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	Title	Date
	Downtown Boston BID Subject: City Council should approve Boston's first business improvement district	August, 2010
	Rating Boston in 2010 Subject: Boston takes full advantage of federal stimulus bond opportunities	July, 2010
	Boston's FY11 Budget Approved Subject: Third year of state aid cuts makes budget tight but deeper cuts expected in FY12	July, 2010
	Downtown Boston BID Subject: City Council should approve Boston's first business improvement district	July, 2010
	Potential Ballot Initiatives for November Election Subject: Steep reduction of sales tax and curb on affordable housing may appear on the ballot	June, 2010
	Health Insurance Double Standard Continues Subject: The Massachusetts Legislature has approved its recommended FY11 operating budget but no provisions were adopted to enable cities and towns to better manage its employee health insurance costs, the #1 budget buster for every municipality.	June, 2010
	Mayor Menino's Resubmitted FY11 Budget Subject: The Mayor's revised $2.3B budget for FY11 is $49.4M or 2.2% higher than the FY10 budget and it represents a net increase of $4.1M over his original April submission, excluding the teacher pension reductions in revenues and expenses.	June, 2010
	Impact on Future Spending is Key for Firefighters' Contract Subject: The Boston City Council should not be quick to accept Local 718 offer as the panacea for the vote they must take. Multi-year financial implications are at stake.	June, 2010
	Can Boston Afford the Firefighters’ Arbitration Award?- PDF VERSION Subject: Cost of four-year contract can be covered but implications for the fifth year raise concerns	May, 2010
	Can Boston Afford the Firefighters’ Arbitration Award? Subject: Cost of four-year contract can be covered but implications for the fifth year raise concerns	May, 2010
	Boston’s Retiree Health Care Liability is Growing Subject: OPEB	April, 2010
	Quinn Bill Impact on Police Retirements Subject: More police retirements are occuring as Quinn bill payments are reduced.	February, 2010
	New Boston Retirement Board Member Subject: Filling of a vacant position during a tumultus time.	February, 2010
	Firefighter Contract Arbitration Status Subject: Firefighter arbitration complete. City Council may play key role.	February, 2010
	Superintendent Presents FY11 Budget Plan Subject: Budget gap remains, requiring further cuts while moving forward with reform agenda	February, 2010
	City Council Committees in 2010 Subject: Stability for key committees – new committees created	February, 2010
	Boston Takes Advantage of Education Reform Subject: Late designation of eligible schools creates a tight timeline for fall implementation	February, 2010
	New Members for Boston City Council & School Committee Subject: Budget challenges will dominate early action taken by new members	January, 2010
	Boston Should Not Adopt Early Retirement Incentive Subject: Short-term benefit not worth cost of increasing pension liability	January, 2010
	Quinn Bill Pay Cut for Boston Police Officers Subject: 41% Quinn Bill reduction will have lingering consequences on several fronts	January, 2010
	Opportunity for Bold Education Reform At Hand Subject: House draft is preferable but still requires modification to meet challenge	December, 2009
	Boston’s Use of Federal ARRA Funds in 2009 Subject: Capital projects received most dollars but funds for operational use are important.	December, 2009
	Consider Serving on the Boston School Committee Subject: Deadline for School Committee Application Extended	November, 2009
	Boston Ends Fiscal 2009 With A Small Surplus Subject: Finance	November, 2009
	Suffolk County Government Effectively Eliminated Subject: Sheriff’s functions transferred to state but cost to Boston will stay the same	October, 2009
	Boston Sells ARRA Qualified School Construction Bonds Subject: Boston is the first Massachusetts city to sell new stimulus QSCB tax credit bonds	October, 2009
	Mayor Will Appoint Two New School Committee Members Subject: An opportunity to serve the City - applications due November 12	October, 2009
	New Firefighters’ Contract Not Expected Until 2010 Subject: Cost of firefighters’ contract should reflect City’s fiscal position	October, 2009
	Legislature Ends “King for a Day” Disability Pensions Subject: Disability pension based on twelve months compensation, not one day	July, 2009
	Mayor Menino Files In-District Charter School Bill Subject: Charter Schools - Two BTU grievances contributed to Mayor’s new reform push	July, 2009
	Legislature Cuts Boston’s State Aid Deeper Subject: Steep cuts to state aid and grants overshadow new local revenues.	June, 2009
	Boston Moves to Single-Stream Recycling on July 1 Subject: Waste haulers must offer commercial customers recycling collection and disposal services	June, 2009
	City Sucessful in Debt Refunding Issue Subject: Recent sale produced savings to reduce debt service costs	June, 2009
	Charter Schools Endorsed by Mayoral Candidates Subject: Existing caps for charter schools prevent more seats for Boston students despite demand	June, 2009
	Boston Puts Recovery Funds to Use Subject: School and Police Departments use recovery funds for operations	April, 2009
	Double Standard Exists for Managing Health Insurance Subject: House budget shows wide gap between state and municipal control	April, 2009
	State Pension Reform Targets “King for a Day” Subject: Critical language changes are needed to define income and prevent abuse	April, 2009
	State Quinn Bill Expenses Under Fire Subject: Boston only required to fund its half of Quinn Bill police salary costs	April, 2009
	Rating Boston in 2009 Subject: Boston succeeds in bond market in turbulent financial times	March, 2009
	Medical and Educational Tax-Exempt Values Updated Subject: These institutions make a significant contribution to Boston's economy	March, 2009
	FY10 School Department Budget Approved Subject: Damaging staff cuts could be lessened if BTU accepts wage freeze	March, 2009
	Mayor Appoints PILOT Task Force Subject: Payments-In-Lieu of Taxes to be re-examined	February, 2009
	Boston’s 2009-2010 Legislative Package II Subject: Bills filed to achieve governmental efficiencies	February, 2009
	Federal Stimulus Funds Headed to Boston Subject: One-time funds for school and police operations must be carefully targeted	February, 2009
	Superintendent’s FY10 Budget Will Cut $46.2M Subject: Only $21.6M in savings has been identified – 917 positions would be cut	February, 2009
	Boston’s 2009-2010 Legislative Package Subject: Revenue bills re-filed but one-third of bills are new	January, 2009
	Boston Hit Hard By State Aid Cuts Subject: Governor’s local aid budget contingent on new taxes	January, 2009
	City Council & School Committee Leadership Changes Subject: Ross elected Council President and Groover School Chairman	January, 2009
	JLMC Approves Arbitration for Firefighters’ Contract Subject: City limits issues submitted for arbitration	January, 2009
	Time to Reassess GIC Entry Requirements Subject: Limited municipal membership falls far short of property tax relief promise	December, 2008
	Property Tax Revenues During An Economic Slowdown Subject: Why the tax levy will grow by 5% in FY09	December, 2008
	Fiscal 2009 Tax Rates Set Subject: Divergent values produce levy shift to business property	December, 2008
	Academy Graduates Add to Police Force Subject: Slight decline in overall force level countered with an additional class of 30	December, 2008
	School “Pathways to Excellence” Plan Approved Subject: Plan to trim spending misses the mark in needed savings to be achieved	November, 2008
	Boston Projects Budget Shortfall in Fiscal 2010 Subject: Early projections do not reflect latest turmoil – bigger problem now expected	November, 2008
	Paid Detail in Boston Should Be Changed Subject: Detail ordinance should be amended to give the Police Commissioner flexibility	November, 2008
	Three New Pilot Schools Approved for 2009 Subject: Plans for new Pilot schools and expansions fall short of BTU contract agreement	November, 2008
	When Will the JLMC Act on Boston Firefighters’ Contract? Subject: State committee was established to resolve disputes, not extend them	October, 2008
