Health advocates and some community leaders said the use of public funds for private security is unfortunate but needed for public safety. Boston police have concerns.
Four city councilors seeking a state of emergency declaration in the Mass and Cass zone were incensed when the Wu administration blew off a Tuesday City Council hearing on the matter.
The Wu administration may not support a state of emergency declaration request for Mass and Cass from the City Council this week, given the Board of Health’s decision against taking such action earlier this month, the Herald has learned.
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State lawmakers are weighing a bill that would provide coverage to first responders who become ill from on-the-job exposure to uncapped needles, a risk that is particularly prevalent for those who respond to the Mass and Cass area in Boston.