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2026-0567
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars ($33,759.00). This Order is necessary to provide funding for the Property Management Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 174.
Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on March 16, 2026. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0568
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Property Management Department for FY26 in the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars ($33,759.00). This Order is necessary to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 174. The terms of the contracts are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include a market rate adjustment to wage scales, effective July 2025, as well as increases to the detail rate. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0569
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order approving an appropriation of Thirty-Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($32,600,000.00) from Fiscal Year 2026 community preservation fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”). The upcoming projects will aim to improve the quality of life across Boston neighborhoods. Plans include renovating playgrounds and enhancing or creating recreational spaces such as parks, community gardens, and urban farms. In addition, these projects will plant trees to grow the city’s tree canopy, preserve historic buildings and artifacts, support a program for affordable first-time home buyers and construct new affordable housing units for residents. Together, these efforts are expected to deliver a meaningful and lasting positive impact on Boston’s neighborhoods and communities. | Referred to | |
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2026-0570
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Twenty Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($20,200,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement projects at the following schools: Adams Elementary School. This includes the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools. | Referred to | |
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2026-0571
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement projects at the following schools: Margarita Muniz Academy, Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Orchard Gardens School. This includes the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools. | Referred to | |
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2026-0572
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($256,500.00) in the form of a grant, the Community First Partnership Grant, awarded by Mass Save to be administered by the Environment. The grant would fund outreach and engagement with environmental justice communities to drive increased awareness and measurable participation in energy efficiency programs. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0573
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26-Earmark - West End, awarded by MA Office of Travel & Tourism to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund older adult programs in the West End neighborhood. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0574
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26-Earmark - East Boston, awarded by MA Office of Travel & Tourism to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund older adult programs in the East Boston neighborhood. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0575
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26-Earmark - Dorchester, awarded by MA Office of Travel & Tourism to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund older adult programs in the Dorchester neighborhood. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0576
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26-Earmark - South End, awarded by MA Office of Travel & Tourism to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund older adult programs in the South End neighborhood. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0577
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26-Earmark - Roxbury and Dorchester, awarded by MA Office of Travel & Tourism to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund older adult programs in the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0578
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Thirty Cents ($38,229.30) in the form of a grant, the State Literacy Program Grant, awarded by MA Department of Education to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund the infrastructure costs for the Adult Community Learning Services at the MassHire Career Centers. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0579
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Andrea Lane Hennelly as Executive Director of People and Culture of the Office of Human Resources, effective January 24, 2026. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-0580
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from Eneida D. Tavares regarding her resignation as Chair of the Board of Election Commissioners, effective January 30, 2026. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-0581
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Councilor Flynn requesting early street sweeping following the Evacuation Day/St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-0582
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Ashley Groffenberger, Chief Financial Officer and Collector Treasurer, regarding recent developments in the collective bargaining process. | Placed on file. | |
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2026-0281
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to discuss pest control and the discovery of leptospirosis in the City of Boston. | Remains in | |
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2026-0199
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government. | Remains in | |
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2026-0205
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to review construction costs associated with the White Stadium project. | Remains in | |
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2026-0583
| 1 | | Council Home Rule Petition | Home Rule Petition for an Act Relative to Voting For All Legal Residents in the City of Boston. | Referred to | |
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2026-0584
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to examine telehealth access and digital health equity in the City of Boston.
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors FitzGerald and Durkan as original co-sponsors. | Referred to | |
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2026-0585
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to examine access to primary care physicians in the City of Boston.
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors FitzGerald and Durkan as original co-sponsors. | Referred to | |
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2026-0586
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to review discrepancies between market value and tax assessed value for residential properties in the City of Boston and to evaluate the City's tax assessment practices. | Referred to | |
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2026-0587
| 1 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to review administrative transparency, equitable student representation, and student freedoms in higher education. | Referred to | |
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2026-0588
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss City of Boston transportation philosophy and status of infrastructure projects. | Referred to | |
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2026-0589
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss the status of state and federal funding allocated for transportation and streets projects. | Referred to | |
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2026-0590
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to review nightlife industry safety training and the role of the Office of Nightlife Economy. | Referred to | |
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2026-0591
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to review funding, reimbursement, and accountability for police overtime details in the City of Boston. | Referred to | |
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2026-0592
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss the impact of the FIFA World Cup fan marches on basic city services. | Referred to | |
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2026-0593
| 1 | | Council Order | Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code relative to requiring on-site affordable housing in PLAN: Downtown. | Referred to | |
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2026-0594
| 1 | | Council Order | Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to establish Boston Investment Zones: An Anti-Displacement Tool. | Referred to | |
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2026-0595
| 1 | | Council 17F Order | Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the City of Boston's efforts to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault in nightlife establishments, including safety training programs, prevention initiatives, communications with licensed venues, and the status of records maintained by the City regarding these efforts. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2026-0596
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2026-0597
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution recognizing March 18, 2026 as "Transit Driver Appreciation Day" in the City of Boston. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2026-0598
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary and naming March 18, 2026, "Boston Groundwater Trust Day" in the City of Boston. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2026-0599
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution against the approval and construction of additional roof decks in residential areas of South Boston. | Referred to | |
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2026-0600
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of James "Jim" McIsaac. | | |
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2026-0601
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Lynda Hosea. | | |
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2026-0602
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Marianne Curley. | | |
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2026-0603
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Mary Doherty. | | |
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2026-0604
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing the Lynch Family. | | |
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2026-0605
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Ni Lun Welfare Association. | | |
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2026-0606
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Mr. Takahashi Seiichiro. | | |
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2026-0607
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing 12 South Boston Citizens' Association Scholarship Poster Contest finalists. | | |
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2026-0608
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Anibal Montañez and Alex D. Santiago Sierra. | | |
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2026-0609
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Khalid Jama and Polly Doogue. | | |
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2026-0610
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing 5 individuals for completing the Entrepreneurship Apprenticeship Practicum. | | |
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2026-0611
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Robert Sullivan. | | |
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2026-0612
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Kurt Edwin Okraku. | | |
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2026-0613
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Robbyn Paradis. | | |
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2026-0614
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Anita Maxineau. | | |
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2026-0615
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Otto Addo. | | |
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2026-0616
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Anthony Amoah. | | |
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2026-0617
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Taylor Wornum, Jr. | | |
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2026-0618
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Philbert Roland Cummings. | | |
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