Dear neighbors, In light of the recent string of violent incidents in the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods, I met with Boston Police A-1 Captain Ciccolo, Downtown, Chinatown and Leather District residents to address the immediate concerns and needs of the areas. The Boston Police are increasing police and bike Patrols in both neighborhoods, and I am working with the City to explore installing additional surveillance cameras in certain blocks. It is important to note that despite these unsettling incidents, overall, violent crime in the area is down 21% from 2021 and down 29% from the 5 year average. I will continue to work closely with Mayor Wu to ensure that our streets are safe and that Downtown and Chinatown - which are still recovering from the pandemic - get both the full support and attention that they deserve. In recent weeks, COVID-19 cases in the City have started to trend upward. Community positivity has climbed to 10.7% after being as low as 2.2% in early March. I continue to encourage everyone to get tested, as well as to get vaccinated and boosted. Vaccines are still the most effective way to combat COVID-19 and prevent serious health complications, hospitalizations and death. I have included more information on testing and vaccines below. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As we continue to fight against anti-Asian racism and hate in our City, let’s recommit ourselves and stand in solidarity with our AAPI neighbors through supporting their work, businesses and their communities as our diversity is our strength. Thank you, Ed |
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City and District Updates |
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BPDA Meetings
Cannabis Meeting |
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COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster Update
Free COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics are also available in the City. Visit boston.gov/covid19-vaccine to find a vaccine clinic. Do note that not all locations will carry vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. You should contact the vaccine sites for more information.
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At-home test kits Residents can sign up to receive free COVID-19 at-home test kits. 4 kits are included per household and ships in 7 to 12 days. Sign up here: https://www.covidtests.gov/ |
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COVID-19 Resources for Businesses The Office of Economic Development host weekly calls for small business owners and provides information and resources on reopening guidance and support services. Their weekly calls are on Tuesdays at 3pm and you can pre-register here to join: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B12DiEy2QZK0e3LjC71yQQ
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BPS Exam School Entrance Test Opportunities |
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Community Preservation Funds for FY2023
There will be Community Engagement Meetings and Workshops upcoming in May, which includes going through the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, the law, how to preserve your neighborhood, application requirements, and the decision-making process. Please see the list of engagement events below.
Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet - Wednesday, May 18th at 12:00 pm-1:3o pm RSVP
- Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm-7:3o pm RSVP
Community Preservation Act Virtual Workshops - Open Space and Recreation Workshop:
- Wednesday, June 8th at 12:00 pm-2:00 pm RSVP
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2022 Love Your Block Mini-Grants Applications for the City’s Love Your Block Mini-grants are now open. If you have an idea for a project to improve your neighborhood, such as to create open and green space, planting trees, repairing facilities, etc, you can submit a proposal for a community project for the potential to receive $3,500 in grant funding and supplemental City services. The mini-grant application deadline is Friday, June 10th, 2022, at 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit: boston.gov/civic-engagement/love-your-block/love-your-block-mini-grants# |
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2022 SuccessLink Youth and Young adult jobs |
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BCYF Lifeguard Applications Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) is hiring lifeguards. There are over 25 positions available. Apply at Boston.gov/Lifeguard-Jobs and keep swimmers safe this summer! |
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2022 Summer Eats Program The Boston Summer Eats program provides nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost to youth ages 18 and under. The Office of Food Justice is currently recruiting for organizations interested in becoming a meal site to distribute free meals. If your organization is interested, please submit a form here: https://bit.ly/3OLj7LI. For more information, contact Kibeh@ymcaboston.org. |
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2022 Greenway Food Truck Program Since April 1st, food trucks are now back on the Greenway. Thank you to the Greenway for this program to support our small businesses. As the weather warms up, I encourage residents, families, and children to visit the Greenway and support our food trucks. There will be a Greenway Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 7th from 11:00 to 3:00 pm. |
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Small Business Relief Fund |
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Metrolist Affordable housing is one of the biggest issues we face in the City of Boston, and a top concern for many of our working families, low income neighbors, communities of color, and immigrants. The City of Boston provides a resource called Metrolist that helps you find housing based on your income and provides the most recent affordable housing listings. Please take a look and consider filling out an application for an opportunity to access affordable home ownership. For more information, please go to: |
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Council Hearings and Resolutions |
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Order for a hearing to discuss pest control in the City of Boston There has been a noted rise in rodent and pest activities in our neighborhoods in the past few years, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that the city continues to have adequate measures in place to deal with the increase in rodent activities, such as more inspections, public awareness campaigns and public outreach. This hearing is co-sponsored by Councilor Liz Breadon and Councilor Erin Murphy. |
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Order for a hearing to discuss Increasing Access to Swimming Lessons and Awareness of Water Safety It is vital for our young people to have basic water safety awareness and to learn how to swim. Last year, a 19-year-old drowned while swimming in Hyde Park Pond while another 19-year-old drowned swimming near Castle Island in South Boston. Drownings are particularly likely to affect Black and low-income families. It is reported that Black children are almost six times more likely to die from drowning than white children, and 79 percent of children in families that bring in less than $50,000 in annual income have little or no swimming ability. As a City surrounded by water, it is imperative that ensure all residents - regardless of race and income - have the basic skills to be safe around water. I look forward to this hearing with Councilor Kendra Lara to discuss and explore measures to provide free and low-cost swimming resources to Boston residents. |
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Resolution Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Paralyzed Veterans Of America I was honored to join my Boston City Council colleagues in recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). PVA is a leading advocate for quality health care, spinal cord research and education, veterans benefits and civil rights for veterans and all people with disabilities. |
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Resolution recognizing the Bicentenary of the incorporation of the City of Boston. I am proud to join Counci
My Team and I have been hard at work, in the neighborhoods, at community meetings, visiting City departments, supporting organizations, and meeting residents where they are!
