Boston City Council and Cultural Board Convene for Key Hearings and Grant Votes

Active Monday for Boston Government as Legislative Term Intensifies

Boston’s municipal government is starting the week with a full slate of virtual sessions today, Monday, February 2, 2026. From high-level policy hearings to local grant allocations, officials are addressing several key items that will shape the city’s fiscal and operational landscape for the 2026-2027 legislative cycle.

City Council Tackles Early Term Dockets

The Boston City Council’s Committee of the Whole is scheduled to convene at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual public hearing. The session is focused on Dockets #0124 through #0127. While these dockets represent some of the first formal business of the new year, they follow a series of recent filings by Council members aimed at refining city operations. Among the items currently under consideration in the broader Council agenda are proposed amendments to the City Council Rules for the 2026-2027 term and several new ordinances, including the establishment of a White Stadium Oversight Committee and regulations for municipal identification cards.

Boston Cultural Council to Finalize Grant Decisions

Later this evening, the Boston Cultural Council Board will hold a virtual meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to make critical decisions regarding the FY26 grant cycle. According to the official agenda, the board is expected to review and vote on grant distributions that support local arts and cultural organizations across the city’s neighborhoods. These grants are a cornerstone of the city’s effort to maintain its vibrant arts scene and provide essential funding for community-based programming throughout the upcoming fiscal year.

Property Tax Deadline and Education Oversight

Today also marks a significant administrative milestone for residents, as the first major property tax installment of 2026 is due. Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration has highlighted available resources, including a 2026 Property Tax Relief Calculator, to assist homeowners navigating recent tax classification changes. The focus on fiscal health extends to the education sector today as well, with the UP Academy Charter School Finance Committee meeting this morning to discuss budgetary oversight, followed by a late-afternoon session of the KIPP Academy Teaching and Learning Committee.

A Focused Start to the Second Term

These meetings come just weeks after Mayor Wu and the newly seated City Council, including new District 7 representative Miniard Culpepper, were sworn in at Symphony Hall. The administration has signaled that today’s activities reflect a continued commitment to housing stability, educational equity, and transparent governance as the city enters the heart of its winter legislative session.