Thank you Councilors @gigi4district1.bsky.social and @ruthzee.bsky.social, for representing the best of Boston to local neighborhoods and, with respect to FIFA 2026, to the entire world.

Boston is a city for everyone, and your tireless work on these summer activations is incredibly valuable.

Graphic displaying the Boston City Council Calendar for the week of April 20–24, with the Boston City Council seal on the upper left and a gavel icon on the upper right. Monday, April 20: Patriots Day — City Hall Closed. Tuesday, April 21: Planning, Development, & Transportation — Docket #0771, hearing on Landmarks designation for The Copley Plaza Hotel, 9:30 AM. Environmental Justice, Resiliency, & Parks — Dockets #0260, #0760, #0761, hearing on appointments and grants, 10:00 AM (Virtual). Community Preservation Act — Dockets #0569 and #0758, hearing on FY26 CPA appropriation and FY27 matters, 2:00 PM. Wednesday, April 22: No Council Meeting (Patriots Day Holiday). Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, #0744-0746, FY27 Budget: Environment, Food Justice, Revolving Funds, 10:00 AM. Planning, Development, & Transportation — Dockets #0204, #0588, #0589, hearing on streets projects, transportation, and infrastructure funding, 2:00 PM. Thursday, April 23: Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, #0748, FY27 Budget: Labor Compliance & Worker Protections, Law, Revolving Fund, 10:00 AM. Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, FY27 Budget: Participatory Budgeting, 2:00 PM. Friday, April 24: Government Operations — Docket #0410, hearing to examine and modernize the Boston City Charter ahead of the City’s 400th anniversary, 10:00 AM (Virtual). All hearings in the Iannella Chamber unless noted. Full schedule at boston.gov/public-notices.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Happy Monday, Boston☀️! Here’s this week’s Boston City Council calendar.

To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.

Good luck to all our Boston Marathoners today!! We are rooting for you and we are already so proud of you!!! 🏃🏿 🦼🏃🏻‍♀️🦽

‘A lifeline’: House approves protected status for Haitians, with Pressley leading the charge - The Boston Globe The Boston Democrat helped court Republican votes to the bipartisan legislation.

WE DID IT! We forced the House to pass our extension of TPS for Haiti.

This is a victory in our long-fought battle to protect the dignity & humanity of our Haitian neighbors.

To our Haitian family in the MA-7th and across this country, this one's for you.

On to the Senate.

Great work from the Boston City Council this week! Love seeing action for affordable housing. Now patiently waiting for the state to act on transfer fees…

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A large group of people pose on a stage in front of a Boston Fire Department banner that repeats the department’s logo and the phrase “FIRST IN THE NATION.” Adults in professional attire stand behind two children positioned at the front. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremony or event.

A uniformed Boston Fire Department officer stands at a podium with the department’s emblem, speaking into a microphone. Behind the podium is a backdrop featuring repeated Boston Fire Department logos and the phrase “FIRST IN THE NATION.” Two people sit to the right of the podium, one in a suit and one in a fire department uniform.

