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Council meetingsNov 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM · City Council · Council Chambers
Oct 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM · City Council · Council Chambers
Latest from the council
All council itemsMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the appointment was confirmed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Pepén).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Marcus Alexis. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mercy Robinson as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2029. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the appointment was confirmed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Pepén).
311 in the last 30 days
By district- Requests
- 21,939
- Closed on time
- 91%
−18% vs prior 30 days
typically in 6 hours
Most asked for: illegal parking, parking enforcement, litter & debris.
The city’s budget
Budget- Operating budget, FY27
- $4.94B
- Adopted FY27–31 Capital Plan
- $4.47B
to run the city for a year
325 projects, 104 under construction or underway
Biggest capital projects in FY27
In Construction
$100M in FY27 · $11M spent through FY25 of $135M
Roadway Reconstruction and Resurfacing FY25-27
Annual Program
$43M in FY27 · $1.3M spent through FY25 of $92M
Sidewalk and Ramp Reconstruction FY25-27
Annual Program
$34M in FY27 · $4.4M spent through FY25 of $61M
Upcoming zoning hearings
All hearings88 Lambert Av
Proposed installation of a detached accessory structure consisting of a chicken coop and enclosed run located in the rear yard of a residential
22 Harvard St
Exterior renovation amendment to include rear decks and roof deck with interior access as shown on revised plans.
22 Harvard St
Exterior renovation amendment to include rear decks and roof deck with interior access as shown on revised plans.
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