May 23, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 10

The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England

Boston Mayor Walsh hosts open house for downtown residents

Mayor Marty Walsh took photos Feb. 24 with Chinatown residents at an open house at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School.(Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.)

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh held his first 2020 open house Feb. 24 at the Boston Centers for Youth and Family Quincy Community Center.

City departments set up booths and handed out flyers, with staffers answering questions from residents. Walsh made the rounds, speaking to and taking photos with residents at the event.

The Boston Fire Department set up an interactive display about fire hazards around homes. (Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.)
City departments prepared flyers and brochures about new programs.(Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.)
Boston Planning and Development Agency introduced creative ways to engage residents on upcoming building plans.(Image courtesy of Yiming Zhao.)

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