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Yesterday, @mayorwu.boston.gov appointed Deputy Chief Rodney Marshall as the City’s Fire Commissioner. A Dorchester native, he makes history as Boston’s first Black Fire Commissioner, a milestone for the city. Honored to attend his ceremony and celebrate his decades of service. Thanks Paul Burke.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a group of council members and guests posing in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop, with a U.S. flag and a light blue flag visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch and Dassie Bheecham are visible on the council dais. A caption below reads Presentation Honoring 1976 Boston Marathon Winner Jack Fultz.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a group of council members and guests posing in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop, with a U.S. flag and a light blue flag visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch and Dassie Bheecham are visible on the council dais. A caption below reads Presentation Honoring 911 Dispatchers.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a group of council members and guests posing in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop. One person at the center holds an official proclamation document. A U.S. flag and a light blue flag are visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch and Dassie Bheecham are visible on the council dais. A caption below reads Welcoming Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. A mint green banner at the top reads Council Meeting Recap April 15, 2026 in bold purple text, with a purple arrow pointing right. Below, a photo shows a large group of council members and guests posing together in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop, with a U.S. flag and a light blue flag visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch and Dassie Bheecham are visible on the council dais.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Three agenda items are listed inside an outlined box, each marked with a green checkbox. Honoring a Boston Marathon Legend: describes the Council recognizing Jack Fultz, winner of the 1976 Boston Marathon, for his leadership with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge and his naming as the 2026 One Boston Day Grand Marshal. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week: describes honoring 911 dispatchers and call takers for their critical role in providing lifesaving support. Advancing Housing & Tax Relief: describes the Council passing a Home Rule Petition for An Act Relative to Real Estate Transfer Fees and Senior Property Tax Relief, co-sponsored by the councilor, noting the measure would bring in $50 to $100 million a year from a fee on the sale of properties worth more than $2 million, with the first $2 million exempt, to support affordable housing preservation and creation.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Four agenda items are listed inside an outlined box, each marked with a green checkbox. Advancing Transparency & Accountability: describes supporting an order under Section 17F requesting information on the release of body-worn camera footage from the Boston Police Department. Supporting Equitable Development: describes introducing a zoning amendment to eliminate parking minimums for residential development to support sustainable, affordable, transit-oriented housing. Improving Neighborhood Infrastructure: describes an ordinance introduced to address potholes on private ways for safer streets. Exploring a Station Renaming: describes the Council advancing a resolution supporting the renaming of Ruggles Station to better reflect Boston’s values and history.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. A screenshot of a Universal Hub news article is displayed, headlined Boston council to seek new transfer tax on sale of expensive houses to help fund affordable housing, bylined by adamg on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:32 pm. The article describes the Boston City Council approving a request to the state Legislature to levy a 2% transfer tax on home sales valued over $2 million, with the first $2 million exempt, to fund affordable housing creation. It notes Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune as a proponent. A label on the left reads Universal Hub Report on Transfer Fees, and a caption at the bottom reads Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/TransferFeesReport

Here’s a recap of what happened this week at the Boston City Council: We passed a Home Rule Petition on transfer fees & senior tax relief; pushed for BPD body cam transparency; advanced parking reform; addressed private way potholes; and moved to rename Ruggles Station. Check it out 👉

Thank you Steve!

Thank you Rep. Pressley!

And thank you @ruthzee.bsky.social, for being diligent in keeping Bostonians on top of this effort. 🔥

Thank you, @pressley.house.gov, for leading the charge on this!

After so much harm to our communities and our people. Good f*****g riddance.

It’s the domestic violence.

It’s the guns.

It’s the combination of patriarchy and easy access to guns.

Domestic violence is a gun violence issue, and gun violence is a domestic violence issue. We cannot address one without addressing the other.

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags. Bold header text reads Breaking in red, followed by U.S. House Votes Yes to Protect TPS for Haitians — Now Moves to Senate in dark navy, with Votes Yes underlined in magenta. Below, a screenshot of the U.S. House floor shows the vote tally on the scoreboard for H.R. 1689, On Passage: Republican Yea 10, Nay 204, NV 3; Democratic Yea 213; Independent Yea 1; Totals Yea 224, Nay 204; Time Remaining 0:00. An official portrait photo of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, wearing a black top and Congress pin, appears in the lower right corner in front of an American flag. A text box below reads: Thank you, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, for your unyielding advocacy for Haiti TPS and the most vulnerable among us, with her name highlighted in magenta. The Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags and the Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo at the bottom. The header reads What you need to know in dark navy italic text. A white rounded rectangle contains body text explaining that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1689 with 224 votes in favor, and that the bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for three more years — with those phrases highlighted in magenta. The text notes that the bill now moves to the Senate. A bolded subheading reads Here’s what happens next, followed by four bullet points: Senate leadership must assign the bill to a committee; the committee must schedule and hold a hearing; lawmakers must vote to advance the bill out of committee; the full Senate must schedule and hold a final vote. Closing text states that timing is critical and includes a magenta call to action: Help us reach out to Senate leadership.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

‼️ Huge win ‼️ 🇭🇹

The House passed H.R. 1689 to protect TPS for 350,000+ Haitians in the U.S.

This win belongs to community, advocates, coalition, especially @pressley.house.gov

Now it’s on to the Senate.

Urge Senate to protect Haitian TPS holders who contribute to our economy & country.

"Many hands make the burden light."

Thanks for your tireless work on this, Councilor. 🔥❤️💯

Please call your rep and ask them to vote YES to extend TPS to Haitians!!

