Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta

At last night’s hearing on the proposed O’Bryant relocation, I uplifted the concerns of Charlestown & Eastie residents and reiterated that an increased daily commute time is not setting up our students for success. It is essential we examine these impacts for students.

Watch my full remarks: https://youtu.be/UeUhHJYslYY

Proud to have welcomed the Army and Navy to the Council today alongside my council colleagues. Thank you Council President for hosting them and thank you to all our military members for their service to our country 🇺🇸

Thrilled to host students at the Council Chambers & hear about their priorities and how I can continue advocating for their needs 📚 Thank you to Mr. Maguire for bringing the students to City Hall.

The rain was no match for today’s beautiful tree lightings in D1 🎄 Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays with your loved ones! Thank you for continuing this lovely tradition.

Happy to have stopped at the annual Toys for Tots at the Warren Tavern in Charlestown 🎁

La lluvia no fue nada para las celebraciones en el distrito 🎄 Les deseo a todos que pasen unas fiestas con sus familias y amistades! Gracias por continuar esta tradición.

Congratulations to the recent graduates of .boston Intermediate English course 🎓 I’m so proud of your academic achievements!

Felicidades a los recentes graduados del curso intermedio de inglés de .boston 🎓 Estoy orgullosa de sus logros académicos!

The Christmas spirit is thriving in Charlestown! Thank you to and all of the incredible small business owners for organizing this joyful event! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

The festivities continue in the district! Love joining the Ruggiero Family for the annual Orient Heights tree lighting 🎄I always look forward to seeing the kid’s smiles counting down with Santa and seeing the dancers show off their skills!

I joined the North End Holiday Stroll this afternoon and it was a pleasure to connect with neighbors to celebrate the holiday season 🎄✨ Thank you to the organizers for organizing the stroll!

The cold weather is here ❄️ We know that means many neighbors will need a jacket to keep them warm this season. Please consider donating new or gently used winter coats (of all sizes) to ABCD’s Community Closet!

If you are in need of one, please call 617-567-8857.

Estamos en la temporada fría ❄️ Sabemos que esto significa que nuestros vecinos van a necesitar un abrigo para mantenerse caliente. Por favor considere donar abrigos nuevos o en buen estado al closet comunitario de ABCD!

Si necesita usted una, llame al 617-567-8857.

Thrilled to see the Mario Umana Academy’s cross work is now accessible! Thank you to the Streets Cabinet for all your work in making this possible & to the neighbors that advocated for it.

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We held a hearing on my proposed ordinance to establish street food enterprises with streamlined & accessible regulations. We can unlock an economic mobility tool & revitalize our main streets. Look forward to the future conversations on fostering our economic vibrancy.

Watch the hearing ➡️ https://youtu.be/_t1tUFWrFAk?si=_tY6gXEaClCg7r3a

Tuvimos una audiencia sobre mi propuesta de ordenanza para establecer empresas de comida callejera con regulaciones simplificadas y accesibles. Podemos brindar una herramienta de movilidad económica y revitalizar nuestras calles. Espero continuar con conversaciones futuras sobre nuestra vitalidad económica.

Mire la audiencia ➡️ https://youtu.be/_t1tUFWrFAk?si=_tY6gXEaClCg7r3a

I had the opportunity to visit the Blackstone Apartments, which is 100% affordable & senior housing. Thank you Preservation of Affordable Housing & the staff for allowing me to learn about the operations & your work to ensure it remains affordable.

Happening now! Tune in to today’s on regulations for non-motorized street food charts.

🔗 https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16057066

Esta ocurriendo ahorita! Sintonice a la audiencia sobre las regulaciones para empresas de comida ambulante.

Street vending is the oldest informal version of commerce. Right now, it is extremely difficult to start & operate a non-motorized cart. Boston can utilize these reforms & oversight as an economic mobility tool & invigorate neighborhood main streets. Read more at Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/25/boston-food-scene-city-council-looks-to-make-it-easier-to-become-a-street-vendor/

Another incredible year of the annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner! I’m always grateful for the opportunity to join the Madaro Family Community Fund for their annual dinner. Thank you for providing meals to the community 🦃✨ I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Otro año incredible de la cena del día de acción de gracias! Estoy agradecida de poder participar otro año más. Gracias y al Madaro Family Community Fund por proporcionar cenas a la comunidad 🦃✨ Espero que todos tenga un feliz día.

Wishing everyone a wonderful day with friends and family. 🦃🍁

Deseándoles a todos un día maravilloso con amigos y su familia. 🦃🍁

Team Gigi had a great time helping prep for the annual Madaro Family Community Dinner! will be gathering tomorrow, November 23rd, for Thanksgiving Day at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, serving meals from 11AM-1PM with both sit-down or take-out meal options. 🍽

Thrilled to join the 27th Annual Table of Friends and help serve Thanksgiving meals to guests! Thank you Glen Thornborough for the invite and for hosting this annual giveaway 🦃

It’s the holiday season and we’re getting festive across the district! I had a wonderful time joining the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting 🎄✨ Thank you to the organizers for putting the celebration together!

Great to join Harvest on Vine’s Thanksgiving Distribution & connect with neighbors in Charlestown 🦃 Grateful for all the work they do to ensure our community is fed & for the volunteers who help run the monthly distributions!

Started off Thanksgiving celebrations with our wonderful Nazarro Center seniors. Nothing cannolis from to go with turkey day dinner. 🦃

Congratulations to the on ranking in the top 5 elementary schools in the state! The Eliot supports student populations that require additional resources & care and have proven their academic strength & achievements to ensure all students can succeed ✏️

Had a wonderful evening joining in the annual tradition of the trellis lighting ✨ The holiday spirit is kicking in District 1 & I can’t wait to continuing celebrating with everyone this season! Thank you to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for putting this annual tradition.

