Dear Erin,

I hope you are enjoying your summer! Team Murphy continues to work hard to deliver the best constituent services to the residents in every neighborhood and to be a fair and reasonable voice that you can count on at City Hall.

As summer unfolds, I encourage you to enjoy the many wonderful events and activities our city has to offer. From farmers markets to concerts in the park, let's embrace the spirit of community and celebrate the diversity that makes Boston such a remarkable place.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. It is an honor to serve as your At-Large City Councilor. Should you need any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our office. Wishing you a memorable and rejuvenating summer!

Best,

Curley Community Center Beach Remains Closed

While the work of the building project is complete and the magnificent new indoor facilities are ready to be used by thousands of children, seniors, and others, unfortunately, the opening of the beaches has been delayed again.



I share the frustration of residents who are disappointed in the City of Boston’s lack of timely responsiveness in submitting the required Beach Operations Management Plan (BOMP) to the state in time for the outdoor facilities and beach at the Curley Center to be opened to the public. That is why I called on the Conservation Commission to hold an emergency meeting so we can get the only beach run by the City of Boston open while it is still summer!

The Curley CC Beach remains closed during the hottest days of the summer.

Murphy Warns of Dangerous Public Safety Staffing Levels

BOSTON, July 10, 2023 -- Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy on Monday called for renewed urgency around emergency services staffing levels, citing unacceptable risks to public health in all of Boston’s neighborhoods resulting from a response system pressured to a dangerous extent.

Support for our Haitian Migrants

We are a city of immigrants and those who welcome immigrants, and the Haitian community has been such a vibrant part of our city's fabric. We need to do all we can to support the Haitian migrants.

Like many of my fellow Bostonians, I have been alarmed by the situation facing the Haitian people escaping violence in their home country by coming to our city. We are fortunate in Boston to have world-class facilities, non-profits, and professionals devoted to helping these refugees, but our system of safety nets has already been strained by a housing crisis that long predates this current administration. 

Team Murphy joined nurses and staff from Boston Medical Center who are overwhelmed by the migrants arriving at BMC without the proper supports to help them. We will continue to work with City and State officials and the Boston Public Health Commission.

City Council Summer Interns

Thank you Juan Lopez for taking the time to give all our summer interns a tour of City Hall and explain the rich history of the building and the Council. Team Murphy appreciates you!

Ward 17 Committee

Joined the Ward 17 Candidate Night to share my vision and the work I will continue on the Council. We are just getting started. For the rest of 2023, we will continue to answer constituent calls, show up in every neighborhood, advocate for our most vulnerable, and be a reasonable voice that you can count on at City Hall.

Thank you Chinatown Main Street for hosting the 19th Annual Summer Festival in Chinatown. Supporting our small businesses, in every neighborhood across Boston, is important to keep our communities thriving.

I was excited to participate in the ribbon cutting at the extensively renovated Curley Recreation Center in South Boston that was the culmination of a years-long, $31 million design and construction project patiently anticipated by the people of Boston, and particularly South Boston.

Fun time at the Carnival Cooler at Carson Beach sponsored by the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston. Thank you Ms. Shirley for all you do!

Congratulations Deja Brew on receiving the Legacy Business Award from the City Of Boston. I love stopping by for your oatmeal chocolate-chip iced coffee.

The North End is full of so many great restaurants and coffee shops and I enjoy visiting them to meet with residents and hear what is going in the neighborhood.

Team Murphy enjoyed the Art Show at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Team Murphy was proud to present a Resolution honoring Jo-Ann Silva-Wombush for her years of service at the Codman Square Health Center. Thank you Jo-Ann for keeping our comunity healthy for all these years.

Check out Neponset Avenue's newest small business, Lazy Bear Creamery! Congratulations Matty! My first, of many, visits was delicious.

Joined the the first Peace Walk with the St. Peter's Community led by Father Currie and the Boston Police District C-11. They will continue to walk and pray on Tuesday nights through out the summer from 6-7pm. If you want to join them they meet at the Teen Center Parking lot.

Wonderful time at the 2nd Annual Boston Little Saigon Night Market - CHO DÊM • Thank you to all the sponsors, vendors and city departments who helped make this all possible!

Team Murphy had a fun time at the 4th Annual Maritime Festival at Constitution Beach in East Boston.

Independence Day 🇺🇸

Celebrated Independence Day by reflecting on the freedom we have in our nation, marching in the parade and gathering for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. We live in the greatest country and the most inclusive city. Happy Independence Day Boston!

Harborfest

Kicked off Boston Harborfest's 4th of July weekend by celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Thank you to Montilios for the amazing cake.

Cape Verdean Flag Raising 🇨🇻

Thank you to our Cape Verdean community for coming out to celebrate the flag raising on City Hall Plaza.

Wonderful celebration of Venezuelan Independence Day at City Hall. Our cultural differences are what makes our city so strong and vibrant.

Waterfront Day with the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park

Honored to participate in the reopening of Jeep Jones Park in Roxbury. It was great to see so many neighborhood kids playing on the basketball courts and in the playground enjoying the extensive renovations.

Jazz in the Peace Garden at First Church in Roxbury was fun time.

Thank you Suffolk Construction for opening your space so we could have a meeting to listen to the residents and business owners about continued concerns around quality of life issues in the area. Team Murphy will continue to uplift the voices of all those involved in this public health crisis.

Thank you to families at the South Street BHA for inviting me to your Unity Day. Shout-out to City on a Hill Church for volunteering to make this day such a success for the families.

Festival Betances 🇵🇷

Sang and danced at the Festival Betances Parade through the Villa Victoria community as we celebrated the Puerto Rican culture.

Proud to celebrate Auntie Kay with colleagues and her South Boston Non-Profit friends. Thank you for your 50+ years of service to the residents of the City of Boston.

Thank you Keystone seniors for inviting me to your “Walk the Beat” through Pope John Paul Park with the Community Police. We had fun!

Joined Council President Flynn, Councilor Flaherty and South Boston neighbors for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the South Boston Elderly - James Flaherty Development.

We joined the community police officers at the Garvey Park Summer Camp.

30x30: Advancing Women in Policing

Proud to join our female officers at the Boston Police Department signing of the 30x30 Initiative, which aims to advance women in the police force to have 30% of sworn recruits be women by 2030.

Thank you Officer Manny for all you do in our community. Team Murphy appreciates you always showing up.

Get to meet Team Murphy member Rakiem Strickland, who has been a leader of a Walking Group called 'Family and Friends Living Healthy' in Dorchester for several years. We are happy to have him and his passion for community engagement and advocacy on our team.

Honored to attend the 2nd Annual Gala for the Boston Union Trade Sisters! Making sure women see labor as a pathway for them is a priority in our office. We will continue to uplift unions and work alongside them to help increase women applying.

Murphy Mondays are BACK! Send in pictures of your cute pets, Email them to [email protected] ! Team Murphy can't wait to share pics of all of your furry friends. 🐾

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