City Council President Ed Flynn wants Boston to follow in New York City's footsteps and get its own "rat czar" to take on the age-old annoyance which has ballooned since the start of the pandemic.
How bad is Boston’s rat problem? According to City Council President Ed Flynn, it’s serious enough to create a new “Office of Pest Control.” “It’s a public health crisis as far as I’m concerned,” Flynn told WBUR. “It’s important that we work together, listen to each other, and acknowledge that we have a significant challenge here in the city. But let’s commit ourselves to
Boston City Council President Ed Flynn's proposal for an "Office of Pest Control" would streamline the city's pest control efforts under one leader, mirroring what's been done recently in New York City.