City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a resolution last week calling for the establishment of a Commission focused on recruiting and retaining Boston Police officers and strengthening the Department’s workforce for the future. The longstanding challenges of understaffing, overstretched resources, mandatory...
During Wednesday’s Boston City Council Meeting, Councilors Benjamin J. Weber (District 6), Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) and Henry Santana (At-Large) will introduce Docket #1796: “Ordinance Amending City of Boston, Chapter XVI, Section 63, Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information...
Maintaining adequate staffing is essential to supporting public safety and ensuring police officers are not overextended. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the use of existing state law to allow qualified retired Boston Police officers...
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This election will elect the Commonwealth’s Governor, a United States Senator, members of the United States House of Representatives, members of...
Where is Teddy Roosevelt when we need him? The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On...
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep...
To the Editor, Charlestown, a community of 20,000 residents is surrounded by water, and located in a severe flood zone. It has the second lowest tree canopy in Greater Boston. The Boston Planning and Development Agency plans to add over...
Governor Maura Healey today called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded...
The Revere City Council honored former Mayor Thomas Ambrosino with a certificate of commendation at its meeting Monday night. Ambrosino recently retired after nearly four decades of public service. He went on to be the city manager in Chelsea and...
With one week left for early voting, Boston residents have been turning out at sites across the city to ensure they voices are counted. Boston resident Tom Ouellette cast his ballot at the Boston Architectural College voting site on Boylston...
Special to the Regional Review Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade — and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River — to mark the official launch of the “YES on...
As a violent summer in the City of Boston begins to come to an end and families prepare for their students to return to school, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn continues to focus his advocacy on public safety and ensure...
For many Massachusetts families, homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain — not just because of rising housing costs, but because the cost of maintaining a home has become unaffordable. Whether it’s replacing a failing heating system, repairing a crumbling...
Residents are invited to a voter education forum on Thurs., Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5 Mildred Ave. in Mattapan. The event, titled "Know the Issues! Own Your Vote!" will examine the nine questions on the November ballot and explain what a "yes" or "no" vote would mean for residents and their communities. The post Mattapan forum on Oct. 22 to examine ballot questions appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Elsie Dias as the City of Boston’s new Cape Verdean Cultural Advisor within the Office of Cultural Affairs. The office, within the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, is composed of Cultural Advisors who...
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill to protect firefighters and tradespeople from conditions that took the lives of Boston Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy in 2014. The legislation creates a system to discourage unauthorized and untrained welding...
Polls across Boston will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. The post Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m. for state primary election appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Senator Sal DiDomenico stood with Brigham & Women Hospital nurses and Mass General Brigham home care clinicians in Somerville as they stood on strike for better contracts. “It was inspiring to stand with these brave and essential health care workers...
The City of Boston and Boston University have announced a major Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement. The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $104.3 million in voluntary cash contributions and community benefits over the next five years. The agreement...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, this...
Thomas Ambrosino has a nearly four decade record of public service to the cities of Revere and Chelsea, as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Monday night, the Revere City Council voted to honor that service with a certificate of...
Senator Sal DiDomenico secured language in the Senate Economic Development bill for several of his key policy priorities, and he brought $5 million in bond authorizations for local infrastructure projects in the district. The economic development package lifts up small...
Polls will be open on Election Day next Tuesday (Nov. 3) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the city of Boston and across Massachusetts, where more than 739,000 voters have already cast their ballots, according to figures released Monday afternoon by Secretary of State William Galvin’s office. The post Galvin: Use drop boxes not mail ahead of next Tuesday’s election appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
A proposal before the Boston City Council (docket #1711 – An Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion) would update Boston’s Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Ordinance in accordance with changes made to Massachusetts’...
In 2018, I ran for District Attorney with no political sponsor and no permission from anyone. The people who decide these races – before voters get a say – decided early that I was not qualified for the job and...
Monday night, the Revere City Council approved a $16.5 million bond to settle the eminent domain case for the purchase of the Wonderland site. The 33-plus acre Wonderland property is the site of the new Revere High School, which is...
