This news roundup covers various local happenings in Boston, including Mayor Wu's property tax proposal, issues with ballot shortages during the recent election, the Boston Pops' upcoming holiday season, and the impact of political shifts on working-class communities.
Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing talks with Wu about her challenges on Beacon Hill and what is to come in 2025.Drummers across the globe know the Zildjian name because it’s emblazoned on every shiny cymbal they make. What’s less known is that the family has been making their famous cymbals,...Founded in 1949 by Otto and Muriel Snowden, Freedom House has supported generations of Boston ians with a mission to “improve the civic, educational, recreational and general welfare of the entire...
From restaurants to seed stewarding, tribal members are working to reconnect with their foodways and culture. "Our food is our stories. It's our sovereignty," said chef Sherry Pocknett. "And without...WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing talks with Lambert Givens, executive chef of Hunter's Kitchen and Bar in Boston, to get the tips on how to make a turkey to...
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Boston's property tax time crunch gets tighter after Senate delayBoston Mayor Michelle Wu has said her new tax plan must be signed this week in order to go into effect next month. But after a delay in the state Senate, the bill's fate looks uncertain.
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Boston Property Tax Bill Delayed Until After DeadlineA senator from South Boston has delayed action on a controversial property tax reclassification bill until after the deadline recommended by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. The bill, which would temporarily reconfigure the way Boston splits its property taxes, was put on hold due to concerns raised by other Democrats and business groups.
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Mass. senator who blocked Boston property tax bill saw flood of real estate donationsSouth Boston Sen. Nick Collins’ campaign committee collected $17,200 in contributions from real estate interests in November, state campaign finance records show, representing more than three-quarters of the total donations he received.
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South Boston state senator again blocks vote on city property tax measureSen. Nick Collins, a South Boston Democrat, used a parliamentary maneuver Thursday to prevent action on the House-approved plan Mayor Michelle Wu has been seeking for months to temporarily shift a greater burden of property taxes from residential owners to commercial owners.
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