sarah Benat. | | |
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2026-2070
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Allen Knight. | | |
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2026-2071
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing the Charles Yancey Book Fair. | | |
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2026-2072
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Roxbury Action Program. | | |
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2026-2073
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Tamika Turner. | | |
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2026-2074
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Amanda Turner. | | |
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2026-2075
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Sharmaine Jones. | | |
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2026-2076
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Barbara Ogarro. | | |
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2026-2077
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Kioumara Estrada. | | |
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2026-2078
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Yrmaris Matias. | | |
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2026-2079
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Zabdieli Diaz-Rodriguez. | | |
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