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Council votes: grants, donations, age‑waiver petitions and ceremonial resolutions approved
Summary
The City Council passed a set of grant acceptances, an in‑kind donation, several special‑law petitions to waive police maximum-age requirements, and multiple ceremonial resolutions recognizing awareness months and local designations; items are summarized in a 'Votes at a glance' list.
At Wednesday’s meeting the Boston City Council approved a number of formal actions, many by suspension of the rules and voice vote followed by roll calls. Below is a concise 'Votes at a glance' summary of the docketed items the Council acted on during the session.
Votes at a glance
- Dockets 1777–1782: Six federal Title III grants for Age Strong (total $4,656,979) — accepted and passed (see separate article for details).
- Docket 1783: In‑kind donation of eight hand dryers (installation labor/materials) valued at $11,070 from Excel Dryer in coordination with Co Design Collaborative for City Hall, Faneuil Hall, and Thomas Johnson Community Center — suspension of rules and passage recorded; mover: Councilor Papan; outcome: approved.
- Dockets 1787–1790 (homero petitions): Special‑law petitions directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age…
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