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A Mattapan Mirror @mattapan.media · 9h

Vote today — November 4th in the Boston municipal elections. Winston Pierre is making a hearty run for the District Five seat on the city council. #vote #boston #district5 #hydepark #roselindale #readville #mattapan

Winston Pierre for Boston District 5 @winstonforboston.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you, @momsdemand for your endorsement and for standing up every day to keep our young folks and families safe. Your dedication, courage, and advocacy inspire me and so many others across our city. I’m grateful for all you do to build a safer, stronger future. #vote #bospoli #gunsafety

A Mattapan Mirror @mattapan.media · 3d

Winston Pierre challenged a formidable incumbent for the District Five seat on the Boston City Council. He needs to win many more votes to succeed in the municipal elections on November 4th. @winstonforboston.bsky.social #District5 #citycouncil #Boston #Roslindale #Readville #HydePark #Mattapan

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Caleb’s Notes @calebsn.bsky.social · Jul 28

What a delight to be included in the effort to cover an often overlooked portion of the city, so close to where I grew up.

DotNews @dotnews.bsky.social · Jul 23

New name of Almont Park tennis courts hails life and times of Al ‘Bootsie’ Lewis, a beloved figure in Mattapan and beyond www.dotnews.com/2025/new-nam...

Albert “Bootsie” Lewis, 90, and his family were the center of attention at Mattapan’s Almont Park as Mayor Wu and other city officials unveiled signage re-naming the park’s tennis courts in his honor.
Mayor’s Office photo by Isabel Leon

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Caleb’s Notes @calebsn.bsky.social · Jul 29

Enjoying the afterglow at the dedication ceremony for the tennis courts at Almont Park, Al and Dorothy Lewis celebrated their wins. They will have been married for 65 years in August.

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Caleb’s Notes @calebsn.bsky.social · Jul 29

“We’re just trying to contribute goodness to the park,” Earl Faulk said, standing on a hillside overlooking the basketball and tennis courts in Almont Park.

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Caleb’s Notes @calebsn.bsky.social · Jul 29

Albert “Bootsie” Lewis’s name “will be present every time a kid nails their first ace. Every time friends pull off a long rally, and every time a young person starts to build their confidence here, and sees the glimmer of what they’re capable of,” Mayor Wu said at Almont Park on July 19th.

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Caleb’s Notes @calebsn.bsky.social · Jul 29

“If he’s present, he’s looking out for you,” said Theresa “Trudy” Craddock, remembering what she learned from her cousin Bootsie, growing up around the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston. “If he had my hand I was fine. I jumped in ten feet of water, not knowing how to swim, because Bootsie had my hand”

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A Mattapan Mirror @mattapan.media · Jul 29

Cynthia Lewis snagged Officer Lopez-Vega for an interview at Almont Park, during the dedication of the tennis courts for her father. Albert “Bootsie” Lewis helped to create the Sportsman’s Tennis Club in Mattapan.

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A Mattapan Mirror @mattapan.media · Jul 28

It’s nice to see some wholesome energy in our city politics, policy aside.

Council President Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social · Jul 28

No two days are the same, but each day is about showing up for community. Yesterday I did so with so much joy. Come spend a Saturday with me!

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DotNews @dotnews.bsky.social · Jul 25

This week's print edition of the Reporter is now in circulation across the neighborhoods. You can also read it here: www.dotnews.com/files/REP%20...

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Universal Hub @universalhub.com · Jul 24

Globe considering requiring its reporters and photographers to be accompanied by security guards on visits to Mass and Cass
dankennedy.net/2025/07/24/g...
#Boston

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · Jul 25

Here are just 10 ways bicycles deliver the freedom that cars can only promise.
momentummag.com/here-are-jus...

Here are just 10 ways bicycles deliver the freedom that cars can only promise

The reality is that, instead of freedom, cars and planning for cars is expensive, unhealthy, disastrous for the environment and just not cool.

momentummag.com

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Dorchester Growing Together @dotgrow.bsky.social · Jul 25

As part of the Fields Corner Squares + Streets planning process, the Boston Planning Department is holding an anti-displacement workshop on August 13 from 6 to 8PM in the community room at 25 Ditson Street. You can register at this link docs.google.com/forms/d/1uWi...

Fields Corner Anti-Displacement Workshop

Where: Community Room at 25 Ditson St. Dorchester, 02122 When: Wednesday, August 13, 6:00-8:00pm Contact: For any questions, please contact Taylor Mayes at [email protected] or Ben Zunkeler at...

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Council President Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you to our city workers who have been helping my office and this city address issues of trash and rats! We say thank you!

