City Council, March 11, 2026
Approves State Elder Lunch Program Grant - $2,315,966.88, 11-0 unanimous
What happened
The Boston City Council meeting on March 11, 2026 was primarily procedural with no major zoning or development votes. The council approved two grants: a $2.3 million state elder lunch program grant for senior nutrition services and a $97,000 consumer aid fund grant.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 11-0 unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
State Elder Lunch Program Grant - $2,315,966.88
Authorized the city to accept and expend grant funding from Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs for senior nutrition services at $7.39 per meal for up to 313,392 meals, administered by Age Strong Commission.
The other decision is listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Boston City Council meeting on March 11, 2026 was primarily procedural with no major zoning or development votes. The council approved two grants: a $2.3 million state elder lunch program grant for senior nutrition services and a $97,000 consumer aid fund grant.
Key Decisions (2)
State Elder Lunch Program Grant - $2,315,966.88
Local Consumer Aid Fund Grant - $97,000
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