‘Another money grab’: Here’s why readers don’t support a sugary drink tax
Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks.
After Tania Fernandes Anderson probe, Boston City Council votes to ban non-disclosure agreements
The Boston City Council voted to ban councilors from requiring their staff to enter into non-disclosure agreements as a ...
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BINA Farm Center’s ‘Horsing Around at the Mandarin’ Gala Returns
BINA Farm Center’s 15th anniversary ‘Horsing Around at the Mandarin’ black-tie gala raised over $400,000.
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"Sugar Tax" introduced by Boston city councilor
City Councilor Sharon Durkan brought the idea before the Boston City Council on Wednesday to start the conversation about what rates would look like. "I've heard from a lot of residents in my ...
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Could Boston implement a sugary drink tax? Some city councilors want to explore the idea.
Councilor Sharon Durkan, who introduced the idea, argued the tax could be an effective way to encourage residents to make healthier dietary choices while also raising revenue the city could spend ...
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Boston City Hall, once named 4th ugliest building in the world, is now a historical landmark
Boston City Hall, known for its brutalist architecture, is now an official historical landmark despite once being named the ...
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Boston city councilor proposing sugar tax on sweetened drinks
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public health and combat obesity. “We tax alcohol, we tax ...
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Boston City Council will consider future of parking minimums for new buildings
Councilor Sharon Durkan says ending parking minimums would let builders create more housing within a single project and face fewer hurdles during the overall process NBC Universal, Inc. Boston ...