Their legislation — which faces long odds in the current Republican-controlled Congress—would provide $25 billion over five years for transit agencies nationwide to eliminate fares, improve service, or both. The post Pressley, Markey cite fare-free buses in push for federal funding appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
After five years of being equipped with additional powers granted by voters, the Boston City Council could only manage limited changes to this year’s budget...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Marcela Dwork as Press Secretary. Dwork will begin serving in her role on May 4, 2026, and will lead the Mayor’s Press Office. “I’m thrilled to welcome Marcela...
Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards held an “End of Summer” fundraising event at The Tall Ship in East Boston. Joining Edwards at the event was, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, DA Kevin Hayden, Rep. Adrian Madaro, and Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata...
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing the...
On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the passage of...
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, ‘Ideas in Action,’ for its third year. Last year, thousands of residents participated by attending workshops, submitting ideas, and voting to fund eight...
September 1, 2026 is primary election day. With only Democrats running for Suffolk County District Attorney, the race will be over in September rather than in November. We have a choice to make this year, and unlike most seats that...
Ward 3 Councilor Anthony Cogliandro had prepared to deliver a pre-written speech at his well-attended campaign reception Sunday at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, but the remarks by Councilor-at-Large Joanne McKenna and State Rep. Jeff Turco were so overwhelming in the praise,...
As we approach the September 1 Democratic Primary, I wanted to share with voters why I decided to run to be your next Governor’s Councilor. As I’ve traveled across the 20 communities that make up our Governor’s Council district (which...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently held...
Local 103 IBEW backs the Biden-Harris ticket Dorchester’s Local 103 IBEW union has officially endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket for re-election in 2024. “President Biden and Vice President Harris are the leaders working people need now. Together, they have driven historic investments in clean, green energy that are powering thousands of union jobs throughout New England and across our country,”...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this...
State Rep. Jeffrey Turco has announced his intention to seek re-election. The following is his statement: “Dear Friends: I am seeking re-election to be your State Representative for the 19th Suffolk District representing all of Winthrop and nearly half of...
Sen. Nick Collins faces a challenge from Wu-backed candidate Latoya Gayle to hold the First Suffolk seat in the State Senate. The post City tax dispute drives First Suffolk Senate contest appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts House of Representatives last month passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own...
“Boston should be a home for everyone,” Michelle Wu said, gazing forward with measured confidence as she reflected on the city’s future. For Wu, that idea has shaped both her leadership and her vision for Boston since first taking office...
In a major victory for Mayor Michelle Wu, the state’s highest court ruled Wednesday in favor of the City of Boston and its private soccer team partners in the long-running legal battle over the redevelopment of White Stadium, clearing a major legal obstacle facing the controversial Franklin Park project. The post SJC ruling clears way for city’s controversial White Stadium project appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Earlier this fall, the Revere City Council approved a new naming policy for municipal buildings. Monday night, the council approved a motion made by Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro asking that the mayor, city...
US Senators Katie Britt (R) of Alabama, and Peter Welch (D) of Vermont delivered a candid discussion about congressional dysfunction, foreign policy, and economic anxiety to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute on Monday morning. The post 2 US Senators, one an (R) and one a (D), talk bipartisan engagement at EMK forum appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
City Councilor Sharon Durkan filed a hearing order at last week’s Council Meeting with Councilors Ed Flynn and Henry Santana to examine the scope of package theft in Boston and bring city officials together to discuss how to address this...
When Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden was introduced at a recent political event in Revere, the applause was substantial. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe praised Hayden in his remarks, stating, “We’re here to celebrate our public safety. We have the...
Gov. Maura Healey is maintaining a lead in polls two weeks ahead of Election Day, while the race is tightening around ballot questions to allow public defenders to unionize, create an all-party primary system, and constrain the state’s revenue cap...
