As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,let’s come together as a city & nation to his ideals of peace, love & justice. As Dr.King often reminded us, “the time is always right to do what is right.”We are stronger together as we strive for social & economic justice!
My staff & I were onsite at an extensive power outage along A St & Fort Point in South Boston. @eversource.bsky.social informed me a breaker failure impacted 689 customers. Underground troubleshooters & Supervisor were en route. Right now, an estimated time of restoration for 2pm. #bospoli
Extensive power outage currently in #FortPoint.. one neighbor was stuck in the elevator at 21 Wormwood.. Thanks #BostonFire for the quick response and for Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social for checking on the well being of our neighbors 🙏
Please see my full statement below on the Boston School Committee's Vote to Reform Boston Public Schools (BPS) Exam School Admission Policy. #bospoli
Marley Flynn here reminding you polls are open until 8pm. Make a plan to vote and make your voice (or bark) heard!
On this Labor Day, we celebrate the American Labor movement and the American worker for what they do everyday. We will always stand in solidarity with working families across MA and the nation, fighting for social and economic justice. Honored to attend this morning’s Labor Day Parade in Boston!
DEADLINE TODAY: There is (1) income restricted studio apartment at 80% AMI for $345,000 at 735 Harrison Ave. Please follow the link for details regarding eligibility criteria: shorturl.at/2ra40 #bospoli
Congratulations to Jacque’s Cabaret on receiving the Legacy Business Award! As the oldest gay bar in Boston, you’ve been a cornerstone of strength & inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community. TY for providing a safe space even when acceptance was not always guaranteed. #bospoli
Please note: @boston.gov has declared a heat emergency starting June 22-June 24. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90’s. Cooling centers will be open at @bcyf.boston.gov 9am to 5pm. See full list of centers, resources & heat safety tips at boston.gov/heat. #bospoli
Happy Father’s Day to my father and to all fathers. I learned a lot from my father and my grandfathers about the importance of family and working hard. We also remember and honor those fathers who are not with us, but their example, lessons, and love remain.
On flag day, neighbors remembered our commonality as Americans to honor the memory of US Navy Petty Officer Tim “Doc” Cook & raise awareness on PTSD. The foundation provides scholarships to youth for demonstrating knowledge on impacts to veterans, Gold Star & military families.
Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army. Today we honor the legacy, courage, strength and unwavering service of the U.S. Army and all those that served. We are forever grateful for your heroic service and sacrifice to our nation.
Honored to attend the Boston Police Relief Association’s Memorial Day Service. We came together to pray & remember the lives & service of members of the Boston Police Department who passed away this year & for all departed police officers & their families. We will always honor their heroic service!
Please see @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social hearing calendar for this week. Residents who would like to testify in-person or virtually, please contact central staff via email at public notices here: boston.gov/public-notices. Residents can watch the livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. #bospoli
Honored to attend the Memorial Day ceremony this morning at Dorchester’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Let us come together as a city and country to honor the supreme sacrifice made by our fallen heroes and to always honor and respect the sacrifice and courage of Gold Star Families.
Honored to join South Boston neighbors for this morning’s Memorial Day ceremony at Medal of Honor Park sponsored by Fitzgerald Post 561. On this solemn day, we honor, remember, & respect our nation’s war dead. We must also respect & honor the courage, strength & sacrifice of our Gold Star Families.
It was an honor to attend today’s beautiful & moving Memorial Day ceremony with the MA Fallen Heroes at the South Boston Waterfront. On this solemn day, we stop as a nation-united in our shared values-to honor, remember, pray & respect our country’s war dead.
Kristen & I were honored to join Friends of the Eliot School & city staff for the Eliot School Annual Gala on Friday night. It was wonderful to celebrate a fantastic year of learning, connect w/ parents & teachers and support important programs & resources for our youth. #bospoli
Please see @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social hearing calendar for this week. Residents who would like to testify in-person or virtually, please contact central staff via email at public notices here: boston.gov/public-notices. Residents can watch the livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. #bospoli
Happy Mother’s Day to my mother and all mothers on this special day. Thank you for all you do not just today, but everyday of the year. Some of us won’t be able to see our mothers today, for different reasons. But we love and honor them just the same.
REMINDER TODAY @ 10AM: Hearing to discuss expanding urban tree canopy in District 2. Trees are critical to quality of life. D2 has lower coverage than city average of 27% (Chinatown 7%, South Boston 8%). To provide in-person & virtual testimony: email Shane.Pac@boston.gov. #bospoli
This Friday @ 10AM: Hearing to discuss expanding urban tree canopy in District 2. Trees are critical to quality of life. D2 has lower coverage than city average of 27% (Chinatown 7%, South Boston 8%). To provide in-person & virtual testimony: email Shane.Pac@boston.gov. #bospoli
This Friday @ 10AM: Hearing to discuss expanding urban tree canopy in District 2. Trees are critical to quality of life. D2 has lower coverage than city average of 27% (Chinatown 7%, South Boston 8%). To provide in-person & virtual testimony: email Shane.Pac@boston.gov. #bospoli
Please see @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social hearing calendar for this week. Residents can testify in person or watch the livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. To participate virtually, contact central staff via email at public notices here: boston.gov/public-notices. #bospoli
I was honored to attend Remembering Black April - 50 Years of the Vietnamese Diaspora on Saturday at Boston College High School. We remember and honor the South Vietnamese military and civilians and U.S. military personnel who fought for freedom, democracy and human rights. #bospoli
At today’s @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social Ways and Means Committee, chaired by @brianworrell.bsky.social, we discussed Downtown Boston. I will continue to work with city and state officials, Boston Police and community partners on public safety challenges and quality of life issues. #bospoli
It was wonderful to join colleagues in government for the 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston on Sunday. We celebrated the contributions and sacrifices made by Greek and Greek-Americans to our city and county. #bospoli
Honored to join @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social colleagues for the annual Boston Firefighter Retirement Dinner on Friday. Congratulations to the 41 firefighters & Local 718 members for their well-earned retirement! TY to you & your families for your combined 1273 years of service to our city.
Please note: YouthBuild Boston’s Buildfest is happening Thur, 5/15 from 8-10am at the Carpenter's Training Center, 750 Dorchester Ave. Learn about the work Youthbuild Boston is doing to support diversity in Greater Boston's building trades. Register here: shorturl.at/zSmtC #bospoli
It was wonderful to see so many South Boston families enjoying an Easter Egg Hunt at Fort Independence (Castle Island) on Saturday. Thank you to the sponsors and community partners for making this day possible!
