Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Did Mayor Thomas Menino's speech hit the mark? Do you think the speech's tone signals his intent to run for another term?
Mayor Thomas Menino delivered an optimistic and ambitious state of the city address Tuesday night, offering broad outlines for improving schools, achieving py equity for women and workforce development through partnerships between MIT, Harvard University and city community centers. What did you think of the speech? Did the Mayor address your concerns? Do you think the themes presented offer a blueprint for the city's future, or was it too broad and general? And don't forget your crystal ball: Many political observers hoped Menino would give some sign about his future plans. Given the speech (which you can watch on the city website), do you think the mayor laid out his platform for another term, or was it his valedictory after 20 years in …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Mayor Thomas Menino offered several broad outlines for the coming year.
An aggressive approach to school improvement and pay equity for Boston’s women were two pillars of Mayor Thomas Menino’s 2013 State of the City address. “Our progress is real, our future is bright. The state of our city is striking, sound and strong,” he said. Walking slowly with a cane and with a chair positioned behind his lectern, Menino told the assembled crowd his administration would push to convert more than 1 million square feet of city property into affordable housing for families. Menino was met by a thunderous and sustained ovation as Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” played during his entrance and he tried, in vain, to start the speech on time. “You don’t want to hear my words of wisdom, do you?” joked Menino as the cheering …
The speech is expected to cover an 'aggressive agenda,' including a plan to sell tons of city property for middle-income housing.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will deliver his 20th “State of the City” address tonight, speaking to an anticipated crowd of around 800 people during the 7:30 p.m. event at Faneuil Hall. As part of the speech, Menino is expected to announce plans to sell more than 1 million sq. ft. of city-owned property for development of middle-income homes, the Boston Herald reported. Officials hope the housing plan, called the “Middle Income Housing Initiative,” will raise $550,000 annually in new property taxes, with the construction of between 200 and 300 single- and two-family homes. City-owned properties, including undeveloped land and areas containing abandoned homes, will be sold at lower prices as part of the plan, which is expected to roll out …
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
City to seek public input on localizing public schools.
A proposal laid out by Mayor Thomas Menino in Tuesday’s State of the City address could lead to fewer students from outside of Charlestown attending schools within the town, but will likely have little direct impact on enrollment at Charlestown High School. Matt Wilder, a spokesman for Boston Public Schools, said that high school enrollment within Boston is expected to remain city-wide while the mayor and superintendent plan to localize middle and elementary school registrations. Menino’s Adrress During his address, Menino said, the city’s student assignment process, which “ships our kids to schools across our city” stands in the way of Boston further improving its educational institutions. “Pick any street,” Menino said. “A dozen children…
Mayor Menino delivers his 14th State of the City address.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The following is Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino's State of the City address in its entireity. For more on the address, see this press release from the mayor's office. Subheads were added by the editor for scanning purposes. Senator Brown, United States Attorney Ortiz, Governor Patrick, Attorney General Coakley, Treasurer Grossman, Auditor Bump, Secretary Galvin, Senate President Murray, Speaker DeLeo, Sheriff Cabral, District Attorney Conley, distinguished guests, and fellow residents. Thank you for joining me tonight. In this era when we spend too much time staring at our phones, it’s a pleasure to come together in person. Please acknowledge our dedicated city councilors and the neighborhoods they represent. Let us also recognize the men …
Bob Samson
12:43 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
No, neither the City nor the State. more ›