Residents, if there are issues you want to report, put them in 311. You can also contact our office at 617-635-4376.

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · Jul 21

Local stations — from New York City to Indigenous communities — will be the most impacted by the rescission and will likely have to lay off staff, reduce programming, and more if they don't find ways to replace government funds.

www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/publ...

Public media appeals to audiences for support after Congress cuts off its funding

Stations are tapping audiences to try to raise the money Congress took away.

www.niemanlab.org

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Gintautas Dumcius @gintautasd.bsky.social · Jul 21

BOSTON POLLING: New poll has Mayor Wu with high approval ratings as election day approaches

>Jon Keller breaks it down for MASSterList
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/josh-kraft...

Josh Kraft's Sisyphean task

Keller: "Contrary to the comic book images her enemies offer, Wu is checking all the boxes."

massterlist.beehiiv.com

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Dart Adams @dartadams.bsky.social · Jul 20

Peters Park | South End/Lower Roxbury | Boston, MA ///

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A Mattapan Mirror @mattapan.media · Jul 19

Mr. Lewis said, “It’s a blessed day.” Watch @dotnews.bsky.social for coverage.

Caleb’s Notes @calebsn.bsky.social · Jul 19

Albert “Bootsie” Lewis (himself) helped christen the tennis court at Almont Park this morning, celebrated by Mayor Wu and surrounded by family. Watch @dotnews.bsky.social for coverage details next week.

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City Life/Vida Urbana @citylifevidaurbana.bsky.social · Jul 16

Rent control victory for Mattapan tenants! A six-year long rent control win for 347 income restricted units 🔥. Proof that grassroots organizing and city investment can work together to secure lasting affordability!

Read more: @shelterforce.bsky.social article: bit.ly/shelterforce3

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DotNews @dotnews.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Caribbean community in Massachusetts will stand tall in the midst of "the callousness and the aggression" aimed at them by the federal administration, former Senator Linda Dorcena Forry told a crowd at the State House on Thursday. www.dotnews.com/2025/aggress...

Former Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry speaks in the Great Hall on July 17, 2025. Ella Adams/SHNS photo

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A Mattapan Mirror @mattapan.media · Jul 17

The Dedication for the tennis courts at Almont Park is this Saturday, July 19th, 10:30-11:30am

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Council President Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happy Monday, Boston☀️! Here’s this week’s Boston City Council calendar.

To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.

A digital image of the Boston City Council Calendar for the week of July 14 to July 18, 2025. The graphic features the official Boston city seal on the left and a gavel icon on the right, with the heading “Boston City Council Calendar.” The schedule includes:

• Monday, 7/14

Rules and Administration Meeting: Docket #0616 – A meeting on guidelines for filing and adopting Council resolutions (10:00 AM, Curley Room)

• Tuesday, 7/15

No meetings listed.

• Wednesday, 7/16

NO COUNCIL MEETING

Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks: Docket #0315 – A hearing to assess a ban on polystyrene products in the City of Boston (10:00 AM, Iannella Chamber)
Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency, and Accessibility: Docket #1102: A Hearing to review the structure, oversight, and financial management practices of the Boston Main Streets Programs (2:00 PM Iannella Chamber)

• Thursday, 7/17

Education Policy Briefing: Docket #0339: Order for the Boston City Council to hold a series of policy briefings with Boston Public Schools leadership (10:00 AM, Piemonte Room).

• Friday, 7/18

No meetings listed.

The footer states that the calendar is sent out as a courtesy to interested parties and is subject to change. Only hearings, working sessions, and meetings for matters formally before the City Council will be posted on this calendar. It is not considered a formal notice of all Council hearings, meetings, and events. For a full and updated list of all publicly noticed Council meetings, visit boston.gov/citycouncil.

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Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net · Jul 11

My friend @sethgitell.bsky.social pays tribute to his former boss, Mayor Tom Menino, in a piece for @cwbeacon.bsky.social. commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/with...

With convention center naming, Menino gets his due - CommonWealth Beacon

Menino’s steadfast commitment to the convention center stands as an unparalleled success in the history of the city. With its naming in his honor, the lifelong Hyde Park resident, who for years was ve...

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Boston Police Department @police.boston.gov · Jul 11

Join the District B-2 Flashlight Walk: A Community Event in Roxbury🔦🚔

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StreetsblogMASS @mass.streetsblog.org · Jul 9

Drivers are flocking to their newly-available extra lane on North Washington Street this afternoon – read all about it here:

mass.streetsblog.org/2025/07/08/a...

Google Maps screenshot of the North End showing heavy northbound traffic on North Washington Street between Haymarket and the Bill Russell Bridge

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