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  1. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Burton Malkofsky as a renewal constable authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of his bond for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($668,500.00) in the form of a grant, the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant would fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report by the Office of the Veteran Advocate.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1515, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Giovanny Valencia, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1518, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1520, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jeanne Pinado, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1516, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Katie Whewell, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1523, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Walsh, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  11. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1524, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of William Masterson, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  12. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1522, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Carla Monteiro, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  13. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1521, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Collins, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  14. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1517, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alan E. Langham, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  15. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1519, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Shamaiah Turner, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  16. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement, to which was referred on September 23, 2026, Docket #1774, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the form of a grant, MOIA Mayors Migration Council, awarded by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to be administered by the Department of Immigrant Advancement. The grant would fund support for city-led programs that advance relief, inclusion, and opportunity for underserved communities in Boston through the Global Cities Fund, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on October 7, 2026, Docket #1883, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,250,220.00) in the form of a grant, Boston MPO Surplus FY26 Community Connections Grant Program, awarded by the MA Metropolitan Area Planning Council to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant would fund support for new e-bikes and spare batteries for the bikeshare system, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to review prevention and response to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct in Boston Public Schools.
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts.
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance Establishing a "Bad Landlords List" and Extending Rental Property Code Enforcement Against Chronic Offenders and Scofflaws.
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  24. Agenda Ready
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Stephen Maguire.
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  25. Agenda Ready
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Haji-Mohamed Bayour.
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  26. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the recent verdict in the civil lawsuit against the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.
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  28. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine the central booking agreement between the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.
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  31. Agenda Ready
    Council Order

    Order for a Summons for Phillip Eng, General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Interim Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.
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  33. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging the United States Postal Service to secure a new location for the Fields Corner Post Office.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of designating the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse.
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  39. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution declaring Election Day a holiday for City Council employees and calling upon the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to follow.
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing community members and supporters of Nouvel Horizon.
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  55. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Nigerian Independence 2026.
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  56. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Rutshelle Guillaume.
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  57. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Pathfinder's Club of Temple Salem.
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  59. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing David Goldsztajn Farelo as a 2026 Pilares de la Hispanidad Award Recipient.
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  62. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant Craig Crowley.
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  63. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Kathleen Joyce.
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  65. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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  66. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Brookline Lunch.
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  67. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing One Nation Diversity.
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  68. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing June Weinberg.
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  69. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bova's Bakery.
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  70. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Boston Chapter of Gold Star Wives of America.
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  71. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Harrison Clark.
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  72. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Crite Park.
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  73. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Allen Francis Knight.
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  74. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Edwidge Danticat.
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  76. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Marc Joseph.
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  77. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary and naming October 16, 2026 as "Boston Lyric Opera Day" in the City of Boston.
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  78. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Dr. Lee Pelton.
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  86. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing October 17, 2026 as Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to review prevention and response to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct in Boston Public Schools.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts.
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1515, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Giovanny Valencia, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  2. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1516, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Katie Whewell, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  3. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1517, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alan E. Langham, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  4. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1518, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  5. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1519, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Shamaiah Turner, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  6. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1520, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jeanne Pinado, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  7. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1521, message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Collins, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  8. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1522, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Carla Monteiro, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  9. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1523, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Walsh, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
    Attachments

  10. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1524, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of William Masterson, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be confirmed.
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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review discrepancies between market value and tax assessed value for residential properties in the City of Boston and to evaluate the City's tax assessment practices.
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  1. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance to Require Quarterly Revenue Reports to be Provided to the City Council.
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of designating the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse.

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution declaring Election Day a holiday for City Council employees and calling upon the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to follow.

    Attachments

  7. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

    Attachments

  15. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Dr. Lee Pelton.

    Attachments

  16. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Crite Park.

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  17. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Harrison Clark.

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  18. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Boston Chapter of Gold Star Wives of America.

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  19. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bova's Bakery.

    Attachments

  20. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing June Weinberg.

    Attachments

  21. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing One Nation Diversity.

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Brookline Lunch.

    Attachments

  23. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

    Attachments

  25. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary and naming October 16, 2026 as "Boston Lyric Opera Day" in the City of Boston.

    Attachments

  26. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing David Goldsztajn Farelo as a 2026 Pilares de la Hispanidad Award Recipient.

    Attachments

  29. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing October 17, 2026 as Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day.

    Attachments

  30. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Marc Joseph.

    Attachments

  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Edwidge Danticat.

    Attachments

  32. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Allen Francis Knight.

    Attachments

  34. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Kathleen Joyce.

    Attachments

  35. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant Craig Crowley.

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  39. Agenda Ready
    Council Order

    Order for a Summons for Phillip Eng, General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Interim Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

    Attachments

  41. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine the central booking agreement between the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.

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  42. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the recent verdict in the civil lawsuit against the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

    Attachments

  43. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System.

    Attachments

  44. Agenda Ready
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Haji-Mohamed Bayour.

    Attachments

  47. Agenda Ready
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance Establishing a "Bad Landlords List" and Extending Rental Property Code Enforcement Against Chronic Offenders and Scofflaws.

    Attachments

  49. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report by the Office of the Veteran Advocate.

    Attachments

  50. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Burton Malkofsky as a renewal constable authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of his bond for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.

    Attachments

  51. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($668,500.00) in the form of a grant, the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant would fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment.

    Attachments