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2 weeks ago

City Council to hold emergency hearing on hiring practices following 'troubling' incidents

City Council demands urgent review of hiring and background checks after a Level 3 sex offender was employed in Parks and a violent city-employee arrest.

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1 month ago

Why readers want Mass. and Cass declared a public health emergency

Mass. and Cass area is characterized by a humanitarian crisis due to homelessness and addiction issues.

2 months ago

Scandal-plagued city councilor wants to 'celebrate' at final meeting before leaving office

Tania Fernandes Anderson leaves City Council amid corruption charges, planning a celebratory final meeting despite criticism for her actions.

3 months ago

Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson resigns after pleading guilty to fraud and theft, related to a kickback scheme involving a family member.

3 months ago

Meet the many candidates running for District 7 city councilor

Nine candidates are competing to fill Boston's District 7 council seat following Tania Fernandes Anderson's indictment.

3 months ago

Councilor Flynn calls for top City Hall official to resign

Boston City Council member Ed Flynn is calling for Segun Idowu's resignation due to a leadership crisis prompted by staff arrests.

'I am back': Former Boston City Councilor Frank Baker announces run for at-large seat

Frank Baker, former Boston City Councilor, is running for an at-large position, responding to requests from Bostonians to re-engage in local politics.

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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleads guilty to 2 federal charges

"Her guilty plea today says what she refuses to admit in her media interviews: she broke the law, lied to the public, and used her office for her own personal gain."

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Special election to replace Fernandes Anderson unlikely after City Council vote

Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson's resignation will not trigger a special election as councilors voted to forgo the process.

fromNew York Post

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Corrupt Boston pol took rug, furniture from her office weeks before pleading guilty to federal charges, video shows

Boston Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was caught removing items from City Hall before pleading guilty to federal charges.

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Special election to replace Fernandes Anderson unlikely after City Council vote

fromNew York Post

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Corrupt Boston pol took rug, furniture from her office weeks before pleading guilty to federal charges, video shows

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WATCH: Disgraced Politician Drags Out Rolled-Up Rug, Furniture From Office Weeks Before She Agreed to Plead Guilty to Corruption Charges

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson faces corruption charges and is seen clearing her office before announcing her guilty plea.

City Council to consider formation of oversight committee to regain 'credibility'

This body has lost its credibility. We must acknowledge that the public has lost faith in the Boston City Council, and we must act accordingly. The status quo, my friends, is no longer an option.

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