About half the City Council, and the number appears to be rising, want Mayor Joe Ganim’s campaign for governor to reimburse the city for police
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Newton Seeks Restoration Of City Council Power To Approve Tax Breaks
By a 10-8 vote in October the City Council approved new tax-break guidelines for developers while eliminating the legislative body’s future approval on such deals. Here’s how
Read moreAidee Nieves Becomes First Latina City Council President
UPDATE: see council committee assignments here. Aidee Nieves, a member of the Democratic Town Committee, was elected Monday night as the City Council’s first Latina president.
Read moreLogjam For City Council President
The race for City Council president is one gigantic swirl with veterans and young insurgents taking a look at the city’s top legislative spot to
Read moreNewton: Hold Off On City Council Presidency Election Until Everyone Seated
As a court battle plays out to determine the Democratic candidates in the City Council’s 133rd District, maneuvering is underway to select a new legislative
Read more‘I Swear, I Swear, I Swear’ (Fingers Crossed)
It’s a fitting OIB moment when city officials raise their hands and swear at the street address named ‘Lyon’ Terrace. Make me no promises, I
Read moreOfficer ‘Feared For Safety’
From CT Post reporters Dan Tepfer and Michael P. Mayko: A female police officer, under fire after a video was made public showing her repeatedly
Read moreWhy The City Council President Matters, Maneuvering Underway Among Growing List Of Candidates
We’re not done yet. On Tuesday a court-ordered Democratic primary for City Council will take place in the North End 133rd District, followed by a
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