City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Dockets #0138 and #0139

Ordinance regulating honey bees.

Text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to honey bees.

These matters were referred to the Committee on January 11, 2023.  The sponsors of the dockets are Councilors Louijeune, Bok, and Arroyo.

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony    

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Staff Contact:  Christine O’Donnell

Mail Address:  Dockets #0138, #0139 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.go@Boston.gov

Staff Email:   christine.odonnell@boston.gov    Staff Telephone:  617-635-1185

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