North Station

Request for a public hearing

Schedule hearing on water and sewer infrastructure in Chinatown and Leather District

Last activity February 27, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 23, 2026

  2. In committee

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

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss aging water and sewer infrastructure in Chinatown and the Leather District. It references past water main breaks, high groundwater concerns, and ongoing capital projects. The hearing would include the Boston Water and Sewer Commission and other interested parties to review planning and mitigation strategies.

Affects Residents of Chinatown and the Leather District and Local businesses in Chinatown and the Leather District

In Chinatown-Leather District

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

Now with the Committee on City Services

About Environment & Climate , Transportation & Streets and Public Safety

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss water and sewer infrastructure in Chinatown and the Leather District.

Timeline

  1. February 25, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council