Thursday Ben (and Policy Director Jordan and Digital Communications Manager Korri) supported 826 Boston at their Half half half half half marathon. This year's race raised almost $35,000 to continue their work of supporting Boston youth through writing, tutoring, and storytelling.
Good luck to all of the runners today!
Purple graphic reads "Enjoy April Break with free admission through Boston Family Days at these institutions: Institute of Contemporary Art The Paul Revere House JFK Presidential Library and Museum MassArt Art Museum Museum of Science USS Constitutional Museum To get your free tickets, just show your Boston Family Days pass at the ticketing desk. Not registered? Visit boston.gov/familydays"
Boston students + 2 guests can visit these cultural spots for free April 20-24 for a special week of Boston Family Days!
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🌊 USS Constitution Museum
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🎨 Museum of African American History
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The Ways and Means Committee held multiple hearings this week on the BPS budget. Friday's highlight was hearing directly from fifth and six graders at the Mendell School who came into the Chamber to advocate for more funding for Multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Read my statement last week on the Mayor’s proposed FY27 budget d6-strapi-bucket.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/4_13_26_Budg...
We want to hear your thoughts on the state of street and transit projects in Boston! Provide testimony in person next Wednesday 4/22 at 2pm, virtually, or submit to the committee via email.
FY27 budget hearings officially began today with an overview of the City’s operating and capital budget and we’ll hold 40 more hearings in the next 6 weeks.
A busy weekend in D6! Little league kick off, signature collection and a hang with the Easter Bunny
This week’s hearing calendar and a busy week for Ways & Means
space to hear directly from constituents about how we invest in essential city services & address critical needs.
In the weeks ahead, I look forward to participating in upcoming budget hearings, where community members can attend and share their priorities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Over the past month, I hosted three Budget Town Halls across District One to walk through the budget review process, share initial priorities, and gather input from residents on what they’d like to see funded. Each meeting focused on key issues impacting each neighborhood, creating an important 1/
Thank you to District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn for including Ben in his budget town hall this week and special thanks to the team of translators who ensured effective communication for all the attendees!
As we begin the budget review process, it’s important to hear from diverse constituencies on their distinct needs.
District 2 Chinatown residents spoke of sidewalk repair, better quality services at Boston schools, the lack of trees and old infrastructure that impedes service delivery.
Introducing: Ben’s Book and movie Club!
FYI: Due to an incident involving the MBTA transit police this afternoon at 11:15am, the Forest Hills upper busway is currently closed. All bus service is being routed thru the lower busway which could lead to increased congestion on Hyde Park Ave. Orange Line service is not currently impacted.
Reminder: JP Coffee Hour tomorrow! At Viza Cafe in JP, 8:15-10am
As Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, our office will be hosting in an person hearing on Thursday, 3/26 at 2pm to discuss 2026 large event safety resources and infrastructure.
Members of the public are invited to attend or testify.
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BWSC investigating major water main break Columbus Ave near intersection Centre and Ritchie Sts Jackson Sq. Traffic impeded in all direction at intersection by flooding. BPD on scene rerouting traffic. Avoid area. Stay tuned for updates.
The Ways & Means Committee held its 1st public testimony session on 3/10 in the Iannella Chamber and heard from a diverse group of residents who are passionate about their City. Let the Council know your priorities for the FY27 budget. Our next public testimony session is Tuesday 3/24 at City Hall.
Next Friday! Starting earlier for folks wanting to stop in before their workday. Excited to partner with Viza Cafe which has been a great addition to the neighborhood. See you there!
Ensuring our Boston Public School students have safe and stable housing sets them up for greater academic success. This hearing order starts the process of listening directly to our students, teachers, administrators and families to hear what the City can do better.
Our 1st public testimony hearing last night had a great turnout and gave the Councilors a lot of important information. We invite you again to share your thoughts on Tuesday March 24th at 6pm on how the FY27 Boston Operating Budget and Boston Public Schools Operating Budget should be spent.
Budget season is upon us and we need your voice!
TOMORROW evening kicks off the first public testimony hearing for the FY27 budget.
Learn more & testify!
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The registration ends for JP Regan Youth Baseball this Saturday 3/15! Sign your kids up here: www.reganyouthleague.org/Default.aspx...
This day celebrates women and their achievements and also recognizes that, in the over 100 years since this recognition began, there are many barriers that still remain. This day is also an important call to action to continue the work until women everywhere are equal and free.
Ways & Means working session this morning on the BPS Operating Budget for the start of a busy week in City Council
The budget process is not complete without the voice of the City’s residents. As we begin the FY27 cycle, The Ways & Means Committee invites you to provide public testimony on your budget priorities. Please review the info here on how to provide testimony + email ccc.wm@boston.gov w/any questions.
The council today unanimously adopted my resolution supporting the MBLLC and H.D. 5608 (The PROTECT Act). Thank you to D7 Councilor Culpepper who cosponsored the Resolution from the floor.
Do you love shoveling so much that you want to do EVEN MORE?! Great! Meet up with your neighbors to help clear sidewalks and make your community safer. Meet tomorrow in Jamaica Plain at 1pm and in West Roxbury at 3pm. Full info in the slides.
See you on the other side, Boston
