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Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this year’s Civic Summit theme, “We the People,” reflects the City’s continued focus on community-driven progress […]

The Council approved a grant that will strengthen public safety efforts by supporting regional strategies to prevent and reduce gang violence. • $1,073,239.34 — FY26 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative Grant awarded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will […]