City Council, March 18, 2026
Approved: Municipal Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - Supplemental Appropriation, 12-0 unanimous
What happened
On March 18, 2026, Boston approved Municipal Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - Supplemental Appropriation (unanimous).
The Boston City Council meeting on March 18, 2026 focused primarily on ceremonial presentations and grant approvals, with no major zoning or development votes.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 12-0 unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 8
Municipal Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - Reserve Reduction
Approved reduction of fiscal year 2026 appropriation for reserve for collective bargaining by $33,759 to fund property management department increases per agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association Local 174. Vote was unanimous 12-0.
- Funding for fiscal year 2026 cost items including market rate adjustment to wage scales effective July 2025 and increases to detail rate.
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