ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The building located at 501 Arborway in Jamaica Plain (the “Arborway Property”), according to the website www.bicon.com, appears to be being used by Bicon LLC (together with Debbie LLC and its other affiliates, “Bicon”) as a dental clinic, business headquarters and ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The amount of personal property that is stolen in Boston cannot be thoroughly traced by the Boston Police Department (BPD) because of limited manpower, resources, and information; and

WHEREAS: Pawn shops are one of the locations where stolen goods could be discovered; ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.


WHEREAS: Quiet neighborhoods are integral to the quality of life and welfare of the residents of Boston; and

WHEREAS: Excessive and prolonged noise is disrupting to the daily lives of residents and to the commerce of local business owners; and

WHEREAS: Impact devices ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The City of Boston has a rich historical tradition that includes many citizens who have made significant contributions to the city, state and country in which they lived; and

WHEREAS: From time to time the City of Boston chooses to honor ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.


WHEREAS: Based on a recent Boston Municipal Research Bureau report, the City of Boston’s health insurance costs have increased by more than 92 percent over the last six years; and

WHEREAS: This growth in costs represents an average increase of 11 percent ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.


Whereas: There are times in the affairs of a great metropolis
when only poetry can give a voice to the profound
sentiments of solemnity or celebration of the general populace; and

Whereas: Of late there has been a matter of great public ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.


WHEREAS: The City of Boston Public Works Department currently supplies residents with blue recycling bins upon request; and

WHEREAS: Many residents have contacted my office requesting larger recycling bins with lids which would hold a larger volume of recyclable materials and would better ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: The Inspectional Services Department issues permits to property owners for new construction and additions to existing structures; and

WHEREAS: Any project in compliance with that neighborhood’s zoning code is termed an “as of right” project; and

WHEREAS: Permits are issued for “as ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: February was “Dental Awareness Month”; and

WHEREAS: According to the Massachusetts Coalition for Oral Health, children in Boston have poorer oral health than the state-wide average; and

WHEREAS: Poor oral health affects children from low-income and minority household disproportionately; with 25% of ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.

WHEREAS: Boston’s Resident Permit Parking program has been in
place for approximately 35 years; and

WHEREAS: Boston’s only visitor parking policy consists of a few
designated 2-hour parking spots in residential areas; and

WHEREAS: Other major cities such as Chicago, Seattle, and
...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN

WHEREAS: The Boston City Council has been broadcasting committee hearings and regular meetings since September 1996 in order to increase the transparency of city government, providing nearly 2,500 hours of original programming to Boston’s citizens; and

WHEREAS: Recently, the Boston City Council has gone ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: Several city neighborhoods have recently experienced both non-weather related unplanned power outages and planned outages; and

WHEREAS: NSTAR currently has an arbitrary policy that power has to be out for 12 consecutive hours in order for a business owner to submit ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: Speeding is an issue of constant concern to residents in and around Boston neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS: A study done in 1993 in Riverside, California found radar speed display boards to be an effective traffic calming measure, prompting drivers to reduce their ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: In the City of Boston there are currently three different type of forms for birth certificates; and

WHEREAS: All three of these forms contain personal information that may not have to be shared with the public in instances of registering for ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: Fleet management services are available, such as operation consulting, fuel management consulting,
training, general fleet industry consulting, procurement and financial planning, parts inventory management consulting, management information technology, and maintenance and repair facility consulting; and

WHEREAS: The city of Boston has ...   more »

ORDER OF CITY COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR

WHEREAS: In September 2003, the City of Boston opened the Boston International High School (BIHS); and

WHEREAS: The BIHS was originally designed to be a two-year program and is now a four year program; and

WHEREAS: The Council has recently received various ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR TOBIN

WHEREAS: Coyotes have been sighted in neighborhoods of Boston, including Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury; and

WHEREAS: Coyotes have been known to attack dogs, cats, and other pets and pose a potential threat to residents, particularly small children; and

WHEREAS: The MassWildlife Department suggests various steps ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR TOBIN

WHEREAS: In the City of Boston there are 18 charter schools; and

WHEREAS: The Board of Education has recently voted to close the Frederick Douglass Charter School, which serves 349 students in grades 6-10; and

WHEREAS: On March 8, 2005 the Boston Renaissance Charter School notified ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR TOBIN

WHEREAS: In 1991, State legislation was amended changing the Boston School Committee from an elected membership to seven members appointed by the Mayor; and

WHEREAS: The members of the Boston School Committee must always be Boston residents; and

WHEREAS: Chapter 108, section 2 of state law ...   more »

ORDER OF COUNCILLOR JOHN M. TOBIN, JR.


WHEREAS: The City of Boston strives to provide a high quality of life for all its residents; and

WHEREAS: Excessively bright exterior lighting on private property can be a nuisance to neighbors and can potentially diminish that quality of life; and

WHEREAS: It ...   more »