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags. Bold header text reads House Votes YES on Discharge Petition to Protect TPS for Haitians, with Protect TPS in red and a red underline accent. Below, a photo shows two women smiling in front of the U.S. Capitol building, holding a sign reading Protect Haitian Families in blue and red. Body text reads: With 219 votes, the U.S. House of Representatives moves to discharge Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s Petition to force a vote on bill H.R. 1689. Passing this legislation would mean extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in magenta. More than ever, we need you to urge Congress to vote YES on H.R. 1689 before the final vote TOMORROW. The Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic with a light background and the Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo at the bottom. The header reads Call These Reps in bold dark purple. Two columns list U.S. Representatives with their party, district, and phone numbers. Left column: Josh Harder (D, CA-09) (202) 225-4540; Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03) (202) 225-3536; Adam Gray (D, CA-13) (202) 225-1947; Kevin Kiley (D, CA-3) (202) 225-2523; Gabe Vasquez (D, NM-02) (202) 225-2365; Henry Cuellar (D, TX-28) (202) 225-1640; Kristen McDonald Rivet (D, MI-08) (202) 225-3611; Don Bacon (R, NE-02) (202) 225-4155. Right column: Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01) (202) 225-4276; Carlos Gimenez (R, FL-28) (202) 225-2778; Michael Lawler (R, NY-17) (202) 225-6506; Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11) (202) 225-3371; Maria Elvira Salazar (R, FL-27) (202) 225-3931; David G. Valadao (R, CA-28) (202) 225-4695; Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04) (202) 225-5816; Mike Kelly (R, PA-16) (202) 225-5406; Gabe Evans (R, CO-08) (202) 225-5625.

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags and the Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo at the bottom. A white rounded rectangle contains the header Call These Reps in bold dark purple. Two columns list U.S. Representatives with their party, district, and phone numbers. Left column: Marlin A. Stutzman (R, IN-03) (202) 225-4436; Mario Diaz Balart (R, FL-26) (202) 225-4211; Lloyd Smucker (R, PA-11) (202) 225-2411. Right column: Young Kim (R, CA-40) (202) 225-4111; James R. Baird (R, IN-04) (202) 225-5037; Monica De La Cruz (R, TX-15) (202) 225-9901.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

‼️ TOMORROW is critical to protect TPS for Haitians. Please call Congress (Thu, April 16) and urge a YES vote ‼️

Thanks to Rep. Ayanna Pressley, the House advanced a discharge petition and H.R. 1689 vote on TPS for Haitians is happening TOMORROW.

We got the vote—now we need to bring it home.

Boston Cultural Affairs community building grants flyer promoting mini-grants of up to $5,000 for neighborhood events that celebrate culture and community, with an application deadline of Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Boston Block Party Grants and Revolutionary Games Kits flyer offering up to $750 for local block parties, listing eligible uses like food, entertainment, and supplies, and noting a play street closing permit is needed at least 30 days in advance.

Boston FIFA World Cup and major events flyer inviting community groups to apply for block party grants and kits, with a virtual info session on Wednesday, April 22 from 6 to 7 p.m.

‼️ Grant info-please share ‼️

We’re excited for summer activations across Boston! The City has opened applications for block party & kit grants and cultural affairs grants to support community events this summer, including World Cup Tall Ships & the 250th anniversary.

More info: boston.gov/summer

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Today, on One Boston Day, we reflect on our city’s strength and the spirit that carried us through. We honor those we lost and our first responders, remembering April 15, 2013, and recommitting to care for one another with the resilience and unity that define Boston. 💙💛 #OneBostonDay #BostonStrong

Ran into two Haitian friends outside of City Hall and we have a message for you: Save TPS for Haiti (and 👏🏿 every 👏🏿 other 👏🏿 country!) See previous post for how YOU can help.