	A Renewed Look at Boston's Retiree Health Insurance Costs Subject: Segregated trust and Medicare enrollment receive new interest.	October, 2008
	How Boston Fares In National Economic Turmoil Subject: City's conservative financial approach pays dividends in uncertain times	October, 2008
	School Pathways Plan – Good Start But More Savings Needed Subject: Superintendent releases "Pathways to Excellence" plan to create savings and improve academic achievement.	October, 2008
	Boston Ends FY08 With a Surplus Subject: Revenues come in $34M over budget, but spending exceeds plan by $18M	September, 2008
	Boston’s OPEB Liability Is Growing Subject: New actuarial valuation increases liability by $553M since June 2005	September, 2008
	Change Coming To Boston Retirement Board Subject: For the first time in 14 years, a non-union member is elected Chairman of the Boston Retirement Board	September, 2008
	Three City Employee Salary Issues Subject: Department Head salary raises tied to second year of performance evaluations	September, 2008
	The Growing Importance of Boston's Foreign-Born Population Subject: BRA report on foreign-born population in Boston is released.	August, 2008
	Boston Retirement System's Investment Returns Subject: Annualized returns fall below state performance	August, 2008
	Fire Strategic Planning Committee Report Subject: First Quarterly report of the Fire Departments SPC is released and points to positive implementation.	August, 2008
	Interactive Mapping Applied to Capital Plan Subject: New web feature provides a bird’s eye view of capital spending	August, 2008
	Mayor Appoints O’Neill to School Committee Subject: Banking professional has long history with BPS and at-risk youth	August, 2008
	No End in Sight for Boston Firefighters' Contract Subject: Negotiations between the Menino Admin & Firefighters may not be settled until next spring.	August, 2008
	Fire Commissioner Appoints Two Civilian Deputies Subject: Civilian appointees with the goal of improving the adminstration and managment of the Fire Department and strengthen the Commissioner's management authority.	June, 2008
	Boston Leads All Cities in NIH Research Grants Subject: Nonprofit Institutions in City received $1.6B in fiscal 2007 in National Institutes of Health grants.	June, 2008
	The Status of Charter Schools In Boston Subject: Demand for Charter School Seats exceeds available seats.	June, 2008
	Boston Metro Area Ranks HIgh in Education Impact Subject: Boston area educational institutions rank in top four our of 50 largest metropolitan areas according to a study by the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Eudcation.	June, 2008
	Boston's FY09 - FY13 Capital Plan Subject: 5-year capital plan for Boston is released, calling for the issuance of $120M in GO bonds over the next five years.	June, 2008
	The Greening of Boston Subject: City takes action to reduce threat of climate change and bring efficiencies to operations	May, 2008
	The Drug and Alcohol Testing Bill That Wasn't Subject: New Firefighters' contract should include operational changes in several areas	May, 2008
	Muncipalities Wait for State Approval of OPEB Reserve Subject: Legal authority to establish a trust fund for OPEB would reduce overall liability	May, 2008
	The Accidental Disability Retirement Process Subject: Why are Boston firefighter disability retirements so disproportional?	May, 2008
	Senate Budget Allows Added Pension Cost for Municipalities Subject: COLA Change could increase Boston's annual pension costs by $7-$10M.	May, 2008
	Mayor's Recommended FY09 Budget Subject: Personnel costs account for 75% of the total growth in the FY09 budget	April, 2008
	Firefighters' Contract Update Subject: Fire Union Delaying tactics continue with no progress made	April, 2008
	Public Works Audit Impact Subject: A look at the management needs of the public works department	April, 2008
	Rating Boston In 2008 Subject: What the bond ratings say about Boston in 2008	April, 2008
	Foreclosure Status in Boston Subject: A look at the impact of the subprime mortgage crisis	April, 2008
	BPS Looks to Busing to Reduce Costs Subject: Student assignment and policy choices involved in any change	March, 2008
	City Council & School Committee Subject: Leadership Changes for 2008	March, 2008
	Abatement Applications Drop In FY08 Subject: Abatements continue on a downward trend	March, 2008
	Boston Succeeds in March Bond Sale Subject: City receives excellent rate in uncertain market	March, 2008
	Boston’s Tax-Exempt Property Subject: Government represents 79% of total exempt area	March, 2008
	Boston Schools Face FY09 Budget Challenge Subject: Multi-year strategy for efficient change should be high priority	March, 2008
	Will New Pilot Schools Be Approved? Subject: February 2006 agreement authorized seven new pilot schools.	January, 2008
	Police Ranks Grow with New Classes of Graduates Subject: BPS stengthend by 224 new patrol officers and 64 detectives in 2007	January, 2008
	Boston Firefighter Disability Retirement Trends Subject: Disproportionate growth raises questions of legitimacy	January, 2008
	School Department Facing FY08 Budget Challenge Subject: Declining enrollment and program initiatives create $12.8M problem	January, 2008
	Boston's Bond Position in Subprime Crisis Subject: City's high bond rating should result in no direct impact with March issue.	January, 2008
	Governor's FY09 State Aid for Boston Subject: Net General Fund state aid for BOston would increase by $3.1M	January, 2008
	Fiscal 2008 Tax Rates Set Subject: Boston's taxable property values increase by 4% in FY08 and total tax levy jumped by 5%. Tax rate drops for both residential and business.	January, 2008
	Two New Faces on the City Council Subject: The November 07 election has a voter turnout that was the lowest in over 50 years	November, 2007
	Paid Detail is Also a Municipal Issue Subject: Boston police officers earned $33.5 million for paid details in 2006	November, 2007
	City Increases Health and Board of Appeal Fees Subject: Existing fees increased 50-100% and new fess established to meet costs	November, 2007
	BPS Facing Unsustainable Budget Trends Subject: Lower enrollment levels affect funding sources while staffing continues to rise	November, 2007
	Five Towns Join Group Insurance Commission Subject: The first deadline for joining the GIC has passed and only five municipalities have joined	November, 2007
	Governor Signs Classification Law Subject: Business classification factor returned to 175% in FY08	November, 2007
	City Council Races Set for November Election Subject: Election	September, 2007
	Boston Ends Fiscal 2007 With a Surplus Subject: Finances	September, 2007
	Tax Initiative Petitions Certified by AG Subject: Finances	September, 2007
	New Superintendent Reveals Her Opening Strategy Subject: Schools	September, 2007
	Mayor Appoints Fire Review Panel Subject: Fire	September, 2007
	School Committee Search Subject: School Committee	September, 2007
	Landlocked Tidelands Deadline Extended Subject: Final legislation is of critical importance to Boston development	August, 2007
	Governor Signs Pension Bill Subject: Law requiring the transfer of assets of any retirement system not meeting newly established guidelines.	August, 2007
	BPS Roadmap to Improvement Subject: Leadership transition plan outlines challenges and opportunities for new Superintendent	August, 2007
	Special Development Districts (Chapter 40T) Subject: A new approach to fund public infrastructure improvments is being considered by the Legislature.	August, 2007
	City Council Elections Subject: City Council District & At-Large elections for 2007	August, 2007
	Tenant Negotiation Ordinance Defeated Subject: A proposed ordinance requiring landlords to negotiate with tenants is defeated by the City Council, 8-5	August, 2007
	Boston's Restricted Local Control Subject: Highlights of outdated state control over Boston	August, 2007
	Most School Employee Contracts Not Settled Subject: Contract negotations are influenced by BTU contract	June, 2007
	Property Tax Relief in Name Only Subject: Municipal health insurance legislation with new title passed House and Senate	June, 2007
	Capital Budget Set to Grow Subject: City plans to increase capital spending over next five years	June, 2007
	FY08 BPS Budget Aims at Achievement Gap Subject: School Department budget totals $782.5M in FY2008	June, 2007