For the second cycle in a row, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey has dispatched a primary challenge from another member of the state's all-Democrat congressional delegation, cruising to victory Tuesday over U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton and positioning himself one election away from another six-year term. The post Markey defeats Moulton in US Senate primary appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The potential city funding for an elevator study at the Garfield School was tabled by the Revere City Council Monday night. At last week’s council meeting, the city council voted down a request from city finance director Richard Viscay requesting...
Last Thursday evening friends and supporters of Candidate for Mass. GOP Attorney General Michael Walsh gathered at the East Boston Yacht Club to show support and meet the candidate. The event was sponsored by Republican State Committee members of the...
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that would rein in social media’s most addictive features in order to make platforms safer for young users. The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From Addictive Social Media Feeds,...
A Virginia-based anti-marijuana nonprofit has Massachusetts’s cannabis dispensaries in its crosshairs and advocates of legal weed in the Bay State are girding for battle over Question 8 on the ballot on Nov. 3...
Early voting for registered voters in Revere begins this Saturday, Oct. 17. This year’s state election is highlighted by races for governor and U.S. Senate, as well as a number of statewide and district races down the ballot. In addition,...
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley also explained her positions on several questions on next week's Election ballot in Massachusetts. The post US Rep. Pressley eyes Democratic gains in Congress, touts local wins in DotLife interview appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Early voting for the Nov. 3 state election begins this Saturday, Oct. 17, with nine locations opening across Boston, including two in Dorchester. Voters will have two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, with additional neighborhood locations opening later this month...
Polls will be open in Revere for the state election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s state election is highlighted by races for governor and U.S. Senate, as well as a number of statewide...
Transportation advocates and City Councillor John FitzGerald responded positively to the new policies outlined in a wide-ranging letter from Mayor Michelle Wu on Friday in response to the tragic death of city Transportation Planner Louisa Gag on July 9...
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate advanced legislation that establishes serious criminal penalties for fire code and building code violations that cause the injury or death of a firefighter, construction worker, or any member of the...
When three candidates running in the primary for the First Suffolk District’s state Senate seat gathered on Aug. 20 for a virtual forum organized by the Ward 13 Democratic Committee, the most contentious differences were between the incumbent, Nick Collins, and a figure not on the ballot—Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. The post First Suffolk Senate candidates talk taxes, Mass. and Cass, history, and Morrissey revamp appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
City Councillors Brian Worrell and Miniard Culpepper’s call last week for a new subway line stretching from Ruggles Station to Mattapan Square has sparked debate over transit in Boston’s Black community...
The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on a $16.5 million bond authorization to fund the settlement for the eminent domain taking of the Wonderland site for the new high school at its Oct. 26 meeting. Earlier this...
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,...
State Sen. Lydia Edwards Named Equal Justice Works 40×40 Changemaker State Senator Lydia Edwards has been named an Equal Justice Works 40×40 Alumni Changemaker. Edwards, a 2014 alum of the program, currently serves as a State Senator for the Commonwealth...
In an Aug. 10 letter to his fellow councilors, District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn called for an emergency council session to develop a plan for addressing significant public safety concerns in Downtown Boston. Councilor Flynn underscored how the Boston...
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden won a decisive victory on Tuesday as he fended off challenges from former staffer Linda Champion and Rachael Rollins, his predecessor. The post Hayden holds back challengers to win DA nomination appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will...
US Rep. Ayanna Pressley visited Dorchester’s First Parish Church this afternoon (Aug. 12) to join with Boston neighborhood activists to call for a end to the war in Iran and to re-direct defense spending to domestic needs she says have been neglected under the Trump administration. The post Pressley, activists call for end to Iran war, defiance to ‘dictator’ Trump appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
One city councillor is asking for more details from the police department when it comes to traffic issues and violations in Revere. Ward 1 Councillor Jim Mercurio introduced a motion at Monday night’s meeting asking that the police chief and...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco today issued a joint endorsement, underscoring their strong working relationship, longstanding friendship, and shared commitment to delivering results for the City of Revere. Representatives Giannino and Turco have worked closely together on...
