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Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 2025 Legacy Business Awards, recognizing 30 businesses across 18 Boston neighborhoods. The awards ceremony will take place on June 3, providing grant support and technical assistance to the awardees, who collectively represent over 1,200 years in business.
Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the grand opening of the Pok Oi Residences, an affordable housing development in Boston's Chinatown. The project features 85 apartments that serve various income levels and includes amenities designed to combat air pollution.
Boston's 19 Kenton Road, built by Isaac Harris Cary between 1843 and 1856, represents a significant example of early Italianate architecture and investment housing in Jamaica Plain. As the area transitioned from a farming community to a streetcar suburb, the house became a historic landmark. A public hearing on its potential landmark designation will take place on June 10, 2025.
Boston's Neighborhood Soccer League invites high school students to register for the 2025 season starting May 20. This event aims to enhance community sports engagement among local youth. Participants can expect structured competition and opportunities for team building.
The Boston City Council voted 8-4 to advance a Home Rule Petition for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in local elections. Introduced by Council President Louijeune alongside Councilors Mejia and Santana, the proposal will now proceed to the Massachusetts Legislature for consideration.
The Boston City Council approved a resolution celebrating Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag Day. Council President Louijeune highlighted the contributions of the Haitian community and designated May 18th as Haitian Flag Day, a symbol of unity and liberation. The resolution encourages all residents to participate in local celebrations honoring Haiti's rich history.
The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement will launch the City of Belonging Festival on May 21 to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. The month-long festival aims to uplift and support diverse communities through various community events focused on the immigrant experience in Boston.
The Boston City Council passed an ordinance to formally establish the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), enhancing its authority in leading the city's digital transformation. This move aims to centralize technology management, improve service delivery, and ensure equitable access to digital resources for residents.
Mayor Michelle Wu co-led a coalition of over 30 cities and counties in filing an amicus brief against the Trump Administration's termination of the CHNV Parole Program, which provides humanitarian relief to immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The brief argues that ending the program would severely impact the economic vitality and public safety of affected communities. Local leaders emphasize the importance of protecting immigrant rights and the contributions they make to society.
The Boston City Council adopted a resolution urging the federal government to maintain funding for cancer research, particularly through the NIH and NCI. Proposed cuts, including a $21 billion reduction to NIH funding, threaten critical advancements and jobs in Boston's medical research sector.