City Council Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery Hearing on Docket #1033

Order for a hearing to address the humanitarian crisis at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and Section 35 as a treatment option.

This matter is sponsored by Councilor Erin Murphy and Councilor Frank Baker and was referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery on August 31, 2022.

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

Public Testimony

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify. If you have not testified at a Council hearing before, please arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up and become familiar with the hearing format, testimony locations and sound system. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing.

The public may also watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors.

Committee Liaison: Juan Lopez - juan.lopez@boston.gov

Committee - ccc.health@boston.gov

Mail Address: Boston City Council, One City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02201

Fax Number: 617-635-4203 – Attn: Docket #1033

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