This year, the issue has flown under the radar, fading into the background behind a run of major pieces of legislation, drama over council redistricting, and acrimony among members of the divided council.
If implemented, the 93-page report of zoning and urban planning suggestions could improve the state of housing, transportation, businesses, and open space in the neighborhood.
Roughly a dozen cities and towns in Massachusetts are asking lawmakers for permission to impose a local transfer tax on the sale of real estate to raise revenue for affordable housing.
Special to the Journal Vowing to bring transparency and accountability to city government, lifelong resident and small business owner Michelle Kelley announced her campaign today to be Revere’s next At-Large City Councilor. Kelley, an attorney and realtor, outlined a “neighborhood watch” approach to governing and said she will help neighborhoods confronted by an onslaught of