Asked last week about the delayed implementation, Mayor Michelle Wu said city officials are still working on a new detail assignment system. The post Three years after deal on civilian flaggers, details remain exclusive to police officers appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Several political and community leaders with ties to Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan have been named to a series of advisory councils formed by US Sen. Ed Markey’s re-election campaign. The post Worrell, Miranda, Lyle among Markey advisors named by Markey campaign appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
After a recount completed Thursday, Sept. 10, at City Hall, Sen. William Brownsberger won his reelection bid by 35 votes of more than 24,000 ballots cast. The incumbent beat out Daniel Lander, a former senior policy advisor to Mayor Michelle...
Representative Jessica Giannino honored longtime Revere resident and President and CEO of El Mundo Boston, Alberto Vasallo III, for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus’ 2026 Latino Excellence on the Hill Awards. His story is a testament to the dedication...
A City Council resolution aimed at affirming local residents’ role in determining what gets developed on publicly owned land in Roxbury was approved 10-0 last month, with three councillors absent. The post Madison Park-Parcel 3 decision prompts review of Roxbury council governing role appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
As a violent summer in the City of Boston begins to come to an end and families prepare for their students to return to school, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn continues to focus his advocacy on public safety and ensure...
Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials discussed their latest approach to managing traffic and parking in and around Franklin Park and White Stadium at a public meeting in Roxbury on Tuesday evening. The post Mayor Wu: Neighbors can opt-in or out of White Stadium parking plan appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Boston City Hall will serve as the primary early voting location for the remainder of the week, with extended evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday. The post Final week of early voting underway; Dorchester, Mattapan residents must travel outside neighborhoods to cast ballots appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The warrant is set for upcoming 2026 state elections in Revere. Last week, the city council approved the warrants for the state primary and general elections. The primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8...
Governor Maura Healey today released new guidance and resources to implement the PROTECT Act, providing state government actors, health care providers, law enforcement agencies, and employers with clear direction as additional protections for residents under the law take effect. The...
Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain and Michaela Nee as the new neighborhood liaison for South End and Bay Village within the Office of Neighborhood Services...
The Revere City Council approved a new ordinance establishing regulations for naming city properties at its meeting on Monday night. The ordinance establishes guidelines for naming buildings and other large city-owned properties, such as parks, after people who have made...
Fresh off Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey for reelection, the pair appeared as a unit on Thursday in East Boston. The post Healey, Wu show unity on clean energy, keep distance on key policies appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives. Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the passage of...
Governor Maura Healey announced that she will file An Act Relative to Closing the Great Divide between Ticket Prices and Affordability, or The Great Divide Act, to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and ensure that fans have a...
After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the...
The Massachusetts Legislature is working to conclude its 194th Session, a two-year session set to end scheduled formal proceedings on July 31, 2026. Representative Dan Ryan (D-Charlestown) has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on some of his...
State Senator Nick Collins has defeated challenger Latoya Gayle in a very competitive election for the Democratic nomination in the First Suffolk Senate. The post Collins survives tough challenge to win First Suffolk Senate primary appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Senator Nick Collins and Representative John Moran announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant investments in South End neighborhood organizations, education, healthcare, senior services, and public safety. “Strong neighborhoods...
Special to the Journal State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino celebrated Revere’s Director of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture and Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission, Steven Morabito with an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award, a newly-founded annual event that celebrates the...
Charlestown resident Johanna Hynes has asked the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Division of Open Government to take a closer look at her second Open Meeting Law complaint submitted on May 6, 2026 concerning the Monument Square study committee. The request for...
Governor Maura Healey today called on Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil to immediately return Massachusetts customers’ share of the estimated $1.5 billion in excessive profits owed to electric customers across New England. In a letter sent recently, Governor Healey urged...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will...
The governor blamed President Donald Trump for rising gas prices, citing the U.S. war with Iran. The post Healey proposes two-month gas tax suspension appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Ballot Question 3 would replace traditional party primaries with a single, all-party primary election. The post Bottom line on Question 3 options: Primaries? Or a single ballot where voters pick the top two? appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Welcoming America announced that the City of Boston has earned a 4-star Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America, recognizing Boston as a national leader in creating policies, programs, and...
