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City Council, March 18, 2026

Approves Municipal Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - Supplemental Appropriation, 12-0 unanimous

3h 2m24,754 words
29 mentionsoverlay districtcommercialapprovedresidentialzoningBoston, MA
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The Boston City Council meeting on March 18, 2026 focused primarily on ceremonial presentations and grant approvals, with no major zoning or development votes.

Meeting key facts
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.

The other decisions are 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 18, 2026 focused primarily on ceremonial presentations and grant approvals, with no major zoning or development votes.

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Key Decisions (8)

Approved

Municipal Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - Reserve Reduction

Vote: 12-0 unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Municipal Police Collective Bargaining Agreement - Supplemental Appropriation

Vote: 12-0 unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Community First Partnership Grant - Mass Save Energy Efficiency

Vote: 12-0 unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Age Strong Commission Senior Programming Grants

Vote: 12-0 unanimous on eachConditions attached
Approved

State Literacy Program Grant

Vote: 12-0 unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Resolution Supporting Road to Housing Act

Vote: Unanimous
Approved

Transit Driver Appreciation Day Resolution

Vote: Voice vote, unanimous
Approved

Boston Groundwater Trust Day Resolution

Vote: Unanimous

Development Activity (1)

Community Preservation Fund Projects FY2026

Mixed-Use

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