The Boston City Council finally approved a $13 million federal counter-terrorism grant for the region on Wednesday, but the vote was not without fireworks, with several councilors pointing to a lack of transparency around how it was handled.
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After a tense discussion in which some councilors pushed for another hearing on the matter, the council ultimately voted to accept the funding, with 11 councilors in support and two abstaining.
The Boston City Council blocked action on a $13 million counter-terrorism grant for the region again, prompting one councilor to question whether a further delay in accepting the federal funds would begin to impact police department operations.