This year, the early vote options start on Sat. Aug. 22 and run through Friday, Aug. 28. Any registered Boston voter can vote at any of the city’s 17 early-voting locations. The post Don’t wait for Sept. 1— vote early in state primary election appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The hearing of the Council’s Committee on Civil Rights was billed as a discussion of “transportation equity in access to rapid transit and the evaluation of a potential Orange Line extension along Blue Hill Avenue.” The post Councillors press for subway concept, object to bus lane project in Grove Hall meeting appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Polls will be open in Revere for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are several contested elections on the Democratic and Republican ballots, with the Democratic senate primary between incumbent Ed...
Incumbent US Senator Ed Markey easily held off a challenge in the Democratic primary from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s state primary. It was the most hotly contested race on the primary ballot, and in Revere, the numbers...
Senator Nick Collins is backing a series of investments included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 budget aimed at improving public safety, expanding treatment and recovery services, and addressing persistent challenges in and around Mass & Cass. The funding proposals...
Governor Maura Healey recently signed a new law protecting students’ freedom to read and keeping book bans out of Massachusetts schools and public libraries. Signed at the Franklin Public Library, the oldest public library in the United States, the law...
The City of Boston and the MBTA concluded the last of four meetings in the Holland Tech High School auditorium. The post City, MBTA conclude series of Blue Hill Avenue meetings appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
In an Aug. 10 letter to his fellow councilors, District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn called for an emergency council session to develop a plan for addressing significant public safety concerns in Downtown Boston. Councilor Flynn underscored how the Boston...
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate passed energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate goals. The bill, S.3143,...
Massachusetts will see higher turnout in next Tuesday's primary elections than it did in 2022, Secretary of State William Galvin predicted Thursday. The post Don’t mail it now, Galvin tells voters as primary turnout climbs appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
State Sen. Nick Collins was the main speaker at the Oct. 5 meeting of the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association, where he thanked members for their support in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary, in which he prevailed over challenger Latoya Gayle. The post Sen. Collins boosts History Garden plan at Columbia-Savin Hill Civic meeting appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Revere City Council is asking for mitigation funding to replace the windows at the Beachmont Elementary School due to the increase in aircraft noise and traffic from Logan Airport. Last week, Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna filed a motion asking that...
Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced Isabella Carr as the new neighborhood liaison for Charlestown, Marcus McNeill as the new neighborhood liaison for Mid-Dorchester, and Abdullah Beckett as the new neighborhood liaison for Roxbury within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS)...
Governor Maura Healey signed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation into law this past week. This new law will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential skill. This bill was signed alongside advocates...
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women has recognized the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award honorees. The annual awards ceremony took place at the State House and honors women across the Commonwealth for their extraordinary contributions...
By Eliza Parad I’m sure most of you by now have heard about this contentious city budget cycle. The Mayor released her proposed budget in April, cutting many of the areas that Bostonians support as top investment priorities: affordable housing,...
Last Sunday morning Ward 5 residents and supporters of State Representative Jeff Turco for re-election gathered at the Point of Pines Yacht Club for an intimate meet and greet with the popular state representative. Representative Turco met with the voters...
Elsie Dias says that her work at the Cape Verdean Association of Boston on Bowdoin Street helped land her “right where I’m supposed to be,” and that is as the new Cape Verdean cultural advisor for Mayor Michelle Wu. The post Dot’s Elsie Dias named city’s Cape Verdean cultural liasion appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the...
City councillor says “noise cameras” that can locate offending properties or vehicles and lead to fines as a way to crack down on trouble spots. The post Worrell wants Boston to examine tech solution to noise complaints appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
US Rep. Ayanna Pressley has joined the campaign opposing Question 3, the statewide ballot measure that would replace Massachusetts’ partisan primary elections with a single all-party primary beginning in 2028. The post Pressley urges ‘no’ votes on ballot issue, repeal of retail sale of recreational weed appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The question facing Charlestown residents is whether Monument Square should become Charlestown’s first local historic district while other parts of the neighborhood face the greatest and most immediate threats of redevelopment, demolition, loss of public views, and irreversible change. The...
