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Caitlin is 'le SPOOKY'. @looly.bsky.social · 19h

TOMORROW: District 9 Candidate Forum, 6:30PM
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For wicked informed votahs in 02134 and 02135.

TOMORROW: District 9 Candidate Forum, 6:30PM

Meet Liz Breadon and Pilar Ortiz, and hear their vision for a Progressive Allston-Brighton

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · 1d

Excited to announce our upcoming Boston City Council District 9 Forum with @lizbreadon.bsky.social and @ortizforboston.bsky.social!

Come join us on Monday at 6:30!

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Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale @prowroxroz.bsky.social · 6d

One month left till Election Day in Boston. The Mayor's race is settled, but City Council is not. PWRR members voted to endorse Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Henry Santana, and Marvin Mathelier for At-Large; Enrique Pepén for D5; Ben Weber for D6. #bospoli

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Caitlin is 'le SPOOKY'. @looly.bsky.social · 7d

Hello, neighbors.

Will I follow through on my constant threats to bring fresh baked goods to our monthly meeting on Tuesday, or once again be distracted by a shiny object?

ONE WAY TO FIND OUT.

Allston-Brighton Progressives

Local chapter of Progressive MA.

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · 7d

Time for our October Meeting! Join us Tuesday 10/7 at 6:30PM.

Elections, D9 council forum, and ballot initiatives, among other fun topics!

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October Meeting: Tuesday 10/7, 6:30PM

Elections, upcoming D9 Candidate Forum, and Meet Ricky Meinke of Rat City Arts Festival

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Aug 28

and then hopefully called a friend to help.

a close up of an alien 's face with a light shining on it

Alt: a close up of an alien 's face with a light shining on it - E.T. who famously loved reese's pieces because Mars & Co told Stephen Spielberg they couldn't use M&Ms, so Hershey pounced on the opportunity. True Story!

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Aug 28

Aaron, I would like to sincerely apologize from across the river at how hard this made us laugh.

a man in a red shirt that says " there is candy " is holding candy

ALT: a man in a red shirt that says " there is candy " is holding candy

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Aug 28

Finally our long neighborhood nightmare is over:

🎉 🥳 THEY'RE KEEPING THE SIGN 🥳 🎉

I still don't regret buying my dad this T-Shirt on Etsy though:
www.etsy.com/listing/1893...

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · Aug 28

This isn’t a game of authoritarian Monopoly.

Other countries aren’t for sale. Boston’s South Station isn’t a federal property.

A federal official said South Station needs to address crime and safety. What’s next for the transit hub? - The Boston Globe

The Trump administration announced plans Wednesday to take over management of Union Station.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · Aug 28

@edflynnforboston.bsky.social is an embarrassment to the City. He has spent the entire summer carrying water for Trump. It's truly appalling, and he should be ashamed of himself. universalhub.com/2025/flynn-b...

Flynn blocks council from approving resolution backing mayor's battle with the regime; says councilors need to get back to basics like potholes, sidewalk repair and Mass and Cass

City Councilor Ed Flynn today used a council parliamentary rule to keep the council from approving a resolution in support of Mayor Wu's vow to fight the regime's threats to cancel federal aid to the ...

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Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · Aug 28

2 PM today

The only excitement was the greeting committee for the new Acela coming in.

And while my train was ten minutes late leaving, it got to Worcester on time.

The photo of the outside of a tan curved edifice with arched first floor doors and tall narrow windows between columns above. A smattering of people walk towards the building.

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Universal Hub @universalhub.com · Aug 28

If you're passing through South Station tonight or tomorrow, why not take a photo of its charm or people not being crimed up, so we can show why we don't need any dictator fan bois and former grade-B Real World actors taking it over?
#Boston #MBTA

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Aug 9

Latest Team Email:

Community Plan, Municipal Election Prep, and NEW! Committee Opportunities abprogressives.beehiiv.com/p/community-...

Community Plan, Municipal Election Prep, and NEW! Committee Opportunities

August Meeting Recap

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Aug 5

AB Progressives - Tonight, 6:30PM!

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AB Progressives - Tonight, 6:30PM

Municipal Elections! Neighborhood Events! Postcard Writing!

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 14

Audrey from @abhousingaction.org killing it telling our neighbors about the huge amount of activity going on in the city and and area generally related to housing and displacement.

We’re lucky to have so many neighborhood advocates.

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Caitlin is 'le SPOOKY'. @looly.bsky.social · Jul 14

Excited for our first @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social organizing fair with a ton of great local orgs. And we have snacks!

Audience getting ready to hear from community orgs

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 14

While at the organizing fair I’d be remiss not to share our flyer!

I designed it myself, it took dozens of seconds.

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 14

And @sierraclub.org is always a hit with the crowd and tonight is no exception!

And they always have great t-shirts.

Stop logging near the Quabbin!

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 14

Great hearing from @hessann.bsky.social of Boston Climate Action Network at our organizing fair. @bostonclimate.bsky.social

A compelling vision for a more sustainable future.

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 9

T-90 Minutes until our At-Large City Council Candidate Forum!

Hope to see you there :)

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Progressive WRox/Roz & Allston/Brighton Progressives At-Large City Council Candidates Forum - 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email...

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 8

Excited to hear from candidates including @ruthzee.bsky.social, @marvinforboston.bsky.social, @juliaforboston.bsky.social, @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social, and @alexandravaldez.bsky.social!

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Allston-Brighton Progressives @allstonbrightonpma.bsky.social · Jul 8

Exciting news!

AB Progressives are co-hosting a candidate forum for the At-Large City Council race, put together by our friends and neighbors in Westie and Roslindale (hi there @prowroxroz.bsky.social!).

Join us tomorrow, 7/9, at 7PM. Zoom link below!

bit.ly/BosAtLargeJu...

graphic promoting an at-large city council candidate forum for wednesday july 9 at 7PM hosting by Progressive MA's local Westie/Rozzi and Allston-Brighton chapters.

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Progressive Mass @progressivemass.bsky.social · Jun 24

The House and Senate finally agreed to Joint Rules (pending a final vote).

These should have been finalized months ago, but there are some real wins in here. Let's review. 🧵

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Beacon Hill's New Rules Are Late But Contain Wins for Democracy

At the start of the new legislative session, both Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano pledged a commitment to increase the transparency, accountability, and efficiency of the l...

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Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · May 31

Thanks to everyone who came to the #Allston #Brighton Anti-Displacement Workshop today and sharing your stories. And thank you City of Boston staff for putting this plan together and Charlesview for creating a wonderful space for the community to come together. www.boston.gov/departments/...

Anti-Displacement Action Plan

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Barbara Parmenter @geoparmenter.bsky.social · May 31

It was so good to see residents of all ages and business owners sharing what they love about #Allston #Brighton and learning about resources to help folks have a future here.

Allston-Brighton Housing Action @abhousingaction.org · May 31

Thanks to everyone who came to the #Allston #Brighton Anti-Displacement Workshop today and sharing your stories. And thank you City of Boston staff for putting this plan together and Charlesview for creating a wonderful space for the community to come together. www.boston.gov/departments/...

Anti-Displacement Action Plan

www.boston.gov

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