Charlestown's district councilor is concerned about trash spilling into city neighborhoods and being disturbed by rodents. He's sponsoring a hearing this Thursday on the matter.
The council also took steps to reduce the number of injuries and deaths among young athletes with a proposed ordinance.
Though some councilors represent only one district and others the whole city, they all share responsibilities.
A hearing will be held to determine what agencies are responsible for clearing bus stops and other public ways.
Making students stay in school for an additional two years would allow teachers and counselors to reach out to those at risk of dropping out, the council said.
Councilors want to tell Congress that cuts to reduce the deficit will hurt Social Security, Medicare and other programs.
Officials with Boston Public Schools are looking for a vendor that could bring single-stream recycling to the district this year.
The City Council says Boston could save hundreds of thousands of dollars by not sending city employees paper copies of their direct deposit paychecks.
The council wants to form a civilian commission that would work on making cabs more available to pedestrians and increase income for drivers.
Pamela Wechsler, a Tufts grad, will join Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone's office as an Assistant District Attorney.
The City Council discussed Wal-Mart's possible move to Boston and ways the city might help establish a store that supports sustainable growth and livable wages.
Six of the seven City Council candidates discussed steps they would take to improve Boston in a Ward 5 Democratic Committee Forum in the Back Bay.
Economics and residential development, Segways, top this week's City Council meeting.
Report indicates aging trains at fault and will cost $1 billion to replace.
Mayor Menino said the playground on Cook Street would be renovated under his proposed budget for FY2012.
State and municipal leaders of Boston joined forces today at State House lounge.
Two Boston City Councilors want to raise the dropout age from 16 to 18 in the city.
Residents turned out for free coffee, free donuts, free flowers and a chance for a one-on-one with Mayor Menino.
The neighborhood's link to the mayor's office said he plans to resign sometime next month.
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council Tuesday night voted to approve the city's proposal to bring bike lanes back to the neighborhood, though some members still expressed concerns.
All neighborhoods of Boston to share 600 bicycles through 61 bike stations, with hopes of expanding it to Brookline, Somerville and Cambridge.
The mayor's budget proposal would officially remove the Harvard-Kent as a community center site, but programming there may not change.
The cost of health premiums for city employees comprises 13 percent of the $2.4 billion budget.
Peter Meade, CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, will lead the planning and development agency.
Street sweeping has begun in business districts and along major arteries.
The mayor has appointed Emily Shea in the new role starting in April.
Congress and President Obama plan to halve funding for community services agencies like the Kennedy Center.
Pressley: "Contrary to the opinion of some, I am not advocating for a sexual health education curriculum that teaches young people how to have sex. Our young people already know how to have sex."