On Wednesday, Gov. Maura Healey stood with immigrants, advocates, community leaders, law enforcement, teachers, nurses, doctors, clergy and elected officials at La Colaborativa in Chelsea to sign the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation that provides the strongest protections in the nation...
Even the most habitual voters can be listed as “inactive” if they fail to respond to the city’s annual street census. The post How state’s ‘super voters’ can still be deemed ‘inactive’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Boston City council on Wednesday voted to subpoena MBTA general manager Phil Eng to testify over the controversial Blue Hill Avenue redevelopment project. The post City Council votes to subpoena MBTA’s Eng for Blue Hill Ave. testimony appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
In a sit-down interview with The Reporter, the Congressman discusses "terrifying" prospects of unchecked AI proliferation and his recent primary victory. The post Rep. Lynch: Confronting AI threat should be ‘job one’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Elected officials and neighborhood leaders rallied in Allston on Monday to oppose the US Postal Service’s plan to permanently close the neighborhood’s long-shuttered post office, warning that the fight has taken on new urgency as Dorchester prepares for its own “temporary” postal office shutdown later this month in Fields Corner. The post Elected officials, union leaders rally in Allston against post office closures appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
In the race for First Suffolk Senate, contrasting views on how to relieve the tax burden on city residents is the primary topic of debate. The post In First Suffolk contest, tax debate remains focus for Collins, Gayle appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The following 17 residents have qualified for the May 16 ballot. Voters may cast ballots at any of the three designated polling locations between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Area A • Willy Mitchell • Bianca Terry • Eryn Ashlei...
Jordan has been the chief of staff in the city’s Department of Innovation and Technology. The post Dot’s Kerry Jordan takes helm at City Hall’s Elections office appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
"I urge every survivor: Vote in the name of your loved one who was murdered." The post Why survivors must vote in the Suffolk DA election appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Councillor Ben Weber’s amended ordinance was filed last Wednesday with all but one councillor signing on in support. The post Councillors to push for tougher rule on police use of surveillance tech appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The city council approved using Community Improvement Trust (CIT) funds for two projects at Monday night’s meeting. The first project sets aside $25,000 from the Ward 1 CIT for landscaping and other upgrades behind the American Legion building on Broadway...
LeeAllen Meyer has announced his candidacy for 19th Suffolk District State Rep. The following is his statement. “I am running for state representative to bring representation to the 19th Suffolk that reflects the values and priorities of Winthrop and Revere...
A large crowd representing all neighborhoods of the city attended Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Summer Soiree reception July 30 at Dryft, 500 Ocean Avenue. First Lady Jennifer Keefe delivered the opening remarks, introducing the many city councillors and school committee members...
The dinner was an annual event with a small group of people (about 50) who have been involved with former US Attorney General Eric Holder, who heads up the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. The post A little bit of local news for you, Mr. President appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Ward 13 Democratic Committee will host a virtual candidate forum on Aug. 20 for voters in the First Suffolk State Senate district. The post Ward 13 Dems to host First Suffolk Senate forum on Aug. 20 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced a series of six public listening sessions as it moves forward with recommendations to lower health care costs for Massachusetts families and small businesses. Hosted by the Division of Insurance (DOI), the virtual sessions will...
Question 2 on the Tuesday’s statewide ballot offers voters a way to shore up the state’s too-fragile public defender system...
Both mail-in and in-person voting is underway in every city and town in Massachusetts. In-person voting began this past Saturday and will be available every day of the week through next Friday, October 30, excluding Sunday, October 25. For those...
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,...
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate stood up to big social media companies by passing legislation that reins in how their platforms’ most addictive features target young people. The bill cracks down on settings that are...
Through the recently signed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, Senator Sal DiDomenico secured $650,000 for community organizations in the district and over $1 million for critical statewide programs that support those with ALS and organizations addressing gang and youth violence. Additionally,...