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags. A white rounded rectangle contains bold text reading Act Now: in red, followed by Haitian TPS Heads to a Critical House Vote as Early as Wednesday in dark navy, with a red underline accent. Below in smaller bold text: Tell the House: Vote YES on H.R. 1689. The Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags. A white rounded rectangle contains the header 3 Actions You Can Take Right Now in bold navy and red text, followed by three bullet points: Call your U.S. House member and ask for a YES vote on H.R. 1689; Email the Washington and district offices with a clear, respectful request; Post online and encourage your network to contact Congress today. Bold text below reads: Urge your U.S. House member to vote YES on H.R. 1689. The Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic with a blurred background of red, white, and blue flags. A white rounded rectangle contains the header Here Is What You Can Say in bold navy text, followed by a sample call script reading: Hello, this is [Name] from [City, State]. I am calling to ask Representative [Last Name] to vote yes on H.R. 1689. Haitian families and our communities need stability and protection, and this House vote is extremely important. Please record my support for a yes vote. My number is [phone], and my email is [email]. Thank you. The Ruthzee Louijeune Boston City Councilor At-Large logo appears at the bottom.

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YOU helped get the TPS discharge petition across the finish line, but the fight isn’t over. The House must now vote YES on H.R. 1689. Haitian communities deserve protection. Thank you @pressley.house.gov Let’s demand action.

On Friday, we held a hearing on a home rule petition I co-sponsored to create a 2% fee on real estate sales over $2M, generating millions annually for affordable housing. It also raises the senior tax exemption. I look forward to voting again to support housing and our seniors.

Graphic displaying the Boston City Council Calendar for the week of April 13–17, with the Boston City Council seal on the upper left and a gavel icon on the upper right. The calendar is organized by weekday with committee hearings and times listed under each day. All hearings are held in the Iannella Chamber unless otherwise noted. Monday, April 13: Labor & Economic Development — Docket #0218, order for a hearing to review the effectiveness of the Boston Residents Jobs Policy in improving equity and employment standards on projects throughout the city, 10:00 AM (Virtual). Public Safety & Criminal Justice — a hearing regarding public safety grants, 2:00 PM (Iannella Chamber). Tuesday, April 14: Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, FY27 Budget: Operating Budget Overview, 10:00 AM (Iannella Chamber). Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, FY27 Budget: Capital Budget Overview, 2:00 PM (Iannella Chamber). Wednesday, April 15: Ways & Means — Docket #0763, a hearing regarding a Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Melvin H. King South End Academy, to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), 9:30 AM (Virtual). Council Meeting, 12:00 PM (Iannella Chamber). Thursday, April 16: Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, FY27 Budget: BPS Supports, 10:00 AM (Iannella Chamber). Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, FY27 Budget: BPS Operations, BPS Revolving Funds, 2:00 PM (Iannella Chamber). Friday, April 17: Ways & Means — Dockets #0733-0740, FY27 Budget: BPS Academics and Outreach, 2:00 PM (Iannella Chamber). A note at the bottom states this calendar is sent as a courtesy and is subject to change, and directs the public to boston.gov/public-notices for a complete and updated list of all publicly noticed Council meetings.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Happy Monday, Boston☀️! Here’s this week’s Boston City Council calendar.

To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.

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A small group of six people stand in a circle in an outdoor area in a residential neighborhood, engaged in conversation. One person wears a bright yellow high-visibility uniform with a radio clipped to their chest. A woman in a navy blazer and colorful scarf stands to the left. Multi-family homes, parked cars, and an orange traffic cone are visible in the background.

A group of approximately eight people stand in a circle in an outdoor parking area surrounded by multi-story residential buildings. A woman in a navy blazer holding a folded umbrella stands on the right side of the group. A large green dumpster is visible in the foreground to the right. The sky is overcast and the trees are bare, suggesting late fall or winter

For four years, we’ve worked to fix trash issues in Mattapan. We’ve made progress—moving dumpsters and adding bins, but challenges remain. Last week, we met on-site with Public Works and management, who committed to lidded bins and more pickups. We’ll keep pushing for clean, dignified neighborhoods.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a presenter standing at a podium in a modern meeting room, gesturing toward a large screen displaying a bar chart with budget figures including $97.3 and $99.4, labeled Budget. Attendees are seated at tables in the background. A caption below the photo reads City of Boston Budget Breakfast Presentation.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a group of council members and guests posing together in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop, with a U.S. flag and a light blue flag visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch, Dassie Bheecham, and Alex Geourntas are visible on the council dais. A caption below reads Honoring Higher Ground Boston.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a larger group of council members and guests posing together in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop, with a U.S. flag and a light blue flag visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch, Dassie Bheecham, and Alex Geourntas are visible on the council dais. A caption below reads Honoring the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Below, a photo framed with a pink-purple border shows a group of council members and guests posing together in the Boston City Council chamber in front of the blue curtain backdrop, with a U.S. flag and a light blue flag visible. Name placards for Ellen Fritch, Dassie Bheecham, and Alex Geourntas are visible on the council dais. A caption below reads Honoring the New England Culinary Arts Program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. A mint green banner at the top reads Council Meeting Recap April 8, 2026 in bold purple text. A purple stamp graphic in the upper left reads Budget Season Begins. A purple arrow points to the right. Below, Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune stands at the council dais smiling, holding up a document titled FY27 Recommended Budget Summary, which shows figures of $4.9B for FY27 and $4.4B for FY27-31. Her nameplate reading Ruthzee Louijeune is visible on the dais.

