Boston’s New 25 MPH Default Speed Limit Effective Jan. 9, 2017

Boston, Nov. 30, 2016, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the default speed limit on City of Boston streets will be reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph effective January 9, 2017. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Mayor, Boston City Council, Governor Baker, MassDOT and Massachusetts State Legislature this change will… Continue reading Boston’s New 25 MPH Default Speed Limit Effective Jan. 9, 2017

Mayor Walsh: On-street Testing of Autonomous Vehicles to Begin in Boston

BOSTON – Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Transportation Department and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics today announced the City of Boston will partner with nuTonomy to begin testing autonomous, or self-driving, cars in Boston by the end of 2016. nuTonomy, a leading developer of autonomous vehicles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Continue reading Mayor Walsh: On-street Testing of Autonomous Vehicles to Begin in Boston

First “China Day” Celebrated in MA State House

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 8, 2016, — The Chinese Consulate-general in New York and the Massachusetts House of Representatives celebrated a “China Day” on Thursday, Oct, 7, at the Great Hall in the State House on Beacon Hill. Consul-general Zhang Qiyue(middle) hands out award to University of Massachusetts Boston Confucius Institute.

Gov. Baker Marks Milestone in Springfield Rail Car Factory Construction

August 25, 2016, — Governor Charlie Baker today joined local elected officials and state transportation leaders to recognize a major milestone in CRRC MA’s construction of its $95 million factory in Springfield by signing the last beam to be hoisted atop the factory as part of a “Topping Off” ceremony. Once completed, the factory will… Continue reading Gov. Baker Marks Milestone in Springfield Rail Car Factory Construction

Boston City Council President Wu Congratulates 2016 Miss Earth China (Boston)

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, August 30, 2016, — 2016 Miss Earth China (Boston) Grand Final will be held today at Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, VT. Michelle Wu, President of Boston City Council, congratulated the organizers and contestants. President Wu signed a Boston City Council resolution in recognition of Miss. Jing Xu for bring… Continue reading Boston City Council President Wu Congratulates 2016 Miss Earth China (Boston)

Gov. Baker Announces Affordable Housing Development Awards in Chinatown

Awards represent significant investment in affordable housing and will create or preserve 1,420 housing units across the Commonwealth Boston, August 15, 2016, – Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced awards to fund the development, renovation and preservation of affordable rental housing across the Commonwealth. This award round builds on the Administration’s commitment to expanding affordable housing… Continue reading Gov. Baker Announces Affordable Housing Development Awards in Chinatown

Michael Contompasis Appointed as Interim Head Master of Boston Latin School

June 28, 2016 – Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang announced today that he has selected celebrated educational leader Michael Contompasis as the interim head master of Boston Latin School and longtime BPS educator Jerry Howland as the associate head master. Dr. Chang and BLS senior Phillip Sossou, who created portraits of all BLS seniors.

City of Boston to Offer Free Legal Service after U.S. Supreme Court Ruling ON DAPA and Expanded DACA

Boston, June 23, 2016 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a free immigration legal consultation event will be held on July 23, 2016 at Madison Park High School in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the preliminary injunction that continues to prevent the implementation of the Deferred Action for Parents of… Continue reading City of Boston to Offer Free Legal Service after U.S. Supreme Court Ruling ON DAPA and Expanded DACA

Councilor Pressley Speaks at United State of Women Summit

Boston, June 13, 2016, – On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley will speak at the United State of Women Summit hosted by the White House. The Councilor will be speaking on a panel entitled, “What Works: Strategies to Address Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.” Councilor Pressley (middle) with Gilbert Ho (right) and… Continue reading Councilor Pressley Speaks at United State of Women Summit