North Station

Request for a public hearing

Hold Mass & Cass safety hearing on quality of life

Last activity March 2, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 23, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

This matter would hold a City Council hearing on public safety and quality-of-life concerns at Mass & Cass and surrounding neighborhoods. It cites ongoing issues such as crime, drug use, homelessness, and public safety challenges, and notes frustration from residents and businesses. The hearing would discuss strategies and responses to these conditions.

Affects neighbors, residents, and local businesses

In South End , Roxbury , Dorchester , South Boston , Back Bay and Downtown

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, John FitzGerald, and Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice

About Public Safety , Health & Human Services and Housing & Development

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss public safety and quality of life concerns at Mass & Cass and surrounding neighborhoods.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council