Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Just a Few Tweaks
What sounds better in a resume? “Secretary of Labor” or “Labor Secretary?”
Run Marty, Run?
The Massachusetts housing market, distorted by a chronic shortage of homes, condominiums and apartments and plagued by ever-more-obscene prices and rents, needs a new champion. Marty Walsh could be the one.
On Guv Bid, Walsh Deflects to Work at Labor Department
If former Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is interested in running for governor of Massachusetts next year, he gave no indication of it when asked about the race Friday morning during a national radio appearance.
Whoever Wins, Boston’s Building Boom Won’t Stay
Whoever happens to win the mayoral race this fall, there’s really no place to go from here but down, at least when it comes to the sheer volume of construction.
Janey Becomes First Woman, Person of Color to Be Boston Mayor
Boston has a new mayor in Kim Janey, who became the city’s first female and first person of color to take the office Monday.
Boston Takes Modified Approach to Reopening
As most of Massachusetts shifts into Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan today, Boston will adopt a modified version with lower caps on most indoor and outdoor events, Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday.
Boston Outdoor Dining Returns March 22
The start of Boston’s outdoor dining program has been moved up from April 1 to March 22 due to the forecast for seasonable weather, Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: A Few Parting Gifts
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh isn’t wasting his last days in office.
Industry Group Urges Caution on Boston Development Fees
Commercial real estate trade group NAIOP-MA is urging Boston officials to be cautious as they weigh a proposal to nearly double development fees.
Walsh Pitches Big Increase in Development Fees
Just weeks from his likely departure from Boston, Mayor Marty Walsh is asking city officials to use their brand-new powers to boost developers’ affordable housing taxes by 42 percent.
Boston Launches Rental Voucher Program
The city of Boston plans to spend $2.5 million this year to start a rental voucher program Mayor Marty Walsh first proposed in last year’s State of the City address.
Walsh Reopens Theaters and Gyms as COVID Infections Drop
Satisfied that the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases is safely behind the city, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced gyms, movie theaters and other venues closed in December will be able to reopen Feb. 1.
Boston’s Next Mayor Must Deliver Homes for All
A fundamental tension between outdated institutions that deliver progress on housing and the need for fundamental reform necessary for a more equitable future will underlie this race.
State Extends COVID Restrictions, UK Strain Found in CT
Massachusetts is extending by two weeks tightened restrictions on gatherings, including a 25 percent capacity limit for many businesses.
Boston Extends COVID Business Restrictions
Boston is extending coronavirus restrictions on museums, movie theaters, gyms and other businesses for another three weeks – until Jan. 27.
Outdoor Dining to Return to Boston in 2021
Outdoor dining will resume in Boston by April 1, 2021, and City Hall is already accepting applications from restaurants that want to be able to serve diners outdoors
Frustrated Walsh Gives Voice to ‘Shutting Things Down’ Again
Boston stands at a crucial inflection point in the pandemic’s latest surge, and the arc of case growth over the next few days could determine whether city leaders reinstate a near-total shutdown, Mayor Marty Walsh warned Thursday.
Walsh Doesn’ t Rule Out Second Shutdown
Mayor Marty Walsh didn’t rule out shutting down Boston restaurants and other businesses again if the number of coronavirus cases reported in the city continues to rise.
Walsh: Restrictions Preferable to ‘Far Worse Situation’
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday voiced support for Gov. Charlie Baker’s new round of pandemic-related orders and restrictions, cautioning of a “far worse situation” in the weeks or months ahead if spread of the contagious coronavirus is not curbed.
Wu Makes Mayoral Run Official
Boston at-large City Councilor Michelle Wu formally launched her campaign for mayor Tuesday morning with a two-minute campaign video that suggests real estate development will feature heavily in her pitch to voters.
