The initiative seeks to allow immigrants who are not US citizens but live and pay taxes in Boston to participate in municipal elections. The sponsors say that immigrants with “legal status” constitute more than a quarter of Boston’s population and pay on average $2.3 billion in taxes annually.
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Boston parties especially in Southie are a cause for consternation for city councilors. (Shutterstock)
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Good morning, Boston! Today is Thursday, May 6. We re talking about the return of the millionaires tax, something truly unacceptable and where to order your Mother s Day yum-yums.
But first.
City officials at our wit s end are thinking up new ways to harsh the vibe of some overly exuberant residents who just won t keep it down.
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The Boston Globe s Danny McDonald wrote about desperate City Council members proposing fines of $1,000 for the first violation of the city s noise ordinance, $2,000 for a second violation and $3,000 for a third fines aimed at curbing what Councilor Michael Flaherty called out-of-control partying, especially in Southie. Flaherty said a recent weekend saw more than 600 calls about