	City's FY08 Budget OK'd Subject: $3.1M added for employee salaries and youth services	June, 2007
	Boston's Growing Hotel Supply Subject: Room demand and other indicators show an improving market.	May, 2007
	Boston Sworn Police Officers Trend Upward Subject: Class of 82 graduates boosts uniformed ranks	May, 2007
	Superintendent Schools Worth Watching Subject: Superintendent Schools intended to transform underperforming schools	May, 2007
	Winthrop Square Garage Sale Subject: Use of proceeds from the garage operation and sale requires a public discussion.	May, 2007
	Tenant Collective Bargaining Plan Proposed Subject: City Council ordinance would require negotions and create penalties	May, 2007
	Quinn Bill Reform Under Attack Subject: Bill would increase costs but not improve police services.	May, 2007
	Rating Boston in 2007 Subject: What the rating agencies say about Boston	April, 2007
	Measuring Boston’s Service Delivery	April, 2007
	BPS FY08 Budget Soars with Salary Increases Subject: Collective bargaining agreement adds to costs in FY07 and FY08	April, 2007
	City’s FY08 Budget Makes its Debut Subject: Personnel costs continue as a budget driver	April, 2007
	Preliminary Special Election Results Subject: District 2 Special Election	April, 2007
	Who is Your Unsung City Hero? Subject: Nominations for 2007 Shattuck Awards Due MAY 1	April, 2007
	Department Head Performance Evaluations Subject: Salary raises tied to first performance evaluations	April, 2007
	Boston's 2007-2008 Legislative Pacakge Continued... Subject: Phase 2 overview of bills in Boston's FY07-08 legislative package.	March, 2007
	More Changes for City Management Team Subject: A review of open positions in the Menino Administration.	March, 2007
	BPS Budget Proposes Slight Growth Subject: BPS FY08 preliminary budget is $747.1M an increase of $13.2M or 1.&% not including funds for collective bargaining.	March, 2007
	Boston Receiveds Bond Rating Upgrade Subject: Boston's bond rating was raised from AA to AA+ by S&P. Boston is ranked at the highest AA rating from both S&P and Moody's.	March, 2007
	Governor's Municipal Partnership Act Subject: Overview of Bill designed to provide new revenue and efficiency measures to assist municipalities in fiscally difficult situations.	March, 2007
	Governor's FY08 State Aid for Boston Subject: FY08 Governor's budget has been released. A 2.1% increase in local aid for Boston.	March, 2007
	State of the City Subject: Mayor's speech	January, 2007
	City Council Committees Set Subject: City Council	January, 2007
	Boston's OPEB Liability Identified Subject: Finance	January, 2007
	Boston's 2007-2008 Legislative Package Subject: Legislative	January, 2007
	BTU Contract Negotiations Update Subject: Schools	January, 2007
	State Pilot School Option for English High Subject: Schools	December, 2006
	The Rest Of The Story Subject: Mayor Menino	December, 2006
	BCEC Land Purchase Complete Subject: Convention Center	December, 2006
	City Settles With Five Small Unions Subject: Collective Bargaining	December, 2006
	Tax Bills Reflect New Values and Rates Subject: Taxes	December, 2006
	Boston Ends 2006 With Surplus Subject: City Finances	November, 2006
	Incentive Pay For Teachers Subject: Schools	November, 2006
	Ordinance Requiring Tenant-Landlord Negotiations Filed Subject: Housing	November, 2006
	Preliminary FY07 Tax Bill Increases Subject: Taxes	November, 2006
	BPS Teacher Retention Faces Challenges Subject: Schools	October, 2006
	Boston Police Numbers Continue to Rise Subject: Police	October, 2006
	Tax-Exempt Institutions Increase Pilot Payments Subject: City Finances	October, 2006
	It Pays To Be Elected Subject: Salaries	October, 2006
	The Unsung Heros Subject: Shattuck Awards	October, 2006
	State-Local Infrastructure BIll Signed by Governor Subject: Development	September, 2006
	Raising the Bar for School Contract Negotiations Subject: Schools	September, 2006
	New Civilian Fire Commissioner Appointed Subject: Fire	September, 2006
	Congratulations to the 2006 Shattuck Award Recipients Subject: Shattuck	September, 2006
	City Management Appointments and Remaining Vacancies Subject: Personnel	September, 2006
	Boston Public Schools Awarded the 2006 Broad Prize Subject: Schools	September, 2006
	Soccer in Boston Subject: New stadium for soccer in Boston	July, 2006
	New Face on the City Council Subject: Election	July, 2006
	State OPEB Liability Released Subject: City Finances	July, 2006
	Underperforming Boston Schools Subject: Schools	July, 2006
	Economic Development Bill Awaits Legislative Vote Subject: Economic Development	July, 2006
	FY07 City Budget Moving Forward Subject: Finances	May, 2006
	City Council Approves Salary Increases Subject: Salaries	May, 2006
	Inclusionary Development Policy Change Subject: Development	May, 2006
	Linkage Fees Increase Subject: Linkage	May, 2006
	Charter School Funding Subject: Charter Schools	May, 2006
	Police Officer Numbers Increasing Subject: Police Staffing	May, 2006
	Changes in the City Council Subject: City Council	April, 2006
	In the City Council Subject: City Council	April, 2006
	For Sale: City's North Street Building Subject: Facilities	April, 2006
	Salary Raises at City Hall Subject: Personnel	April, 2006
	Rating Boston in 2006 Subject: Finance	April, 2006
	Increasing Boston Police Officers Subject: Police	April, 2006
	FY07 School Budget Continues Modest Growth Subject: Schools	April, 2006
	Boston's FY07 Budget Subject: Finance	April, 2006
	Boston's Bond Rates Increase Subject: City's rating increses come after three years of tight finances	May, 2005
	Boston's $2B FY06 Budget Subject: Boston's first $2.0 B budget makes clear that the city faces long-term fiscal challenges that will require continued strong management and restraint.	May, 2005
	School Board Search Subject: Boston's appointed school board has an opening for a new member. Details on the current school board included.	November, 2004
	Spike in Available Office Space Subject: Almost 2M square feet of office space added back to the market in 3Q2004.	November, 2004
	CDBG Turns 30 Subject: CDBG Marks 30 years of over $700M in funds coming to the City of Boston.	November, 2004
	Rent Control, Again Subject: New rent control act is in the City Council. Targets elderly and low income residents.	November, 2004
	Public Improvement Commission Subject: The role of Boston's Public Improvement Commission.	November, 2004
	Lottery Diversion To End Subject: State agrees to stop withholding lottery funds from cities and towns over five years	August, 2004
	Boston Housing Cuts Subject: HUD cuts Fair Market Rents	August, 2004
	Residential Tax Bill Increase Subject: The average single-family tax bill in Boston increases by 14.5%	August, 2004
	Land Deal Creates Heritage Center Subject: Boston buys a property that will be home to the City's archives	August, 2004
	FY04 Surplus Subject: Boston ends FY04 with a $4.4M surplus	August, 2004
	$4.6M More For '05 Subject: The state sends $75.0M to cities and towns in a one-time supplemental	August, 2004
	Supermarkets Have Doubled Subject: Boston neighborhoods have seen 20 supermarkets erected since 1992	July, 2004
	Pension Cost Spike Subject: FY06 will see a 25% increase in the City's pension costs	July, 2004
	Shattuck Public Service Awards Announced 2004 Subject: The Bureau congratulates this year's honorees	July, 2004
	Quinn Standards Become Law Subject: Board of Higher Education adopts statutorial guidelines for the Quinn Bill	July, 2004
	Police & Fire Contracts Settled Subject: Arbitration results in salary increases	July, 2004
	Budget Hitch Subject: Union concerns almost delay City Council's approval of the budget	July, 2004
	BPS FY05 Budget Subject: School Committee approves a 1% budget increase for FY05	March, 2004
	2004 Taxes Set, Budget Revised Subject: Average single family tax bill increases by 14.5%	March, 2004
	Supplemental Tax Decision Subject: City should reject supplemental tax on new value	March, 2004
	Step Increases Subject: Employees receive automatic pay raises	March, 2004
	Regional Savings Subject: Collaboration between Boston area cities saves money	March, 2004
	State Aid Stable So Far Subject: The Governor's budget proposes a 1.5% increase in state aid for FY05	February, 2004
	Mayor's Speech Subject: Mayor Menino addresses Boston's business and civic leaders	February, 2004