Shirley Ave was a busy place on Tuesday morning, with the visit from Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll in town. A breakfast meet and greet with the popular Lt. Governor was held at Valsos Table and Bar located at 139 Shirley...
For the third year in a row, the Boston Police have acquired and deployed social media surveillance technology without obtaining approval from the Boston City Council in apparent defiance of a 2021 ordinance requiring them to do so. The post Councillor Culpepper raises alarm over new police surveillance tools appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Gov. Maura Healey said Massachusetts will stay on a separate vaccination course. The post Healey slams Trump immunization order as ‘crazy nonsense’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
This Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day in Massachusetts and across the country. Early in-person voting in cities and towns across the Commonwealth will be available through this Friday. Those who have received a ballot by mail must make sure...
“Massachusetts is famous for having uncontested races, and because of that, people really settle in because they think no one is watching," Gayle told The Reporter. The post Defeated at polls, Latoya Gayle says goal to make Collins ‘work’ was achieved appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Here are a few things every Massachusetts voter should know before voting, says AG Andrea J. Campbell The post AG Campbell: Know your voting rights appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
with equal protection and due process initiatives filed by Senator Edwards Special to the Regional Review Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment...
This week’s Reporter features excerpts from a longer interview with US Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, the incumbent congressman from the Eighth Congressional district, which includes parts of Dorchester and his hometown, South Boston. The post Editorial: Trump ‘ignorant’ on Irish issues, says Lynch appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Regional Review Recently, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H. 4093, legislation that would raise the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy from 40 to 45. The proposal originated as a Home Rule...
Ties cost of living numbers to property taxes on annual basis...
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced an ordinance to strengthen tenant protections during rental inspection code violations amid the ongoing housing crisis, including increasing penalties for landlords found in violation. Currently, Boston...
Special to the Gazette Earlier this week, the Boston Ward 10 Democratic Committee voted to endorse the following candidates before the 2026 primary. Ward 10 is located primarily in the Mission Hill neighborhood, with portions also extending into the...
Marcus McNeill, a 22-year-old Fields Corner native, is a key go-between for residents and City Hall services. The post McNeill serves as City Hall’s new eyes and ears in ‘Mid-Dorchester’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The City of Boston and Boston University announced a major Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement. The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $104.3 million in voluntary cash contributions and community benefits over the next five years. The agreement is...
As Mayor, the greater good the City of Revere and its constituents is my top priority, and it is especially important to have reliable colleagues who help me achieve this. Therefore, it is my privilege to ask for your support...
Pharmacist Mike Wilson has managed to keep the lights on at Dorchester Ave’s Crawford Drug by offering services that chain stores won’t match. His store near St. Mark’s church section is an oasis in a neighborhood that has, increasingly, become part of a larger “pharmacy desert” in Boston. The post Rep. Worrell wants legislation to look into pharmacy deserts appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined a majority of her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY27 operating budget. Following the Council’s vote on the amended operating budget, it is now on Mayor Michelle Wu’s...
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was acquitted by a federal jury Wednesday of corruption charges related to a cannabis investment, according to reports from inside the courtroom. The post Sheriff Tompkins found not guilty in federal corruption case appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
All three candidates for the Suffolk County district attorney’s seat came out swinging in the first, and most likely only, forum for the race, held at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury on Aug. 6. The post Suffolk DA candidates spar testily in Roxbury debate appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
By Adam Swift The city council will hold a public hearing on a new ordinance for naming public municipal buildings at its meeting on Monday, July 27. The ordinance was proposed to provide more concrete guidelines for the city, and...
Collins won 43 precincts across the district, while Gayle prevailed in 39...
Several city councillors are looking for increased police patrols on Tuttle Street due to alleged suspicious activity in the area. The motion was introduced by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro and Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya. “I’ve been getting multiple...
US Sen. Ed Markey joined a Roxbury event for state Rep. Christopher Worrell’s re-election campaign on Saturday...
Special to the Journal Following two days of debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, bans predatory kiosks used in cryptocurrency scams, and reins in the potential dangers of artificial...