Image 2: Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Four agenda items are listed inside an outlined box, each marked with a green checkbox. Kicking Off Budget Season: describes Mayor Wu presenting her proposed budget to the Boston City Council, officially launching budget season, and the Council’s responsibility to review the budget to reflect residents’ needs. Protecting SNAP & Supporting DTA Workers: describes the Council adopting a resolution to protect SNAP benefits and increase funding for Department of Transitional Assistance workers. Welcoming New England Culinary Arts Training: describes the Council welcoming NECAT for its commitment to workforce development and career pathways in the hospitality industry. Recognizing Higher Ground Boston: describes the Council honoring Higher Ground Boston for advancing education equity and addressing systemic inequity.

Graphic with a light blue background and Boston City Council seal watermark. The header reads Boston City Council Recap in bold purple and navy text. Three agenda items are listed inside an outlined box, each marked with a green checkbox. Honoring the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute: describes the Council passing a resolution recognizing April 13, 2026 as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement, honoring the Institute’s work in healing, civic participation, and violence prevention. Hearing on Curbside Food Waste Collection: describes an order filed for a hearing on Boston’s curbside food waste collection program, focused on sustainability and expanding composting access citywide. Autism Acceptance Month: describes the Council passing a resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month, affirming the City’s commitment to inclusion and support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Here’s a recap of what happened today at the Boston City Council: We kicked off budget season with the Mayor’s proposed budget, urged protection of SNAP and more funding for DTA workers, discussed curbside food waste, and recognized community organizations. Check it out 👉

Graphic displaying the Boston City Council Calendar for the week of April 6–10, with the Boston City Council seal on the upper left and a gavel icon on the upper right. The calendar is organized by weekday with committee hearings and times listed under each day. All hearings are held in the Iannella Chamber unless otherwise noted. Monday, April 6: Planning, Development, & Transportation — Docket #0178, order for a hearing to discuss dedicating the new open space at Phillips Square to Tunney Lee Plaza, 10:00 AM. Human Services — Docket #0290, order for a hearing to review and strengthen Boston’s Summer Safety and Youth Programming Plan, 2:00 PM. Tuesday, April 7: Government Operations — Docket #0325, ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, 17-22, Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers, 10:00 AM. Public Safety & Criminal Justice — Docket #0638, order for a hearing to examine the Boston Police Department’s protocols for releasing police body camera and dashboard camera footage, 2:00 PM. Wednesday, April 8: Council Meeting, 12:00 PM. Thursday, April 9: Civil Rights, Racial Equity, & Immigrant Advancement — Docket #0299, a hearing discussing the termination of federal protected status for Haitian immigrants and examining the City’s response to protect affected residents, 10:00 AM. Labor & Economic Development — Docket #0168, order for a hearing regarding reviving the Red Shirts program, 2:00 PM. Friday, April 10: Government Operations — Docket #0163, Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Real Estate Transfer Fees and Senior Property Tax Relief, 10:00 AM. A note at the bottom states this calendar is sent as a courtesy and is subject to change, and directs the public to boston.gov/public-notices for a complete and updated list of all publicly noticed Council meetings.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Happy Monday, Boston☀️! Here’s this week’s Boston City Council calendar.

To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.

A recap of me speaking about my proposal to increase tax relief for seniors. Thanks to my colleagues for their support on this important issue. Looking forward to getting this across the finish line! 💪🏿

Chag sameach ✨🍷🕊️