Benjamin Weber
@ben4district6
Husband, dad to two BPS kids and one dachshund. Workers' rights lawyer, JP Soccer coach, and Boston City Councilor for District 6
Have something you’d like to talk with Ben about? Team Weber will be at Sugar Bakery at 11am this Friday, come for a chat and stay for the brambles! Hope to see you there. If you can’t make it but want assistance please reach out to korri.crowley@boston.gov or call the office at 617-635-4220
🍧Japanese style shaved ice and a chance to chat with Ben?! ❗️Say less
Ben’s Book and Movie Club is back with a fresh batch of on-theme recommendations! Let us know if you read or watch any of these, we’d love to hear your review.
This past Thursday was the first Walks with Weber of the summer. Team Weber spent the morning: 💈Celebrating one year of Mendez Barbershop ☕️Coffee and chatting at Recreo 🇹🇭A stop @klinthai_ 💇🏻♀️Visiting our friend Kanessa at Perfect10 🧑🏽🩰And most joining a dance class at West Rox School of dance
🚧 Expect potentially significant delays for the next 6 months 🚧 Plan accordingly 🚧 Stay informed
🚦We’ll be in West Roxbury this Thursday, 7/17, from 9:30 - 12:30 (ish!) 🚦Come chat at @elrecreocoffee around 10. 🚦Say hi if you see us on the street!
Had a great tour of Billings Field with reps from the Parks Dept. The project is on track for a partial opening in Nov. The courts, including street hockey, the ramp from Bellevue St, + the walking paths will all be open. The grass will need to take root and will be ready in spring 27.
FY27 Budget goes into effect today! The City Council restored funding cuts to over 20 grants & programs like: Age Strong, Youth Jobs, Housing Vouchers, Equity Grants, Access to Counsel, and more. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get this done.
The City of Boston has issued an excessive heat warning until Friday July 3rd. Visit Boston.gov/heat for more information, and stay cool and safe.
Boston Firefighter Bobby Kilduff continues to be honored as a Hometown Hero Banner in his memory was unveiled today on Centre St in West Roxbury. Kilduff’s children Mason and Hanna spoke of how much their Father loved his neighborhood and this banner will be 1 small honor of his legacy.
The South Street Youth Center in JP needs our help! Learn more about their Sneakerball Fundraising Gala on 7/18 and spread the word about this amazing org. www.eventbrite.com/e/music-art-...
The 3 days of programming in West Roxbury run by Ethos and Age Strong is absolutely crucial to the health and well-being of our seniors. Ben advocated strongly for the 3rd day of programming to be fully funded in the FY27 budget and proud to have pushed it over the finish line.
Yesterday, Team Weber joined Mayor Wu, Rep Montaño, and many members of the administration, advocates, community leaders and JP residents to celebrate the reopening of the Hennigan pool after years of closure and repairs. (1/3)
Whether you are reflecting or celebrating today, we recognize the importance of Juneteenth - Freedom Day.
We love the Lyndon bike bus! Special thanks to team member Mark who recorded the video and then saved Ben when his bike chain broke 🙃
Spent Friday morning with a group of engaged Springhouse Senior Living residents. Lots of conversation about roads, street safety, and repair updates! If you or your organization would like to host a coffee hour with Ben please reach out to our team to coordinate: michael.fishbein@boston.gov
Team Weber had a great time at Parkway Soccer’s end of season field day! It’s always a fun day in West Roxbury ⚽️
A fun weekend of Pride! On Friday we gathered and raised the Pride flag - it was wonderful to have Council President @lizbreadon.bsky.social Councilor @ruthzee.bsky.social, and Rep MacGregor join us to uplift the LGBTQ+ community in West Roxbury for the 2nd year in a row.
Happy Pride, District 6! Today we’re highlighting Drawdown Brewing, a wonderful JP business co-owned by wife team Liz and Jenn. Drawdown has been recognized with local + national awards and is proud to be an official partner of @bostonlegacyfc.com, @bostonfleet.com + @bostonbanshees.us
“Restoring funding for vets in next year’s budget was a major priority for the City Council.” said Ways and Means Chair Ben Weber “I am grateful for the strong advocacy of my colleagues and the hard work of the Mayor in finding a way to help our vets in need.”
My statement on the proposed budget amendment package. View the line by line breakdown, here: drive.google.com/file/d/1JE0K...
Thinking of Robert Kilduff Jr, his loved ones, and all the brave men and women of the Boston Fire Department today
More info on the heat ordinance and training links: www.boston.gov/departments/...
Hope to see you next Tuesday May 26 at 6pm for our final FY27 budget listening session. Spanish, Cantonese, and Haitian-Creole interpretation will be available.