Flanked by law enforcement officials, Gov. Maura Healey last Thursday (Sept. 10) accepted a slew of endorsements from public safety-aligned organizations in her bid for reelection. The post Healey gains endorsement from four police unions appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced Michaela Nee as the new neighborhood liaison for South End and Bay Village and Zavia Dickerson as the new neighborhood liaison for Jamaica Plain within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a vital...
Boston began casting ballots last weekend in the Sept. 1 state primary, with early voting opening on Saturday at locations across the city, including sites in Dorchester and Mattapan. The post Early voting underway ahead of Sept. 1 primary election appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
On Thursday, September 24th at 10 a.m. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will be holding a hearing to discuss the status of the Blackstone Pool and an independent engineering study on repairs, chaired by Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy...
The Revere City Council honored three female trailblazers in its chambers Monday, unveiling the official memorial portraits of former Councillors Margaret “Peggy” O’Hara, Elvira “Vera” Curcio, and Catherine “Cathy” Penn. O’Hara was the first woman to serve on the city...
While many people love dogs, not everyone loves hearing their neighbor’s dogs barking all day. At last week’s Revere City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced an order asking that city officials direct the animal control officer and...
Healey, who is running for her second term, repeatedly tied Minogue to Trump and argued that the president's tariffs, war and cuts to federal programs are making life more expensive in Massachusetts. The post Guv’s record, Trump’s impact on stage in Healey-Minogue debate appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Kathleen Joyce, who has led the city's Licensing Board for last eight years, will step aside. Ava Callender Concepcion (shown) will take charge as board chairperson in November. The post Changing of the guard coming at Boston Licensing Board appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Mayor Wu’s earnest appeal for solidarity is well-rooted in a city that loves a good resistance and cares about the welfare of its people. The post Wu’s right: City businesses should put feds on ice appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
As we approach the September 1st Democratic Primary, I wanted to share with voters why I decided to run to be your next Governor’s Councilor. As I’ve traveled across the 20 communities that make up our Governor’s Council district (which...
Special to the Times-Free Press Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, the Massachusetts Legislature delivered a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that drives down costs for residents, boosts the state’s economy, and adds to the state’s savings account. The plan makes...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as the new Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. Fernandez Bibeau will begin serving in her new role on June...
Riding high after a strong victory in the primary, Rep. Jeff Turco welcomed a capacity crowd of supporters to his “Fall Fling” campaign reception at the Beachmont VFW. Several officials from Revere and Winthrop, including Revere City Council President Anthony...
Boston City Councillor at-Large Henry Santana issued a statement on Tuesday (July 21) announcing that he remains hospitalized following what he called “persistent and unresolved health issues.”...
Reflecting on his 10-point primary win over first-time candidate Latoya Gayle on Tuesday, state Sen. Nick Collins says his success with voters in the First Suffolk District was powered by his long-standing work on multiple fronts his strong working relationships with colleagues in government. The post Collins says voters wanted an independent senator willing to ‘finish the marathon’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Voter information guides will begin landing in mailboxes this week and the state’s top election official says voters should read all 88 pages because the ballot questions they will decide will affect their lives in “real ways.” The post Voters have 8 weeks to read up on the election’s 9 ballot questions appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This election will elect the Commonwealth’s Governor, a United States Senator, members of the United States House of Representatives, members of...
State House Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and in their communities. On June 24, 2026, the MSCW was joined by...
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot questions in the Nov. 3 election, matching a state record for the number of questions on a single ballot. The proposals cover government transparency, voting rules, taxes, environmental protection, housing, marijuana […] The post Massachusetts ballot questions: What a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ vote means appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is leading a coalition of attorneys general calling on Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and create stronger legal protections for immigrants enrolled in the federal program...
While the City of Boston's workforce is projected to shrink this year, its personnel spending isn't slowing to match, according to a new analysis from Boston Municipal Research Bureau. The post Greater transparency needed around Boston’s collective bargaining costs appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
There is no pause, says a Wu administration official. The post Councillors want clarity on ‘speed hump’ program appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...