Boston

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• Docket #2026-2032 · Mayor Order · Confirmed

  Message 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).

  Oct 28, 2026: The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.

• Docket #2026-2042 · Council Home Rule Petition · Agenda Ready

  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.

  Oct 28, 2026: The rules were suspended; the petition was passed.

• Docket #2026-2031 · Mayor Order · Confirmed

  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).

  Oct 28, 2026: The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.

• Docket #2026-2030 · Mayor Order · Passed

  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eight-Seven Thousand Dollars ($187,000.00) in the form of a grant, East Boston Foundation Fund II, awarded by the Massachusetts Port Authority to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund the Age Strong Commission's operations and management of the East Boston Senior Center. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Pepén).

  Oct 28, 2026: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

• Docket #2026-2051 · Council 17F Order · Passed

  Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding youth jobs. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.

  Oct 28, 2026: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

• Docket #2026-2027 · Mayor Order · Passed

  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($760,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY27 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the needs of the Boston Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team, per line item 8000-0600 of the FY27 General Appropriations Act. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

  Oct 28, 2026: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

• Docket #2026-1968 · Council Order · Passed

  Order for a Summons for Phillip Eng, General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Interim Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

  Oct 21, 2026: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

• Docket #2026-1961 · Council Home Rule Petition · Agenda Ready

  Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Stephen Maguire.

  Oct 21, 2026: The rules were suspended; the petition was passed.

• Docket #2026-1976 · Council Legislative Resolution · Passed

  Resolution recognizing November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Boston.

  Oct 21, 2026: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

• Docket #2026-1975 · Council Legislative Resolution · Passed

  Resolution declaring Election Day a holiday for City Council employees and calling upon the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to follow.

  Oct 21, 2026: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.