	State Housing $$$ Subject: MassHousing to finance 5,000 new units of mixed-income housing	February, 2004
	Charter Schools Subject: Governor Romney looks to remove caps	February, 2004
	Rating Boston in 2004 Subject: Boston's bond ratings upgraded by S&P.	February, 2004
	FY04: Midpoint Check Subject: Halfway through the fiscal year, Boston's budget is 2.5% more than the original budget.	January, 2004
	Classification Shift OK'd Subject: Governor signs new law allowing a shift in tax burden to businesses.	January, 2004
	SCHOOL FY05 Budget Watch Subject: A look at the current facts of the FY05 BPS Budget	January, 2004
	Free Cash Certified Subject: The City recently certified $61.1M in free cash - limiting what is available for use.	January, 2004
	Service Accountability Subject: Mayor's State of the City Address - new initiative: Neighborhood Response Teams	January, 2004
	BPS Budget Problem Subject: BPS projects a $7.2M budget problem in FY04	January, 2004
	Circuit Breaker Funding Subject: Special eduction grant expected to direct more funds to the BPS	November, 2003
	BID Not Yet Ready Subject: Washington Street Business Improvement district legislation needs more work.	November, 2003
	Fire Overtime = Money Subject: WIll the Fire dept stay within its FY04 overtime budget?	November, 2003
	$40M for Hotels & Condos Subject: City selects recipients of Hotel Development Loan funds	November, 2003
	Tax Classification Issue Heats Up Subject: The Legislature is taking a longer look at the property tax classification issue and how to fix the problem.	November, 2003
	FYI - Port of Boston Subject: Facts regarding Boston's port	November, 2003
	COOP Tax Break Subject: Should cooperative housing units qualify for the residential tax exemption?	October, 2003
	Classification Shift Subject: Property tax burden expected to shift from business to residential class.	October, 2003
	By Any Other Name Subject: New version of rent control is making its way through the City Council	September, 2003
	MVE Targeted Subject: What an intiative petition to repeal the motor vehicle excise tax would mean to Boston.	September, 2003
	Spending Rank Subject: Governing Magazine ranks state & local spending.	September, 2003
	FY03 City Surplus Subject: City ends FY03 with a surplus despite dire predictions.	September, 2003
	BID Next Step Subject: The Washington Street Business Improvement District is moving it's way through the Legislature	September, 2003
	No Tax Amnesty Subject: Why Boston doesn't need a tax amnesty program.	September, 2003
	Election 2003 Subject: Preliminary Election Results	September, 2003
	Research Bureau Wins National Award Subject: GRA AWARD	August, 2003
	New Way to Vote Subject: New optical scan voting machines come to Boston in time for the next election - cost $1.5M	August, 2003
	Personalty Growth Subject: Personal Property values are growing due to changes by the state.	August, 2003
	Loans, Hotels & Jobs Subject: Hotel Development Loan Fund unveiled. Selected hotel developments to gain gap financing.	August, 2003
	Financial Team Subject: Menino Administration keeps financial team	August, 2003
	Election 2003 Subject: Nomination papers are in - Boston will see 3 races in the preliminary election	August, 2003
	Reserves 101 Subject: City should not use reserves for collective bargaining.	August, 2003
	BIDFA: Bonds for Jobs Subject: Boston Industiral Development Financing Authority and how it works.	July, 2003
	Municipal Relief Subject: State Municipal Relief package	July, 2003
	Still The One Subject: Boston is the highest ranking city in the US ofr NIH grant awards.	July, 2003
	Teacher Layoffs Subject: Teacher layoffs to be minimized this year. Annual staffing process adds complications	July, 2003
	Boston's Budget Begins Anew Subject: Boston's FY04 approved budget.	July, 2003
	New Pilot Schools - 2004-05 Subject: Applications for Pilot schools in 2004-05 schoool year	July, 2003
	Limited Relief Subject: House approves a municipal relief package with minimal impact for cities & towns.	May, 2003
	Redeploy Sworn Force Subject: Fire & Police departments should redploy workforce in order to deal with a reduction of sworn staff.	May, 2003
	City Severance Pay Subject: Early retirement incentive leads to additional cost of severance pay.	May, 2003
	New Fees, No Process Subject: City Council approves fees & fines increase without holding a public hearing.	May, 2003
	Future Urban Renewal Subject: The future role of the City Council in Urban Renewal plans for the city.	May, 2003
	Budget Brightens Subject: City Finances	May, 2003
	4-Part Bond Sale Subject: City sells bonds of $162M, for: capital program, 1010 Mass Ave, conversion of school BANS and Refunding of 1993 bonds.	March, 2003
	FY04 Budget Watch Subject: City Council & School Committee action on the Budget and new retirement incentive program	March, 2003
	Boston Is the Locomotive Subject: Highlights of Mayor Menino's speech to the Research Bureau's annual meeting	March, 2003
	Romney Budget Slashes Aid Subject: Impact of Governor's budget for FY04 on Boston's FY04 budget	March, 2003
	Charter School Growth Subject: More Charter Schools for Boston	March, 2003
	How Boston is Rated Subject: Rating agencies maintain Boston's ratings - high marks are given for financial performance and careful debt managment.	March, 2003
	New BPS Bus Contract Subject: Boston School Committee Awards 5-year transportation contract to First Student, Inc.	March, 2003
	School Committee Wants You Subject: applications being accepted for two school committee positions until 11/13/02	October, 2002
	New BPS Bilingual Plan Subject: school committee approved new bilingual education policy providing increased services	October, 2002
	Preparing for FY04 Subject: cost controls must be applied to prepare for further cuts in FY04	October, 2002
	1010 Mass Ave. Subject: Boston will purchase office building currently being rented for city departments	September, 2002
	FY02 BPS Surplus Subject: boston schools had operating budget surplus for the 12th year running	September, 2002
	Salary Increase OK'd Subject: salary increases for the mayor, council, and department heads (still face problem of compression)	September, 2002
	BPS Appointments Subject: superintendent appointed 38 new school administrators for 02-03	September, 2002
	Capital Idea Subject: bond conversions and refinancing in FY02 have created significant savings for the city	September, 2002
	ERI Workout Subject: city must determine if it can accept the 507 ERI applicants and still backfill no more than 20%	September, 2002
	FY02 City Surplus Subject: $5.2M general fund surplus for final FY02 due to excess revenue.	September, 2002
	Local Aid Lower in '03 Subject: FY03 state aid for the city is cut; Charter schools and Additional Assistance most affected by cuts	July, 2002
	Police on the Street Subject: officers in admin or clerical positions will be transferred to direct service; civilians will cover	July, 2002
	Council Redistricting Subject: redistricting plans will be discussed in neighborhood hearings; final plan will be voted on in Sept.	July, 2002
	Urban Regionalism Subject: collaboration with the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition can promote cost control and savings	July, 2002
	Student Assignment Subject: a task force on student assignment will decide how to assign student to 3 new schools and others	July, 2002
	City Approves Washington Street BID Subject: the proposed Business Improvement District for Washington Street was accepted with a 5 year term	July, 2002
	Special Election Results Subject: Rob Consalvo won the District 5 seat vacated when Dan Conley was appointed interim DA	June, 2002
	ERI Update Subject: City adopts an Early Retirement Incentive program; excludes public safety and caps at 370 employees	June, 2002
	FY03 Budget Approved Subject: describes anticipated revenues and expenditures in the newly approved FY03 budget	June, 2002
	Telecom Fee Subject: the Mayor's proposed telecommunications right of way rent was rejected by the council	June, 2002
	Round 2: Recycling vs. Living Wage Subject: three bidders for recycling contracts have stated they will not pay the Living Wage; talks continue	June, 2002
