Mayor Menino Back and Running Boston City Hall

Mayor Thomas Menino met with his Cabinet and is back in City Hall.

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is back in City Hall and running the city as he was before being hospitalized for two months.  "The Mayor’s doing great. He’s working. He’s been in City Hall a couple times this week to check in with his staff," said John Guilfoil, city spokesman. Menino celebrated his 70th birthday at City Hall on Dec. 27, Guilfoil said.  "He was at his Cabinet meeting yesterday (Jan. 2), to see all the Cabinet secretaries. They were all excited to see him. And we’re getting back to normal," added Guilfoil.  Menino, who's known for being in the neighborhoods, is not back to running that part of his mayoral routine yet.  "The neighborhoods are where he wants to be and he’s very eager to get out there," said Guilfoil. The five-…

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Menino Remains Hospitalized with Worsening Back Pain

The mayor has been hospitalized for weeks with a viral infection, blot clot and compression fracture in his back. The other conditions have abated but the back pain has worsened, according to his physicians.

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino remains hospitalized with worsening back pain, according to his physicians at Brigham and Women’s hospital. Doctors Dale Adler and Charles Morris addressed the mayor’s condition in a Tuesday afternoon press conference at the hospital. Menino suffered a compression fracture in his back while in the hospital, which, coupled with a viral infection, and a blood clot in his leg, has left the mayor hospitalized for weeks. "The Mayor is doing quite well, and sends his regards," began Dot Joyce, chief communications officer for Boston. Joyce called the back pain a “minor setback” and said Menino was getting healthier every day. The doctors would not commit to a timeline for Menino’s release from the hospital or return to…

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Should the State Reinstate Boston's Pit Bull Muzzle Law?

A new state law bans animal control laws that target specific breeds, nullifying a Boston regulation for pit bulls. Does the new law go to far?

Boston officials are fuming over a new state law that nullifies the city's pit bull muzzle law. According to the Boston Herald, Mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Ron Consalvo are among the city leaders criticizing the new state law, saying the city knows best when it comes to protecting the public from what many consider vicious dogs. The new state rule, supported by animal rights groups, bans breed-specific regulations, like muzzle and leashing laws for pit bulls or other types of dogs the public considers aggressive or violent.  Does the new state law go too far? Should cities and towns get to decide what kinds of dogs need muzzles? Or do you believe the laws supporters when they say there's no data to support breed-specific laws? …

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Despite Tough Economy, Boston's Proposed 2012 Budget Has Bright Outlook

Mayor Thomas Menino met with media outlets for a discussion of the Fiscal 2012 budget and its impacts on Boston's neighborhoods.

Yes, America still has a depressed economy, but while Boston has also felt repercussions of state and federal funding cuts, the city's 2012 budget has bright spots – such as the renovations of several neighborhood parks.  On Friday, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino met with media outlets to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012 and its impacts on Boston's neighborhoods. The recommended budget is set to increase at total of $58.7 million, or a 2.5 increase from last year's to $2.4 billion. The Boston City Council is currently discussing the budget, which needs to be passed by the last day of June for it to be included in the FY 2012 budget. Click here for the proposed FY2012 budget. Menino stressed proposed capital plan projects will …

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Menino Hosts Boston Bruins "Pep" Conference

Game Three of the Stanley Cup Finals starts tonight at 8 p.m.

Mayor Thomas Menino joined Boston Bruins President Cam Neely, TD Garden President John Wentzell, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis, MBTA officials and Bruins mascot Blades on Monday afternoon to encourage fans to support the Boston Bruins as they challenge the Vancouver Canucks for the Stanley Cup. Mayor Menino urged fans to act responsibly as the Bruins prepare to host their first home game of the series at the TD Garden and encouraged Bostonians to show their support by wearing black and gold on game days throughout the series. “Boston is the best sports town in America and it’s great to finally be able to welcome the Stanley Cup Finals to Boston and cheer on our Bruins,” Menino said. “It’s important that these games are a safe and…

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