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The Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity is holding a free City-Wide Youth Jobs & Resource Fair on Sat, 3/29 from 11am-3pm @ Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center for ages 14-24. Connect w/ employers, application assistance, onsite job placement, & career development workshops. #bospoli

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Great to join @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social colleagues, fellow City of Boston employees & the Dominican community throughout MA for the annual Dominican Republic flag raising ceremony! We celebrated & honored the contributions & sacrifices of the Dominican community to our city & nation. #bospoli

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I wrote to Mayor Wu & BPD Commissioner Cox re need for city oversight w/ TNCs (Uber/Lyft). TNCs should register w/ Boston Police, drivers should submit fingerprint & subject to background check like NYC, and similar oversight provided like the BPD hackney unit w/ taxis. #bospoli

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Someone facing a serious medical condition, a long time and dedicated @bpl.boston.gov employee and a wonderful person, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity!

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My parents were honored to attend the 5th Annual Boston Lunar New Year Rolling Parade @ the Chinatown Gate hosted by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance. We acknowledged the contributions of AAPI leaders in building our nation & celebrated Lunar New Year w/ friends &family in Chinatown. #bospoli

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Hey Neighbors! You are invited to 2/25 Gathering featuring our District 2 City Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social, SPARKBoston @communityengagement.boston.gov ONS Rep Lydia Polaski plus #SallysaPizza is coming to #FortPoint … Zoom in at 6pm. Details & to register at Fortpointboston.com

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Honored to recognize Uchenna Obinabo-Mabazza from the Wang YMCA at @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth Celebration. TY Uchenna & the Honorees for your selfless commitment to our community. We honor the incredible contributions of Black Americans to our city & country. #bospoli

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TONIGHT @ 6pm at City Hall: Holding in-person hearing @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social regarding the @boston.gov FY26 budget, including the Boston Public Schools (BPS) FY26 budget. Contact [email protected] to participate in-person, virtually, or send comments. #bospoli

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Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year as we welcome the Year of the Snake! May this year bring wisdom, strength, and success to you and your loved ones.

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Critical to do our due diligence w/ longstanding practice of a hearing w/ grants $100,000+. $14.4 million is a lot of money to distribute & we need to engage both administration & city residents to ensure funds for city streets prioritize traffic-calming infrastructure & pedestrian safety. #bospoli

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Critical to do our due diligence w/ longstanding practice of a hearing w/ grants $100,000+. $14.4 million is a lot of money to distribute & we need to engage both administration & city residents to ensure funds for city streets prioritize traffic-calming infrastructure & pedestrian safety. #bospoli

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It was wonderful to join residents of Chinatown for the Lunar New Year banquet sponsored by the Gee How Oak Tin Association at Empire Garden Restaurant on Saturday! We also celebrated the significant contributions of the Chinese community to our city and nation.

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Honored to join friends & colleagues in gov't to celebrate the flag raising @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social for Black History Month. BHM reminds us that equality is crucial for a just society. We recognize outstanding contributions of African American neighbors to our city & nation. #bospoli

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I was honored to celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday with the Josiah Quincy Upper School community and many throughout Boston’s Chinese community as well. Boston works best when we work together!

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It was an honor to attend the Newton Chinese Language School’s 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration last night. I had the privilege to present a @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social citation to the school in recognition of their diversity training and language teaching throughout Greater Boston.

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I encourage neighbors to file an abatement if they believe their property is overvalued for current fiscal year. Assessing has 3 months to review. Download Personal application form & mail postmarked by 2/3. Residents can apply in person @ City Hall room 301. Info below. #bospoli shorturl.at/zoHoC

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FRIDAY: 1/31, 11:00am. @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social will hold a hearing on nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in city government, including the city council. NDAs have no business in any city department, including the city council and the mayor’s office. The public has a right to know! #bospoli

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Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year as we welcome the Year of the Snake! May this year bring wisdom, strength, and success to you and your loved ones.

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Kristen and I were honored to attend the 36th Annual Tết in Boston Festival at the Flynn Cruiseport on Saturday. Thank you to the Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts for bringing us together and celebrating the beautiful Vietnamese culture. Boston works best when we work together!

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As we brace for the upcoming winter storm this week, let’s be good neighbors. Check on our seniors & those with disabilities, and make sure businesses & residents clear paths to ensure accessibility. If you see unshoveled sidewalks, report to 311. #bospoli

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TONIGHT 6-7:30PM: The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual Neighborhood Housing meeting on the new zoning initiative. Initiative seeks to change the process for ADU zoning. Zoom: shorturl.at/sHcTa. Take neighborhood housing priority survey: shorturl.at/evrso #bospoli

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I was honored to join colleagues in government and the Boston Latinx Employee Resource Group for today’s Three Kings Day celebration at City Hall. I especially enjoyed learning about this significant holiday from Boston residents and city employees. Boston works best when we work together!

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It was wonderful to visit @portersqbooks.bsky.social this afternoon in the SB Waterfront (Seaport). This bookstore is a welcoming space to gather with your neighbors, linger over books, read with your kids, chat with booksellers and feel a part of your community.

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It was wonderful to attend Boston Freedom’s Eve celebration this afternoon in Hyde Park. Sponsored by Boston People’s Reparations Commission, I had the opportunity to participate in the reading of The Emancipation Proclamation. Boston works best when we listen to one another!

