Board of Representatives

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Public Food Safety Transparency — Inability to verify restaurant hygiene standards in real-time affects public health awareness and consumer choice.

5 public comments awaiting minutes

Routine Safety Change

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Municipal Appointments and Governance — The selection of individuals for the Board of Ethics, School Building Committee, and Urban Redevelopment Commission dictates the quality of legal oversight, school infrastructure management, and urban growth/affordable housing development.

7 public comments 10 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Long-term Digital Records Management Contract — Long-term reliance on a single vendor via an evergreen clause, bypassing future competitive bidding.

3 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Affordable Housing Funding — $3 million investment in two priority redevelopment projects.

awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Monday, April 6, 2026

The meeting featured heated debate over developer fees and a significant split vote regarding the Roxbury School labor agreement.

6 public comments 13 decisions 4 not addressed awaiting minutes

Contentious Fee Change

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Zoning and Land Use Policy — High; decisions regarding the Zoning and Planning boards dictate the long-term physical and economic landscape of the city.

13 public comments 8 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Zoning Change

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Transparency of municipal appointments — The decision affects the long-term mechanisms for how city boards and commissions are populated, impacting the diversity and perceived neutrality of city leadership.

2 public comments 2 not addressed awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Pembroke Drive ownership and maintenance — Affects the ability of residents to legally improve road safety and infrastructure through self-funded rehabilitation.

1 decision awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Roxbury School Construction Project — $130 million infrastructure project impacting local labor markets and school facilities.

27 public comments 4 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Monday, March 9, 2026

Asbestos Abatement at Boys and Girls Club — Removal of hazardous materials to ensure facility safety.

5 public comments 16 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Safety Change

Monday, March 2, 2026

Assistant Corporation Council Union Labor Settlement — Affects the long-term fiscal structure of municipal labor costs, with 60% of the budget tied to union contracts.

3 public comments 9 decisions 3 not addressed awaiting minutes

Routine Budget Cut