Many Boston homeowners were hit with a higher tax bill this month, an unsavory start to the new year driven by property values that are rising faster than the city’s efforts to provide a larger discount for owners who also reside in their homes.
Julio Mejia, an 18-year-old school committee member in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is calling for residents as young as 16 to be able to vote in local races
This year's general election for Boston City Council is slated to bring significant change to the 13-member body. Residents will elect at least four new members, with open races in Districts 3, 5 and 6, and one at-large seat up for grabs.