	MFA Economic Impact Subject: lists results of an economic impact study by the MFA; highlights MFA's role as employer, vendor, etc	June, 2002
	$33M for Housing Subject: details the non-recurring revenue being used to fund the Leading the Way housing initiative	June, 2002
	Will Costs Exceed $157.8M? Subject: compares actual site costs to the total amount authorized in the Convention Center Act	April, 2002
	Closing on Berkeley St. Subject: details plans for selling the old police headquarters to the Saunders Hotel Group for housing funds	April, 2002
	Recycling vs. Living Wage Subject: refuse and disposal contract bidding conflicts with the City's Living Wage ordinance	April, 2002
	FY03 Budget Update Subject: Ways and Means hearings on the FY03 budget; new dollars are expected from state aid	April, 2002
	Washington St. BID Again Subject: Mayor submitted a revised Washington St. Business Improvement District petition	April, 2002
	ERI for City Employees Subject: Mayor submitted early retirement incentive program to City Council; public safety employees excluded	April, 2002
	House Questions BCEC Subject: House of Representatives voted to create a commission to look at BCEC plans and alternatives	April, 2002
	City Bonds Less for BCEC Subject: City issues less bonds for BCEC due to excess revenue from taxi license sales and room excise fund	April, 2002
	Hayward Place Subject: plans for Hayward Place in the Downtown Crossing area being discussed; proceeds to go to gap funding	February, 2002
	Tax Exempt Property Subject: facts about exempt property and PILOT agreements; 51% of City is tax exempt; 80% of which is public	February, 2002
	City Council Committees Subject: City Council Committees are consolidated from 28 to 22; Ways and Means handles school budget	February, 2002
	Non-BPS Enrollment Subject: charts the minority student population in BPS and non-BPS schools	February, 2002
	A Special Electionà Subject: election for District 5 seat vacated by Daniel Conley when he took over as Suffolk County DA	February, 2002
	School Budget Woes Subject: Schools have $14M gap in FY03 school budget; School Committee votes on 3/27	February, 2002
	Boston Sells Bonds Subject: City sells $100M of GO bonds; J.P.Morgan was the lowest of 5 bids; proceeds to build 3 new schools.	February, 2002
	Abatements FY02 Subject: charts decrease in abatement applications from FY95-02; FY01 was the second lowest filing since FY85	February, 2002
	Keynote Speech By Mayor Subject: describes the Mayor's speech at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau's 70th Annual Meeting	February, 2002
	FY02 City Budget Revised at Mid-Year Subject: Revised general fund budget, projects $3.4M decline from adopted; revenue/expenditure projections	January, 2002
	Tax Rates Rise, Values Slow Subject: Boston's taxable assessed value $54.2B, increase of $3.7B. Tax rates also rose; value growth slows	January, 2002
	Prop. 2 1/2 at 20 Subject: Prop. has been around 20 yrs; reduced city reliance on property tax, but it depends on state aid	January, 2002
	Personal Property Break Subject: Small businesses with $10,000 or less (personal property) pay no taxes FY02; exempts $17.4M in value	January, 2002
	Boston High as a Pilot School? Subject: Faced with possible closing, headmaster gets conditional approval to create a pilot school;	January, 2002
	Taxi Medallions Subject: Sale of 237 medallions generated $36.2M (part of city's $157.8M share of BCEC);	December, 2001
	Quinn Bill Standards Subject: Board of Higher Ed requested CJRC study of Quinn Bill (due to criticizm); key findings included..	December, 2001
	FY02 Tax Bills Subject: Tax rates expected to increase after 7 yrs of decreases; High residential increase (4.1%) due to..	December, 2001
	Fire Management Team Subject: Commissioner has restructured top management team; comm. can now focus on implementing reforms	December, 2001
	Council's Changing Faces Subject: FY02: 4 Councilors interested in DA position, 1 in Register position; could lead to new faces	December, 2001
	BPS Budget Deficit? Subject: School Dept projected spending $4.8M more than FY02 operating budget (before cuts);	November, 2001
	State Budget News Subject: Legislature finally submitted FY02 Budget to Governor; Little negative impact on Boston is expected	November, 2001
	2001 MCAS Results Subject: Improvement seen in all Boston high schools; still more than 1/2 fail , so intense remedial required	November, 2001
	Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Subject: Councilor Turner proposed 2 district changes; for numeric balance, 'minority/majority' district etc	November, 2001
	Back Streets Subject: Menino announces program to raise priority of smaller businesses that have received less attention	November, 2001
	Linkage Change Advances Subject: Mayor & Council signed petition to incrase linkage fees, speed up cash flow, & formalize mitigation	September, 2001
	Rent Control By Another Name Subject: Menino home rule petition passed rent limits 8,000 'at-risk' housing units; rent control effort?	September, 2001
	CPA Loss Requires New Direction Subject: No winners in Community Preservation Act vote; CPA not good policy, but city must address housing	September, 2001
	Year End Surplus Divided Subject: City officials to apply FY01 State/excise revenues to FY02; City still closes FY01 with $8.6M surplus	September, 2001
	Paying Teachers Pensions? Subject: Pension reimbursement arrangement may change, potentially leaves city with $41M costs for FY02	August, 2001
	BPS Recertifications Subject: 1st round completed; educators must earn120 Professional Devel. Pts.(every 5 yrs) or face dismissal	August, 2001
	Living Wage Changes Subject: Based on LWAC recommendations, Mayor to submit changes to ordinance for Council approval	August, 2001
	Fire Contract Crossroad Subject: Final negotiation efforts underway; if no contract made, both parties likely to go to arbitratration	August, 2001
	Community Preservation Subject: Housing advocates to put ballot question about CPA & 2% annual tax surcharge for affordable housing	August, 2001
	Charter Crisis Averted Subject: 5-hour emergency Council session approved $5.1M Law Dept. Budget & averted Charter crisis;	July, 2001
	Review of Living Wage Subject: Mayor asks Commission for ordinace recommendations; ordinance has applied to 219 contracts as of '01	July, 2001
	Salary Increases Advised Subject: Boston Comensation Advisory Board recommended increase of up to 9% for Dept.Heads; etc..	July, 2001
	AIM: Literacy Improvement Subject: Payzant strengthens Literacy Initative Plan (due to MCAS failures); 5 goal strategy to be implemente	July, 2001
	CITISTAT For Boston? Subject: Menino learns more of Baltimore's CITISTAT program (computer stats to help city dept. services)	June, 2001
	City Budget Watch Subject: Three differences b/w Council & City budgets: school supplies, housing account, Council legal couns	June, 2001
	BASAS Contract Subject: BASAS is affected by BTU contract; BPS offered BASAS standard 3% for 3yrs;	June, 2001
	Boston Private Employers Subject: BRA survey of largest private employers highlights importance of non-profit sector; (8 of top 10)	June, 2001
	Regionalism Retry Subject: Metropolitan Area Planning Council convened 9 mayor meeting; regionalism has eluded Boston in past	June, 2001
	High School Squeeze Subject: Enrollment increase plus class reduction requirements means squeeze on schools;	June, 2001
	Planning $ For BRA Subject: Why is BRA not funded in FY02? City should continue BRA support, to fund infrastructure expenses,etc	May, 2001
	State Budget Watch Subject: House passed their FY02 Budget without changing city's state aid;	May, 2001
	Linkage Redux Subject: Menino 2nd attempt to raise linkage fees; Key home rule petition recommendations include.. (in text)	May, 2001
	Linkage Distributed Subject: Neighborhood Housing Trust approved $4.3M disbursement of linkage funds for 7 projects thru city	May, 2001
	BPS Passes Test #2 Subject: Benchmark #2 passed by listing vacant positions on web by May 1st; Bilingual & sped teachers needed	May, 2001
	FY02 Capital Budget Subject: Menino's 5yr. capital budget (02-06) $1.485B; Bond/BAN revenues will help fund capital work	May, 2001
	Salary Facts Subject: Proposed Counicllor raise; Mayor should reward increases for performance & not straight increases	April, 2001
