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What is moving inside Boston government: the matters before the City Council, where the city is planning to spend capital dollars, the public meetings on the calendar, and the coverage that ties it together. Grounded in the public record.
Legislative agenda
Matters before the Council
| File | Title | Type | Status | Body | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-0985 | Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding environmental impact, transportation planning, and resiliency considerations associated with Franklin Park and the White Stadium project, Docket #0699, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026. | Mayor Order | Filed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-0984 | Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding White Stadium, Docket #0637 passed by the City Council on March 25, 2026. | Mayor Order | Filed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1003 | Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Article 80 large project review and small project review denials at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) due to parking relief. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). | Council 17F Order | Passed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-0983 | Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding MWBE participation, local business inclusion, workforce impact, and procurement practices associated with the White Stadium project, Docket #0700, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026. | Mayor Order | Filed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1009 | Resolution in support of the Ride Safe Act. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). | Council Legislative Resolution | Passed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-0978 | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Roche Youth & Senior Programs, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed. | Mayor Order | Passed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-0969 | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars ($12,573,604.00) in the form of a grant, 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The grant would fund support to the safety and security needs of our Massachusetts state and local entities directly involved with providing services for the Boston 2026 World Cup event. | Mayor Order | Referred | Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1005 | Resolution calling for a temporary pause on vertical construction activities at White Stadium pending adjudication by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Councilor Worrell offered to incorporate his comments on the floor as part of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. Recess. All in favor. | Council Legislative Resolution | Referred | Committee on Labor and Economic Development | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1024 | Resolution recognizing The Learning Project Elementary School. | Consent Agenda Resolution | Agenda Ready | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1026 | Resolution recognizing local caretakers and families of the Netherlands American Cemetery. | Consent Agenda Resolution | Agenda Ready | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1002 | Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding employment contracts for various Commissioners in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). | Council 17F Order | Passed | City Council | May 11, 2026 |
| 2026-1028 | Resolution in memory of Juan Carlos Melara. | Consent Agenda Resolution | Agenda Ready | City Council | May 9, 2026 |
Following the money
Capital spending
$665.0M
Implementation of Long-Term Facilities Plan at Several Schools
Boston Public Schools· construction
$157.0M
Roadway Reconstruction and Resurfacing 2028-30
Public Works Department· planning
$136.0M
Sidewalk and Ramp Reconstruction 2028-30
Public Works Department· planning
$124.4M
White Stadium Renovation
Boston Public Schools· construction
$108.7M
Long Island Bridge
Public Works Department· design
$93.9M
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Design
Boston Public Schools· planning
$91.7M
City Hall HVAC
Property Management Department· construction
$90.7M
Roadway Reconstruction and Resurfacing FY25-27
Public Works Department· planning
$88.6M
BCYF North End Community Center
Boston Centers for Youth and Families· construction
$75.0M
Coastal Resilience Reserve
Environment Department· planning
On the calendar
Public meetings
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City Hallmeeting recap
Mayor Sends White Stadium Information to City Council Under Section 17F
Mayor Order 2026-0984, transmitting details about White Stadium under the city charter's 17F provision, was filed with the Boston City Council on May 11.
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Mayor Sends Environmental Impact Information to Boston City Council Under Section 17F
Mayor Order 2026-0985 transmits environmental impact information to the City Council, where it has been filed as of May 11, 2026.
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City Council Passes Order Seeking Employment Contract Information Under Section 17F
Order 2026-1002, filed under the Council's Section 17F oversight authority, passed Monday. It requests details on employment contracts from city administration.
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Boston City Council Refers Mayor's Grant Acceptance Order to Public Safety Committee
Mayor Order 2026-0969, authorizing acceptance and expenditure of $12,000, has been referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.
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City Council to Vote on Resolution Honoring The Learning Project Elementary School
Resolution 2026-1024 is on the May 11 consent agenda at Boston City Hall, recognizing the Downtown elementary school.
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City Council Passes Order Seeking Information on Downtown Large Project Under Article 80
Order 2026-1003 directs the administration to provide information about an Article 80 large project review in the Downtown neighborhood.
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City Council Refers Resolution Seeking Pause on Vertical Construction at White Stadium
Resolution 2026-1005 calls for a temporary halt to vertical construction at White Stadium and has been sent to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development.
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Boston City Council Passes Resolution Supporting the Ride Safe Act
Councilors Flynn and Culpepper led the motion on Resolution 2026-1009, which cleared the full Council on May 11, 2026.
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