How Boston is Helping the People of Puerto Rico and You Can, Too

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Puerto Rico, those who live here and those who are on the island, as they recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria. I am incredibly proud to share that we are stepping up as a city to support them in their time of need. Together with The Boston Foundation, we have established the Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico fund, a fund that is dedicated to the relief and reconstruction of Puerto Rico and will support any Puerto Rican person arriving in Boston and the Commonwealth who have been impacted by Hurricane Maria. I encourage residents to visit https://tbf.org/puertorico to learn more about the fund. Together we are sharing the important message to the people of Puerto Rico that we are here to help, for as long as they need.

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Walsh, Jackson, City Council Candidates to Attend Forum at English High School on Oct. 4th

There will be a public candidates forum with mayoral and at-large Boston City Council candidates at English High School on Oct. 4th. The forum is being hosted jointly by Boston's Ward 8 (South End, Roxbury), 9 (Roxbury, South End), 10 (Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain), 11 (Jamaica Plain, Roxbury) and 19 Democratic Committees (Jamaica Plain, Roslindale). The forum will begin with a meet and greet session with district city councilors who represent the wards. Both Mayor Marty Walsh and District 7 City Councilor and mayoral candidate Tito Jackson are scheduled to attend. Walsh easily came in first in the Sept.

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Mayor Walsh Nets More Than 60% in Prelim Election, Jackson 29%

Mayor Martin Walsh easily came out ahead in Boston's preliminary election on Tuesday with more than 60 percent of votes. Walsh will face-off against District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson, who came in a distant second with more than 28 percent of votes. Tuesday's turnout was expected to be paltry due to very few races with only the mayoral race and three city councilor elections to vote on. Only 14.45 percent of registered voters cast ballots, according to unofficial results on the city's website. The top two winners of each race will face each other in a general election on November 7th.

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Mayor Walsh: How We’re Recognizing Recovery Month

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the recovery community -- and I know many other Bostonians have had the same experience as me. That’s why it’s so important we create strong pathways to recovery, and why I’m proud Boston recognizes September as Recovery Month here in our city. Recovery Month is a time when we highlight Boston's recovery community: those who are struggling with substance use disorders, their loved ones and the care providers who support people on their recovery each day. We know that substance use disorders are a disease -- and those who are suffering need our help. This month is dedicated to all those who are working to improve their own lives and the lives of others.

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Walsh: Starting the School Year Together to Help Every Student

The start of the school year brings a lot of change into our students’ lives: new classes, new teachers, new subjects to tackle. September can be an inspiring time, a season that brings students, teachers and families together as they work to accomplish a shared goal: a successful, completed school year. But I know starting the school year isn’t always easy for everyone -- for a lot of students, school can be tough. It was that way for me. When I struggled as a student, my teachers and schools helped me -- and I’m proud that for all students, Boston Public Schools have resources that are there to help each and every student succeed.

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Walsh Hosting Jamaica Plain Open House on Monday Night

Mayor Martin Walsh will host a Jamaica Plain open house on Monday night with representatives from numerous city departments for residents to learn about ongoing programs that are available. At this free open house residents will have the chance to learn about programs from the following departments, including the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement, Imagine Boston 2030, Vision Zero, Office of Housing Stability, BOS:311, Greenovate Boston, Boston Home Center, Department of Neighborhood Development, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, the MassDOT and more. Representatives from the following departments will also be on hand: Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston Transportation Department, Public Works Department, Inspectional Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Schools. Food and refreshments will be served. The open house is taking place at English High School from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, July 10.

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Mayor Walsh: Our City Budget Invests in Jamaica Plain

This month, I am proud to put forth a budget for the city of Boston that will make Boston a better place to work, live, and raise a family. At City Hall, we’ve created a plan for our city that will keep Boston financially sound, while making targeted investments towards achieving a thriving, healthy and innovative Boston. Boston’s operating budget totals $3.14 billion, which represents an increase of $143.7 million (or about five percent) over last year’s budget. What does this mean for you, your friends and family? When we proposed the city’s budget, we did so knowing many in our city rely on the services we provide, whether it’s senior luncheons, homebuying workshops, recovery services or after-school programs for kids.

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Mayor Marty Walsh makes a point during a press conference with neighborhood media on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

Mayor Walsh: How We’re Investing In Our Boston Public Schools

Education provides a solid foundation for a growing and thriving city. An investment in our children’s education is an investment in Boston’s future. We want the best future possible for our kids, and their school days filled with opportunity, growth, and promise. That’s why we’re going to invest a record $1.081 billion in Boston Public Schools for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. This budget is the largest in BPS history, representing a projected $40 million increase since last year, and a $143 million increase since I took office in 2014.

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Mayor Walsh: Standing Up for Our Values

Looking back on this week, I am so proud to be a Bostonian -- and to be your mayor. Last Friday, President Trump made good on his divisive campaign rhetoric, and signed a series of executive orders that are designed to promote American isolation, intolerance and fear. Boston didn’t sit back and accept these orders -- our residents stood up against harming immigrants and refugees, and stood up for our values. Forty-eight percent of Boston’s children have at least one parent who was born outside the United States. I identify with those kids because I was one of them.

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