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As we end 2024, I respectfully ask you to make a small donation (to my campaign) to help me provide critical leadership in Boston. Note: I spend a lot of these funds on many citywide nonprofits and helping our neighbors in need. Thank you! secure.actblue.com/donate/frien...

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Wishing a happy holiday season to you & yours. As 2024 closes, please find my Annual End of Year Report to see my work on public and pedestrian safety, standing up for working families, and quality of life issues: conta.cc/3Duik0K #bospoli

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Please note: Boston Public Works picks up Christmas trees the first 2 weeks of January to be shredded for compost. Tree collection corresponds w/ your recycling day. If you have 2 recycling days, trees will be picked up the first day. Place trees on the curb by 6am w/ no ornaments/lights. #bospoli

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Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! May the principles of unity, self-determination, and collective work bring peace and prosperity to all. #bospoli

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I was honored to attend this afternoon’s 41st annual Menorah lighting on Boston Common. During this Festival of Lights, I wish our Jewish friends and neighbors Happy Hanukkah and many blessings. Let’s come together and be part of the light by sharing love, peace and happiness. Chag Sameach!

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It was wonderful to join volunteers this morning at St. Monica Church for the annual Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelly Christmas Dinner for seniors and families in need. Christmas is a special season of peace that brings us together as a community.

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Please note it is critical for residents & businesses to clear snow off sidewalks & curb ramps & leave accesible path for all neighbors, esp our seniors, persons w/ disabilities & young families. Report violations to 311 & ISD code enforcement. www.boston.gov/departments/... #bospoli

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Please note there are 47 income-restricted homeownership opportunities at 599-R Columbus Ave in South End @ 100% AMI. See eligibility below. Apply by Sun, Dec 29. To submit application, visit: shorturl.at/vKCHQ #bospoli

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Thank you Nan Fung Life Sciences for hosting this afternoon’s Holiday Celebration for South Boston youth affiliated with the Condon Community Center. We had a wonderful time and are grateful to this company and its employees for giving back to their community!

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The Holistic Health Access Initiative (HHIA) offers FREE transportation for Boston residents 60+ for doctor’s appointments, groceries, etc. Eligibility: -60+ -Up to 6 rides To book via Lyft, contact Age Strong for code or call the Age Strong Shuttle (617-635-3000) #bospoli

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Honored to attend the Army - Navy 4th Annual Flag Football Game on Saturday in Charlestown. Thank you Boston Veterans Services Commissioner Santiago for bringing us together. It was a wonderful opportunity to thank our soldiers and sailors and military families for their service to our nation!

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Great to attend yesterday’s Holiday Celebration and Christmas Party hosted by Wang YMCA. The celebration featured holiday music, Santa, games, festive food and drinks, and a chance to connect with fellow community members. @erinforboston.bsky.social

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It was great to start the weekend as a guest on the MAMLEO sponsored radio show with host Larry Ellison. We discussed public safety challenges and quality of life issues in Boston and all its neighborhoods! #bospoli

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Note: ABCD Boston offers fuel assistance from 11/1-4/30. Available to all qualified homeowners and renters even if you live in non-subsidized housing w/ heat included in rent. Gross family income must be <60% MMI. Eligibility below. Apply here: toapply.org/MassHEAP #bospoli

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Thank you to the Condon Community Center Council for sponsoring yesterday’s Christmas Party at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. It was great to join colleagues in gov’t, Boston Police C-6 team and SB neighbors for a wonderful lunch & celebration. I’m honored to represent this neighborhood!

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Please note: The Boston Inspectional Services Department addresses heat-related complaints. If you are a tenant, landlords must provide a heating system that can heat to at least 68 degrees during the day & 64 degrees at night from 9/15-6/15. File heat-related complaints here: shorturl.at/OKqNQ

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Yesterday, I had an informative meeting with residents from the South Boston Waterfront. Thank you to the Seaport Neighborhood Association for bringing us together to discuss pedestrian safety and traffic enforcement issues. Residents advocated for a larger police presence in the neighborhood.

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TONIGHT: There is a public meeting to discuss upcoming Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study with Boston Planning and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 6:00-7:30pm. The study will develop potential strategies to manage long term flood risk. Zoom link here: shorturl.at/EIXck #bospoli

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On Saturday morning, Kristen and I had so much fun watching the runners at the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run! It is wonderful when communities can come together around the holidays to celebrate and be together.

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

We had a wonderful time at the Christmas Fair sponsored by parishioners at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. We enjoyed listening and talking with South End neighbors and constituents about this welcoming and historic parish community and do some Christmas shopping at the same time!

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

It was great to end the day on Saturday with South End residents and city officials at the annual tree lighting ceremony with Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association. I am honored to represent the diverse and welcoming South End neighborhood! #bospoli

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It was wonderful to attend Saturday’s Polish American Citizens Club Boston Christmas party. TY to this dedicated civic organization for your commitment to the Polish Triangle neighborhood. We also celebrated the contributions and sacrifices made by Polish and Polish-Americans to our city and nation!

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REMINDER FOR TONIGHT: BERDO Review Board will be hosting a virtual public meeting today, December 9th from 4:30-6:30pm for renters in multifamily buildings (15+ units) that are subject to BERDO. View agenda here: shorturl.at/l8BwJ. Zoom link here: shorturl.at/Aduap.

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Please see the Boston City Council hearing calendar for this week. Residents can tune in to our hearings and watch the livestream at boston.gov/city-council.... To view the public notices of the Council Hearings, please visit: boston.gov/public-notices. #bospoli

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