We have been busy in City Hall also filing orders to advocate for more mental health supports across the City and a stronger commitment to athletics and arts for our children. We are in the middle of budget season, holding hearings everyday to hear from each department across the City. You can follow along on Boston City Council TV. |
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Proud to support the 26th Annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace. The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is working tirelessly to help end generational trauma and support homicide victim survivors. |
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| Visit to K2BThank you to Mrs. Costello for inviting me back to my elementary school, and into your amazing class! I had so much fun reading a story and answering the kids questions about the things they need on their streets and neighborhood. Keep up the great work kindergarteners! |
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Kicked off Asian American Pacific Islander Month with a community run at Carson Beach. Boston Road Runners sponsored the AAPI 5K and I joined the NOVA Team. Learn more about NOVA (Networking Organization for Vietnamese Americans) and the Little Saigon Business District. |
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Moon Island BFD Training Site Visit |
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I visited the Boston Fire recruits on Moon Island with Commissioner Dempsey. This is the largest class, and paid for by a federal grant the department was awarded. This class of 90 includes 22 recruits of color, and those who speak Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Cape Verdean Creole. |
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Boston Police Headquarters |
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The dispatchers at 911 are very professional and have an extremely stressful job. They are very understaffed and are often forced to work overtime. I appreciate the important job they do and will continue to advocate for them.
I learned a lot from my visit to the Bureau of Intelligence and Analysis. They manage the overarching process of coordinating the flow of information across all bureaus of the department and across all levels and sectors of government and private industry. The Bureau mission is to improve the ability to prevent criminal activity and safeguard our homeland. |
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City of Boston Time Capsule |
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We buried the Time Capsule on City Hall Plaza. The seven-acre plaza is one of the City’s largest civic spaces. For the last 50 years, it has hosted events ranging from sports celebrations and political rallies to seasonal cultural festivals. The goal is to move toward a more accessible, sustainable, and comfortable shared space for all Bostonians and visitors. Follow the progress here. |
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| Small BusinessesWe have more than 40,000 small businesses across the City and I enjoy visiting them in every neighborhood. I meet the owners and employees, and have great conversations with the customers. I made sure to buy enough cannolis at Mike's Pastry in the North End so I could share with colleagues. |
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Congratulations to Madison Rodriguez & Quinlan O’Brien, the recipients of the 53rd Annual Lt. Michael P Quinn Scholarship at the Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus. The winners will receive $12,000 for the first year of college and $6,000 the second year. Visit the website for information on how to apply. |
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Gorilla Grove at Franklin Park Zoo |
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Little Joe, Kitombe, his mate Kiki and their three offspring — Kambiri, Azize, and Pablo — have a new home in Gorilla Grove, the outdoor gorilla habitat at the Franklin Park Zoo! I had fun joining the ribbon cutting. Visit the zoo! |
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Love working with the Office of Neighborhood Services, and bumping into the liaisons at events across the City. Our office works closely with them to help deliver the best constituent service to everyone. Thank you ONS and 311! |
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Best BuddiesSupporting Team Sunshine and Best Buddies at their Kentucky Derby Party. They offer One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). |
|  | The Phoenix Spent some time at The Pheonix, which is a free sober active community where the only membership fee is 48 hours of sobriety. They are passionate about helping individuals create vibrant lives in sobriety. |
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Love when we have visitors at City Hall, especially our youngest constituents! Please stop by, or reach out to our office at 617-635-3115. |
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| CHALLENGER BASEBALLIt was opening Day for Challenger Baseball at Garvey Park. They foster sportsmanship and friendship and are invested in inclusive sports.They believe that sports-based programs can strengthen young people’s social development, no matter their physical or cognitive capacities. It was great to see everyone back on the baseball field!
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East Boston School Visits |
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Thank you Dr. Tommy Welch, Region 1 School Superintendent, for the tour of the P.J. Kennedy, Otis, Umana, Bradley and East Boston High. The students, teachers and administrators were all so welcoming. I was able to see students engaged in math, art, reading and English classes. Keep up all the great work! |
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Stars of STEM is the Museum’s signature annual fundraising event. Since its inception in 2015, the event has raised over 3 million dollars for critical annual operating funds for the Museum. It was a fun night, under the stars, and enjoying the museum and supporting STEM education. |
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