	Berkeley St. HQ Subject: Sale & development of HQ is on schedule; Hotel to employ 200/open June 2003; $10.5M to housing	April, 2001
	Fire Contract Status Subject: Local 718 plans for long negotiations; in mediation with JLMC; Administration seeks lang. changes	April, 2001
	BPS FY02 Budget Update Subject: School Dept. to receive largest revenue share; School Comm has approved $635.1M budget, with cuts	April, 2001
	Progress, Partnerships & Priorities Subject: Menino releases $1.8B FY02 operating budget; Adds 178 positions, property tax = 80% revenues	April, 2001
	Quinn Bill for Firefighters Subject: Governor pushing bill for firefighters; questionable cost benefits at best for legislation	March, 2001
	Rating Boston Subject: Recent GO rating increase reflect good economy; City expected to continue conservative fiscal policy	March, 2001
	BPS Deadline Met Subject: Met March 1 posting deadline; 712 positions posted, 407 employees can re-apply for their position	March, 2001
	Mayor Delivers Keynote Speech Subject: At 69th Annual BMRB meeting, Mayor focused on businesses and tax incentives; housing etc.	March, 2001
	Abatements for FY01 Subject: Revaluation year increase in applications (4,535) - greater than FY00, less than FY98 (last abate.yr	February, 2001
	Changes in Culture Subject: Kaplan appionted Comm.Cultural Affairs; increased awareness of cultural activities increases funds	February, 2001
	Contract Watch Subject: Fire: City & Firefighters Local 718 moves mediation to Joint Labor Mgmt. (JLMC) - possible arbitrati	February, 2001
	Contract Watch Subject: Schools: BPS now can open post all positions on March 1, eligible BPS teachers still get 1st pref	February, 2001
	BPS FY02 Budget Subject: Payzant preliminary budget $635.1M, increase of $24.4M; new spending due to BTU contract, etc.	February, 2001
	State Aid for Boston Subject: Boston faces smallest aid increases if no additional aid approved; After Quinn bill, leaves $640K	February, 2001
	Quinn Bill Comes Due Subject: BMRB cautioned of expense of bill; Turning into high cost program; (FY01 paid $2.9Mmore than budget)	January, 2001
	The State of the City Subject: Menino focused on theme of investment in Bostonians; various proposals for goals listed in text	January, 2001
	Fire Contract Reform Subject: BMRB recommends Menino stand firm in contract negotiations; Changes not drastic, and much needed	January, 2001
	Tax Rate Drops as Values Grow Subject: Taxable value increased 26.5%, resulting in decreases in tax rates; Tax rate facts listed in text	January, 2001
	Berkely St. HQ Sold Subject: Old Police HQ sold for $14M to Saunders Hotel Group; 200 room hotel plans to open July 2001	December, 2000
	$30M for Housing Subject: $30M part of $163.7M city plans to spend in 3yrs. on housing; $30M only small % of 'very lg. pool'	December, 2000
	MCAS Results Subject: Significant % of high schoolers still failing MCAS; BMRB wonders if 5yrs high school is necessary?	December, 2000
	Fenway Area Infrastructure Subject: Ballpark proposal brought $100M for neighborhood improvements; Specific improvements listed in text	December, 2000
	BTU Contract Part II: Implementation Subject: Payzant tells Committee what BPS must implement (since BTU contract removed improvement obstacles)	December, 2000
	Linkage Settlement Subject: Menino Admin. reaches settlement w/ housing plaintiffs; MOU 'no legal effect' (as was stated by BMRB	December, 2000
	K-2 Class Size Cuts Subject: BPS-BTU contract reduced class sizes of K-2 by 25-22 students by 2003, and grades 3-5 from 28-25	September, 2000
	Values To Go Up, Tax Rates To Go Down Subject: Overall values expected growth of 25%, drop in property tax rates in excess of 10%	September, 2000
	City Unveils Housing Plan Subject: How one-time $30M will be used? Mayor released 'Leading the Way' report on 3 Yr. housing strategy;	September, 2000
	Standford 9 & Summer Schools Subject: Based on test results, 12,000 kids to attend summer school (grades 2-9); Goal is fo 99% pass by '03	April, 2000
	Make Linkage Process Work Subject: How linkage should be allocated fairly in S.Boston/City; Existing funds process defined by state law	April, 2000
	Restructuring 3 High Schools Subject: School leadership ineffective, curriculum inconsistent, parental outreach non-existant; to remedyà	April, 2000
	Web Powered Purchasing Subject: City can use e-commerce to provide services; Purchasing Dept. is logical choice for start,	April, 2000
	School Budget Problems? Subject: BPS rumored to spend $9M over budget, but 11 months remain for adjustments; (stems from $6M imbalanc	April, 2000
	Teacher Contract Reforms Needed Subject: Changes needed to improve student achievement; contract controls hirees/training/school organization	April, 2000
	Taxi Medallion Sales Up Subject: 210 of 260 sold, funds raised for BCEC $32.3 M(40% more than expected);	April, 2000
	Union Contract Signed Subject: AFSCME Council 93 settlement reached with Menino; City may have to evaluate staffing levels now	April, 2000
	Fiscal Year 2001 City Budget Approved Subject: FY01 Operating budget $1.692B, $86.1B over FY00; minor adjustments made to original April submission	April, 2000
	Fenway $ Model Subject: Key funding principles of BCEC could help Fenway are: new revenue sources, share state funds, etc.	April, 2000
	A Plan for City Housing Dollars Subject: Administration to decide use of $25M non-recurring revenue; Menino pleged $ to housing, not linkage	March, 2000
	Paying for 3 New Schools Subject: Maybe impossible to fund all 3 BPS capital programs; Text outlines costs of 3 new schools/problems	March, 2000
	Managing Linkage Subject: Menino's home rule petition to increase linkage by 44% should trigger two changes (noted in text)	March, 2000
	Financing Fenway Park Subject: Mayor feels new stadium should be financed like BCEC, meaning City use capital budget for support	March, 2000
	City Sells BAN's & GO Bonds Subject: Sold $27.8M of BAN's & $120M GO's on Feb. 9th; BAN sale completes initial financing of BCEC costs	February, 2000
	State Oversight of Boston Subject: State oversight still of Boston Licensing Board, Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs, Boston Finance	February, 2000
	Boston Public Library Snapshot Subject: A little history of the library, facts about funding, etc.	February, 2000
	BPS Attendence Up, But Still Poor Subject: Approximately 20% kids out 4 weeks/yr, rates better due to new requirements; still probs at high sch	February, 2000
	Arcade for City Hall Plaza Coming Subject: BRA to provide $1.5M for Arcade, 1st phase of renovation of Plaza, also includes new T-station/park	February, 2000
	3 BPS High Schools to Change Subject: Payzant intervenes @ 3 schools that fail at reform initiatives/low test scores; intervention explain	February, 2000
	United States Census 2000 Subject: Stats help determine how federal funds are distributed, districts for electoral seats, business plan	February, 2000
	Triple Double A for Boston Subject: Upgraded GO debt by all three rating companies; due to economic growth, increased financial strength	January, 2000
	City Faces State Aid Change Subject: Gov. recommends FY00 increases in Ch.70 & Lottery; Additional Assistance would decrease by $47.6M	January, 2000
	Boston is on the Cutting Edge Subject: Financial / human resources payroll computer system improves efficiency, information flow, etc	January, 2000
	Abatement Requests Slope Down Subject: Abatement apps. decreased by 33%, record low of 2,720, thanks to Assessing Dept. efforts to improve	January, 2000
	School News Subject: FY01 Budget: prelim. $593M; 2000 Objectives: Sch. Comm. approved Superintendent's goals; New Schools	January, 2000
	School Budget Problem Subject: BPS projected spending is $8.5M more than FY00 Budget; Underfunding, pilot school openings, etc.	December, 1999
	Fiscal 2000 Tax Rate Set Subject: Continued strong economy evident in tax rate; Table in text shows property valuation/tax levy & rate	December, 1999
	Class A Tower Values and Taxes Up Subject: Assessed value Class A/A- commercial space increased by $2.8B since FY96; now 35% business tax base	December, 1999
	City Adjusts Budget at Mid-Year Subject: Setting tax rate mid-yr. allows city to adjust to revenues/expenditures; small bottom line decrease	December, 1999
