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
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Newton: 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 moreThe Battle For The North End
When did Facebook start reading like an OIB thread? When it comes to city politics, anyway. A number of OIB readers and posters got into
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
Read moreConcert Amphitheater Approved; McCarthy, Holloway Bid Farewell
On an emotional night for City Council President Tom McCarthy, who bid farewell to his peers after 16 years on the legislative body, the past
Read moreThe City Council’s Chief Thode Intervention–Semantics Of ‘Appointment’ Versus ‘Contract’
When the City Council’s Contracts Committee went into caucus Wednesday night to discuss the contract terms for Fire Chief Richard Thode the chief made one
Read moreCouncil Committee Approves Concert Amphitheater At Harbor Yard
Update: see contract here. The City Council’s Contracts Committee in a 4-1 vote Wednesday night approved a facility development and operating agreement that allows sports
Read moreHow The City Council Voted On New Tax Abatement Guidelines
Monday night by a 10-8 vote the City Council approved new tax-break guidelines for developers while eliminating the legislative body’s future approval on such deals. Here’s how
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