Had a wonderful evening at the East Boston Artists Group’s special exhibit & reception at the ! I’m grateful to the ICA for partnering with Eastie artists to showcase their art that has existed here for decades & seeing our waterfront activated for artistic space.

Tuve una linda noche con la comunidad en el ICA Watershed para la exposición y recepción del grupo de artistas de East Boston! Estoy agradecida con el ICA por trabajar con los artistas para que puedan presentar su arte y ver nuestra costa usada para exponer arte de la comunidad.

Thrilled to kick off the Thanksgiving festivities in District 1 with ’s Thanksgiving Party in the North End for our lovely seniors! Thank you to the North End/West End delegation for partnering to provide our seniors with grocery gift cards.

North End & Charlestown, save the date for my upcoming coffee hours! ☕️ I’m looking forward to connecting with many of you about the neighborhood. Stop by and say hello 👋

🗓️ North End, 12/9 at 10am, Caffè Paradiso

🗓️ Charlestown, 12/16 at 10am, Anna’s Cafe

Thanks to Mike Deehan at Axios for highlighting my ordinance that seeks to expand food carts and street vending in Boston. We’re holding a hearing on 11/28 to review proposed regulations, and how we can help entrepreneurs break down barriers of entry. Link ➡️ https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/11/16/boston-food-cart-law-zone-city-hall

Congratulations to for reaching a tentative agreement for our janitorial employees! Proud to stand in solidarity to ensure all workers have dignified working conditions and are treated with respect. WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN! ✊

¡Felicidades a por llegar a un acuerdo tentativo para nuestros empleados de limpieza! Estoy orgullosa de estar en solidaridad para garantizar que todos los trabajadores tengan condiciones de trabajo dignas y sean tratados con respeto. ¡CUANDO LUCHAMOS, GANAMOS! ✊

Had the privilege to host Project Bread for a Lunch & Speaker Series with my Boston City Council colleagues. Project Bread is Eastie based but their track record of work city & state wide to address food insecurity is incredible. Thank you Bono Restaurant & Catering for the delicious food!

Tuve el privilegio de tener a Project Bread para una serie de almuerzo con mis colegas del consejo municipal de Boston. Ellos tienen su sede en Eastie pero su trayectoria de trabajo en Boston y el estado para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria es increíble. Gracias Bono Restaurant & Catering por la comida!

Thrilled to join East Boston Community Soup Kitchen & celebrate the volunteers who have helped them in their remodeling efforts with funding from Rep. ! I’m so grateful to have the EBCSK on the ground supporting our neighbors & can’t wait to see their continued work.

Fue un placer unirme con el East Boston Community Soup Kitchen y celebrar los voluntarios que lea ayudaron con la remodelación de la cocina. Estoy agraciada se tener a EBCSK en la comunidad ayudando a nuestros vecinos y se que continuarán trabajando para nuestros vecinos.

Congratulations to Rose International Tapas on their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony! Thrilled to welcome you into the neighborhood ✨

Felicidades a Rose International Tapas en su inauguración! Estoy emocionada de tenerlos en la comunidad ✨

Boston can mirror climate resilience leadership of Hoboken, NJ. They’re ready to manage 90% of rain events due to redesign doubling as public space. They’ve hired a Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate resources & embed change faster. I’ll push w urgency for these investments.

Read about Hoboken’s story: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/headway/hoboken-floods.html

Had a great morning in the North End. Thank you Sgt. Zachary Crossen & District 1 Co-Response Clinician Frankie Bollitier for the neighborhood walk through. Got to stop by the Pink Carrot with Jack & connect while sidewalk and ramp repair on Salem and Prince Street was underway!

I had a wonderful time in community at ’s first gala celebrating their work for the last decade! Thank you for your commitment to showcase our community’s art and culture 🎭💃 I’m in awe of everyone’s talent & look forward to seeing you all continue to grow!

Tuve un lindo tiempo con la comunidad en la primera gala de celebrando su trabajo por los ultimo diez años! Gracias por su compromiso a compartir la cultura y arte de la comunidad 🎭💃 ¡Estoy asombrada por el talento de todos y espero verlos seguir creciendo!

Happy Diwali! May the light of the diyas illuminate your path towards success, peace, and happiness throughout the year. ✨

On Veterans Day, we honor all who served and continue to serve our country and keep us safe. Today and every day we are grateful for your service and sacrifices 🇺🇸

Great time last evening at the Charlestown Veteran’s Dinner honoring all who have served and continue to serve our country! It was an honor to recognize Jamie McLaughlin for his military service to our country 🇺🇸

It was an honor to host the 50th anniversary of the annual Election Day Luncheon at Santarpio’s 🍕It was great to bring everyone together, set our differences aside, and break bread!

https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/07/election-day-lunch-at-santarpios-pizza-in-east-boston-celebrates-50-years-of-bringing-community-together

I’m sponsoring a hearing on regulations for non-motorized street food charts. Looking forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure we’re breaking down barriers & providing another economic mobility tool.

🗓️ Nov. 28
⏰ 2pm
📍Zoom, https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16057066

Estoy patrocinando una audience sobre las normativas para empresas de comida ambulante. Espero poder trabajar con todas las partes interesadas para garantizar que estamos derribando barreras y brindando otra herramienta de movilidad económica.

🗓️ 28 de Nov
⏰ 2pm
📍Zoom, https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16057066