City Council Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology Hearing on Dockets #0144, #0443, and #0611

Order for a hearing to discuss pest control in the City of Boston. 

This matter was sponsored by Council President Ed Flynn, Councilor Liz Breadon and Councilor Gabriela Coletta and was referred to the Committee on January 11, 2023.

Order for a hearing to discuss trash contracts and procedures in Boston.

This matter was sponsored by Councilor Kenzie Bok, Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and Councilor Michael Flaherty and was referred to the Committee on February 15, 2023.

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Recycling Dividend Program, awarded by the MA Environmental Protection Division to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund curbside recycling and other programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction.

This matter was sponsored by the Administration and was referred to the Committee on March 22, 2023. 

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony

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Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  Dockets #0144, #0443 and #0611 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.csit@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov Staff Telephone:  617-635-0742

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv