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House passes $4.2 Billion Economic Development Bill
House passes $4.2 Billion Economic Development Billby John Lynds • July 20, 2022 • 0 CommentsThis week, Rep. Dan Ryan and his colleagues in the House passed a $4.2 billion Economic Development Bill that will make significant investments in Charlestown and across the state.The bill utilizes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) surplus funds, and bonds…
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My Neighborhood Representation Map
Welcome! Welcome! My Neighborhood Representation Map Search for an address to learn more about your city councilor or neighborhood liaisons. If you don’t know the address, use one of these search methods: Click the search box and type in an address or choose Use current location Click within the map Results will include information about people…
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Boston Parks Department receives more than $1.5 million in state grants | Boston.gov
BOSTON PARKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVES MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION IN STATE GRANTSThe Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) recently announced the awarding of $1,537,164 in grants from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for improvements to Boston parks and open spaces.The three grants are the result of a successful ongoing application process by the BPRD Design and Construction…
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The BPDA: Paved and Confused
The BPDA: Paved and ConfusedSnarled traffic. Sky-high rents. And entire neighborhoods that soon may be underwater. Our city planners have steamrolled over communities and failed to build a city that is livable for us all. Is there still a chance to get it right? The BPDA: Paved and Confused
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When it comes to construction, demolition is often the most dangerous part
Erecting the tons of steel and concrete and glass that go into new buildings all over Boston is rife with difficulty. Taking it all down can be even more dangerous. Two serious demolition accidents in Boston in recent weeks have left one man dead and three others injured — one recovering after being trapped amid…
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BRA Money machine keeps humming
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposed rule this week that would bar the lenders it oversees from investing in most mortgages with private transfer fee covenants. The covenants, typically inserted into a deed on the original sale of a home or condo, require a fee to be paid to a third party every…