	DPW Snapshot Subject: Explanation of Department of Public Works, breakdown of spending, equipment, etc	December, 1999
	Promotion Costs Subject: BPS created 11-month year to help kids towards promotion, but plan needs careful fund planning	December, 1999
	Living Wage Regs Under Review Subject: Issue is whether regulations will strictly resemble ordinance, or if it will expand the laws reach	October, 1999
	City Ends With Budget Surplus Subject: Ended FY99 with $7.7M surplus; 14th consecutive; Menino should establish a free cash surplus by now	October, 1999
	Boston's Tax-Exempt Property Subject: 51% city property exempt; Stats and figure in text regarding specifics about property exemptions	October, 1999
	Water Transit Has Big Potential Subject: Ridership projected to triple in next decade; need to expand capacity/quality of facilities,etc.	October, 1999
	Mayor's Planning Speech Subject: Planning and development speech to business leaders led to themes for future development;	October, 1999
	Why No Washington Street BID? Subject: Why is BID stuck in legislature? 1.City BID's differ from State BID's; 2.BPPA concerns about patrols	October, 1999
	More Boston Taxi's Subject: With 40% more medallions to be sold, city already met $23M revenue to support it's share of BCEC	September, 1999
	Capital Concerns Subject: City must prioritize capital projects; analysis must occur to ensure that basic maintenance is met	September, 1999
	City Election Stats Subject: Diagram and narrative explaining citywide voter turnout since 1981	September, 1999
	Parks Snapshot Subject: Facts and figures about the Parks Department	September, 1999
	Contract Cleaning for New Schools Subject: Superintendent should put cleaning out to bid for 5 new schools;	September, 1999
	Pilot Payments Rising Subject: City & Harvard University agreed to new 20-yr. $40M PILOT, leads to additional revenues for city	July, 1999
	Library Gets More funds Subject: Council approved $10M supplemetal for Library Dept; covers insurance deductible of BPL flood (98)	July, 1999
	State Budget Impasse Subject: No direct impact on City operating budget, despite legislatures failure to approve FY00 budget	July, 1999
	No To Binding Arbitration Subject: Bureau opposes re-introducing binding arbitration for police,etc due to financial implications	July, 1999
	Sale Proceeds For Housing Subject: Council voted to surplus old police headquarters as of Sept.1; to use proceeds for housing	July, 1999
	Still Bidding for a Bid Subject: Union is first challenge for Washington St. BID; the BPPA fears BID's proposal may supplant officers	June, 1999
	FY00 Budget Approved Subject: Council approved Mayor's $1.6B operating budget basically unchanged with few exceptions;	June, 1999
	Old Police HQ for Sale Subject: City offering the seven story building for $9.5M or best offer	June, 1999
	Fire Snapshot Subject: Facts & figures about department	June, 1999
	Stanford 9 Test Results Subject: Payzant released 1999 results; progress made, but not as fast as expected	June, 1999
	Police Snapshot Subject: Basic facts/figures about the police department - to be written each month about a different dept.	February, 1999
	Boston 400 Challenge Subject: Comprehensive planning initative thru 2030; under BRA has conducted community needs planning, etc	February, 1999
	Managing the Seaport Plan Subject: BRA must manage ongoing development carefully; Seaport Plan report sets context for development	February, 1999
	BPS Budget Released Subject: School Committee adoped $573.9M budget, a $27.3M increase over FY99; priorities listed in text	February, 1999
	Pilot School Space Crunch Subject: Facility needs not met, shows need for master plan; these indicate broader problems facing City/BPS	February, 1999
	BRA Approves Land Takings Subject: BRA began to take or buy parcels for Convention Center - data listed about parcels purchased/taken	February, 1999
	Seaport Guidelines Subject: Expected soon is BRA master plan for district, based on five objectives listed in text	January, 1999
	BPS Master Plan Needed Subject: Building 5 new schools is good, but doesn't provide neighboorhood school plan; one is needed	January, 1999
	State Aid to Cities and Towns Subject: Cellucci's FY00 recommends Cherry Sheet aid increase of $238M; figures about state aid listed	January, 1999
	Taxi Medallion Sale Subject: All 75 medallions sold at City's first auction; remaining 75 expected to be sold at auction in fall	January, 1999
	BPS Drop-Out Rates Edge Up Subject: Cohort rate measures # students graduating within 5 years; Drop-out rate increased to 26%	January, 1999
	New Teaching Standards? Subject: Will revised standards be availabel to evaluate BPS teachers by 99-00? needed for contract negs.	January, 1999
	BID Proposal Goes to State Subject: Mayor signed BID petition, now must negotiate 'cooperation agreement' between city and BID committee	November, 1998
	FY99 Values Up, Tax Rates Down Subject: 5th year city's tax base increased, rates decreased; data about rates included in text	November, 1998
	For The Record Subject: Councillor Kelly re-elected for 6th President term; Mayor re-appoints Spring/Harris to School Commit	November, 1998
	School News Subject: Promotion Policy report received, recommended ways to improve; BPS submitted 3 FY99 supplements	November, 1998
	City Ends FY98 In The Black Subject: FY98 has $7.4M surplus, to be applied to city fund balance, unsure if free cash surplus will happen	November, 1998
	School Facilities Plan Subject: BPS expects to release another working draft of facilites master plan in January	November, 1998
	Taxi Medallion Auction Subject: City to auction 75 of 260 new taxi medallions to support costs of BCEC	November, 1998
	Bureau Notes Subject: 5th annual Shattuck Awards & release of Boston Facts & Figures	October, 1998
	Registry of Deeds Transfer Subject: FY00 - Secretary of State will assume operation of Deeds; no dramatic impact on city revenue stream	September, 1998
	Accreditation News Subject: First time in 3 yrs, all 15 Boston high schools are accredited; however, 5 still face problems	September, 1998
	Convention Center Marketability Study Subject: Legislation requires study to project reasonable satisfaction that conditions are met by 2003, etc.	September, 1998
	Environmental Impact Report Subject: BRA must complete EIR, to be submitted to the MCCA for review in October, as part of BCEC regs	September, 1998
	Welfare Benefits to Run Out Subject: December 1: 7,148 families could use all cash assistance and be required to get employement	September, 1998
	Bond Sale Sharply Increases Subject: City to sell $120M of GO bonds to finance capital program; largest issue sold;	September, 1998
	City Rates An Increase Subject: Moody's increased rating to Aa3 - highest rating since A1 in 1996;	September, 1998
	Snapshot on Homicide Rate Subject: 1997 saw 37 year low; currently, this trend continues as Boston has seen only 22 as of August	September, 1998
	BPS Staff Changes Subject: Deputy Superintendent Jackson leaving; Bureau recommends Superintendent evaluate organization of BPS	May, 1998
	Living Wage Review Subject: Menino appoints 7 to City Assistance Advisory Comm, to examine living wage ordinance	May, 1998
	Where's Regionalization? Subject: Comprehensive report issued in 1997; not much planning action at all;	May, 1998
	Sharing Teacher Training Subject: Intermunicipal cooperative agreement between techology training Boston & Watertown teachers	May, 1998
	Teacher Retirement Subject: Re-draft Rule of 90 bill to House Ways/Means; est. new state early teacher retirement incentive	May, 1998
	Civil Service Change Subject: H5518 Boston home rule petition would require Personnel Admin. certify provisional employees to perm	May, 1998
	The School Committee Subject: Held public hearing discuss changes to student promotion policy; anticipates small FY98 BPS surplus	May, 1998
	The City Council Subject: began deliberations on the Mayor's budget	April, 1998
	Boston's New Bond Rating Subject: Fitch IBCA gave city AA- (comparable to A from Moody's/Standards), first time Fitch has ranked city	March, 1998
	FY99 Budget Unveiled Subject: Mayor presented FY99 budget of $1.523B, increase of $103.9M from FY98; List of Mayor's priorities	March, 1998
	BPS FY99 Budget Subject: $547M for BPS in Mayor's budget; increase of $40.1 M from FY98; New priorities are listed in text	March, 1998
