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Government · Public Facilities

Boston commission approves five capital contracts in single meeting

Boston Public Facilities Commission approves five contracts, clearing path for a Chinatown school and firehouse repairs.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 1

Government · Public Facilities

Boston commission approves two $100 land sales to developers

Boston Public Facilities Commission approves $100 sales of two long-vacant city parcels.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 1

Government · Public Facilities

Boston Facilities Commission Appoints Carrie Griffin as Director

Boston Public Facilities Commission unanimously appoints Carrie Griffin as department director. Commissioners Larry Mamoli and Dion Irish approved the appointment at a special meeting July 31, then voted again to add Griffin as an authorized signatory on the department's certificate of authority.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 31

Government · City Council

Boston Council hears animal control staffing shortfalls at leash law hearing

Boston Council hears animal control is stretched thin as leash law complaints mount. Chaired by City Councilor Edward M.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 30

Government · Public Facilities

Boston commission approves $3.7 million in school, housing contracts

Boston Public Facilities Commission clears $3.7 million in school and housing contracts.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 29

Government · Zoning Board of Appeal

Boston Zoning Board approves 145-unit Summer Street housing conversion

Boston Zoning Board approves 145-unit Summer Street conversion and a contested 97 Salem Street project.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 28

Government · City Council

Boston Hearing Exposes Gaps in Voucher Discrimination Enforcement, Staffing, and Data

Boston City Council committee examines persistent housing voucher and race discrimination six years after landmark study.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 24

Government · City Council

Boston council approves $5.85 million for school building repairs, design work

Boston council funds $5.85 million in school repairs, files dueling police accountability bills.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 22

Government · Uncategorized

Boston School Committee Interviews Skipper for Superintendent Post

Boston School Committee interviews finalist Mary Skipper for superintendent.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 22

Government · Uncategorized 2026-07-22 clip9059

Boston Mayor Holds COVID, Census, and Election Briefing as City Watches 2.7 Percent Positivity Rate

Boston mayor outlines COVID thresholds, election logistics, and major Suffolk Downs approval in September 2020 press conference.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 22