GlOBE EDITORIAL Polluters: smile and say cheese March 15, 2010
Hub school officials say budget gap nearly filled But closings are still on the table By James Vaznis, Globe Staff | March 11, 2010 More
Decision expected March 10 on Roslindale K-8 option By Reginald Zimmerman GateHouse News Service Posted Mar 04, 2010 @ 07:21 PM More
Roslindale gets closer to K-8 option By Reginald Zimmerman GateHouse News Service Posted Mar 01, 2010 More
$6000 Cameras to Catch Illegal Dumping in Boston? WBZ The Boston Dumping Grounds Posted by Steve_Bognar_EP
Universal HUB Boston declares war on cheapskate suburbanites, contractors dumping their crap in the city By adamg - 3/8/10 - 2:02 pm More
Hyde Park street’s squeaky wheel gets results Neighborhood sees city answer its calls By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff | March 8, 2010 More
Boston City Councilor wants to crack down on illegal dumping WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe with more.
Thomas M. Menino backs bid to block dumping in Hub By Richard Weir | Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Mayor Thomas M. Menino is getting behind a city councilor’s proposal to rig the city with wireless cameras to snag suburbanites and contractors illegally dumping their trash on city streets. More Local politician wants city to crack down - in a flash By Richard Weir | Monday, November 16, 2009 More
Illegal dumpers trashed Many call for cameras to deter scofflaws By Richard Weir | Monday, November 16, 2009 | More
Already the ’13 rumors fly By Wayne Woodlief Thursday, November 5, 2009 http://www.bostonherald.com
Councilor Consalvo's legislation helps ISD hold banks accountable By Pat Tarantino West Roxbury Transcript Thu Oct 22, 2009
Foreclosed homes are not an unusual sight in the West Roxbury and Roslindale area as the country struggles through the ongoing recession, but legislation by Boston City Councilor Rob Consalvo has created an innovative silver lining.... More
Consalvo and ISD get tough with foreclosure fines By Patrick Clark Bulletin Newspapers October 29, 2009 More
Boston City Councilor Rob Consalvo has filed an ordinance that would require all armed security guards be registered with the Boston Police Department. More
By David Ertischek GateHouse News Service Posted Aug 05, 2009
Councilors seek disclosure of finances, by election time By John C. Drake, Globe Staff | April 15, 2009 Read More
Hub pol eyes auto-matic fines for car plate cheats Edward Mason Boston Herald March 23, 2009 Read more
You live in Boston but have out-of-state plates? Not for long… By David Ertischek Roslindale Transcript March 03, 2009 Read More
Out of state plates in the crosshairs
Joseph Mont Bulletin Newspapers March 09, 2009
Councilor Consalvo pushes ban on hallucinogenic herb… Ed Mason Boston Herald January 30, 2009 Read More
Consalvo’s ordinance would require charity bin organizations to register with city, giving officials a better handle on the number of boxes, locations and contact information. By Ric Kahn Boston Globe, November 2, 2008 Read More
City Councilor Rob Consalvo goes after gang tags because of their sinister purpose. By Edward Mason Boston Herald September 2, 2008 Read more
Consalvo tackles foreclosed problem properties By David Ertischek Wed Dec 12, 2007, 11:47 AM EST Roslindale - While President George W. Bush announced last week the option for financial institutions to voluntarily freeze some of the adjustable mortgages to slow the rise in foreclosures, City Councilor Rob Consalvo is tackling another side of the foreclosure issue — abandoned foreclosed properties. Read more
Blight fight City Council wants banks to maintain foreclosed home Christopher Loh, Reporter With foreclosures in Boston on the sharp increase, city councilors want to make sure banks - not taxpayers - are responsible for keeping those homes from turning to blight.
City Councilor Rob Consalvo asked for a hearing on the matter and received the backing of the entire council. "They recognize that it's an issue citywide," Consalvo said yesterday. Read more*
Walk this way If a safety-minded Boston councilor has his way, flashing crosswalks - like the one making eyes at drivers in Cambridge - may be coming to a street near you.
By Ric Kahn, Globe Staff | October 21, 2007 Read more |