Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-1241 · Request for a public hearing · Roxbury · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Hold a hearing on waste facilities and environmental justice

    The matter requests a City Council hearing to examine the siting and regulation of trash transfer stations and waste handling facilities, as well as illegal dumping and their environmental justice and fair housing impacts in residential and mixed-use neighborhoods.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1242 · Council directive · Roxbury · Introduced June 22, 2026

    Ban Waste Facilities Near Homes in Zoning Plan

    The City Council introduced an order to amend the Boston Zoning Code to restrict trash transfer stations and waste handling facilities in residential and mixed-use areas.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-0177 · Request for a public hearing · South End and Roxbury · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold Mass & Cass safety hearing on quality of life

    This matter would hold a City Council hearing on public safety and quality-of-life concerns at Mass & Cass and surrounding neighborhoods.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 2, 2026

  • 2026-0343 · Request for a public hearing · Charlestown and Back Bay · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Hold Hearing on Mixed-Income Social Housing Plan

    This matter is a City Council order to hold a hearing and continue exploring strategies for developing mixed-income social housing in Boston.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0170 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced January 22, 2026

    Extend Parcel P-3 designation to preserve transparency

    The City Council adopted a resolution on January 28, 2026 to extend the temporary designation of Parcel P-3 and support Madison Park project planning.

    Approved by the council Adopted, step 4 of 4 updated January 29, 2026