	BPS FY98 Budget Deficit Subject: BPS pojects budget shortfall of $5.2M, due to overspending in salary/wages, benefits, service accts.	March, 1998
	Living Wage is Back Subject: Hearing to examine concernces about ordinance; Bureau recommends necessary amendments	March, 1998
	The Rest of the Story Subject: Patrolman's Association joins AFL-CIO after legislature overrode Gov's veto Commissioner power bill	March, 1998
	Future Teacher Shortage Subject: News articles highlight future shortage, Boston's actuarial report shows stats of ages of retirement	March, 1998
	G.O. Bonds Subject: City prepares to refund $63.4M in bonds, at a savings of $2.3M in interest costs over 18yrs.	March, 1998
	Washington Street Bid Proposed Subject: Business Improvement District (BID) submitted to Council; Discussion about City's authority of BID	March, 1998
	Rating the BWSC Subject: Moody's upgrades BWSC from A2 to A1; Standard's increased rating from A to A+	March, 1998
	Convention Center Phase 2 Subject: Debate over BCEC moves from state to city; plan must be approved by Council/Mayor	February, 1998
	Charter Schools Subject: State Board of Education approved 12 charter schools; Five in Boston,	February, 1998
	BCAB Issues report Subject: Board report on department head salaries & elected officials; recommendations for Mayors salary rate	February, 1998
	Cellucci's FY99 Budget Subject: Governor presents $19.1B FY99 budget; Increase of $648M over FY98; Key items listed in text	February, 1998
	School Budget Subject: Superintendent released FY99 budget of $547.5M to School Comm; BPS projects $6.1M problem in FY98	February, 1998
	Council Approves COLA Subject: Council accepts law (Ch. 17, Acts 1997); shift increases cities unfunded liability by $289.9M	January, 1998
	Labor 1, Boston 0 Subject: Legislature easily overrode Governors veto of S1894; strips management authority of Commissioner	January, 1998
	New Financial System Subject: Contract given to PeopleSoft for software for financial & human resources/payroll systems	January, 1998
	Convention Center Revenues Subject: Commonwealth began revenue collection for center, excises/surcharges became effective Jan 1st	January, 1998
	Rating Boston Subject: Standard & Poor's/ Moody's rating of A+ & A1 remain same; Concern with revenue $, Prop 2 1/2	January, 1998
	Boston Sells $90 Million Subject: Sold $90M in GO Bonds to Fleet Securities, @ interest rate of 4.49%;	January, 1998
	FY98 Tax Rates Decline Subject: Tax base increased, tax rates decline; Text lists various rates for property/business tax	January, 1998
	The School Committee Subject: Nomination Panel gives Mayor names; Student Assignment Task Force report received, recomm. analysis	November, 1997
	BPS Projects $7.5 Million Budget Problem in FY98 Subject: BPS estimated $4.8M problem in Oct; due to over-spending in employee benefits, sped, salaries	November, 1997
	Governor Vetoes S1894 Subject: Cellucci vetoed, cites negative public safety impact; Sustain veto difficult; Bureau supports Gov.	November, 1997
	Whatever Happened To..? Subject: City's 10yr. plan for school facilities; Public Health Advisory Comm, req. by merger legislation?	November, 1997
	Electric Deregulation Subject: Cellucci signed electric deregulation, expected to lead to competative pricing/improved services	November, 1997
	It's Your Money Subject: Council appropriating $4.7M during Nov/Dec; List of departments receiving appropriations and amount	November, 1997
	Boston's Seaport Plan Subject: Master plan presented by Mayor & BRA for S.Boston waterfront area; Bureau recommendations in text	November, 1997
	City Election Is Quiet Subject: Unopposed Menino gets 71% votes in re-election; Scapicchio defeats veteran Modica by 6%	October, 1997
	Legislature Gut Authority of Police Commissioner? Subject: Senate passes 1894, now before House; Bureau strongly opposes bill, cites public safety problems..	October, 1997
	Whatever Happened To..? Subject: BPS custodians study? The BFD audit released in 1995, which gave Mayor 83 recommendations	October, 1997
	Stanford 9 Final Results Subject: Open-Ended test results positive; cohort analysis revealed less improvement; Bureau recommendations	October, 1997
	Convention Center Vetoed Subject: Compromise center bill approved by House/Senate; Vetoed by Governor on 11/12/97, leg. will override?	October, 1997
	COLA Vote Expected Subject: Retirement Board to accept/reject new COLA law, then must be approved by Council & Mayor	September, 1997
	Surprise! Voter Turnout Low Subject: Preliminary election turnout low, only 14.5% voters participated, down from 50.3% in 1993	September, 1997
	On Beacon Hill Subject: Senate third reading of S1894, supported by Patrolman's Assoc, that limits Commissioners powers	September, 1997
	The School Committee Subject: Spring chairs joint BPS-BTU Restructuring Task Force; English High accredited; Preformance indicator	September, 1997
	Talking Trash Subject: Collect/Disposal contract costs $25.1M based on tonnage; Estimations on tonnage, bids examined	September, 1997
	BTU Contract Signed Subject: 9/17/97, 3yr. contract approved with BTU for $75M; list of key provisions and changes in text	September, 1997
	Capital Budget Approved Subject: Final approval from Council for Mayor's 5yr. plan by approving bond authorizations for FY98 @$186.2M	September, 1997
	Convention Center Update Subject: BCEC approved in separate Senate/House Bills; Bureau recommends $1.00 revenue for rental surcharges	September, 1997
	Captial Mess Subject: Council refused reasonable FY98 cap. budget compromise; key issue: Lyndon School /accreditation	August, 1997
	Mayor Signs Living Wage Into Law Subject: Ordinance requires min. $7.49 wage for businesses who benefit from City; approved after negotiations	August, 1997
	Technology Bids Are In Subject: Two bids for financial/hr payroll information system; review committee in process of evaluating bids	August, 1997
	The Race Is On! Subject: Mayor un-opposed in re-election bid; four At-Large and nine District Council seats up for grabs	August, 1997
	Cyberhall Update Subject: Website updated; more departments and info added; Assessing still gets prize for being best	August, 1997
	Cherry Sheets Are In Subject: State budget signed-cherry sheet money released; State Aid to City expected at $444M, inc. of $26M	August, 1997
	The City Council Subject: Council approved $3.5M school supplemental appropriation request to cover FY97 deficit	August, 1997
	Teacher Contract Subject: School starts Sept. 3, teachers will be without contract which expired on August 25th	August, 1997
	Hiring Slowdown Subject: Hiring freeze established by Mayor is a management tool to examine vacant/new city positions	August, 1997
	Is Reorganization Here? Subject: Report from Commission finds opportunities for Greater Boston municipalities to improve service/plan	August, 1997
	1997 Stanford 9 Results Subject: Encouraging/disappointing: high school score below ave. in math/science; mid.school improved from 96	July, 1997
	House Approves Convention Center Bill Subject: House approved bill authorizing financing/construction of center; operated by MA Convention Ctr.Auth	July, 1997
	FY98 Capital Plan in Limbo Subject: Capital plan under scrutiny due to swift and unquestioned approval of FY98 operating budget	July, 1997
	The Mayor Subject: Public Finanical Mgmt to be city financial advisor; request for integrated financial/hr payroll syst	July, 1997
	The School Department Subject: Superior Ct. transfers sped program to BPS; 22 schools get Annenberg grants; 18 new principals 97-98	July, 1997
	The City Council Subject: Status of BMC/PHC hearing; failed approval BPS '97 supplements; Truth in Political Ads hearing	July, 1997
	On Beacon Hill Subject: Comm.on Public Service reported favorably S1894, severely limit Police Commissioners mgmt powers	July, 1997
	Hotels: Will Enough Be Built? Subject: Hotel construction most important in debate about convention center financing;	June, 1997
	COLA'S: Boston's $17 Million Problem Subject: COLA will cost city far more in long run; funding from investment income acct. of Retirement System	June, 1997
	Moving Forward on FY98 Subject: Council approved FY98 operating buddtet of $1.419M, $70.5M more than FY97; expenses/revenues	June, 1997