# Boston City Council Meeting on November 4, 2026

The Boston City Council meeting on November 4, 2026, considered several budget and grant matters. The council referred to Ways and Means a mayoral request to reduce the FY2027 collective-bargaining reserve by approximately $787,511 to fund Boston Public Schools’ agreement with Local Union 1952 custodians; the stated terms include a 2% base-wage increase and an $800 addition to annual salaries. A $798,000 MassDOT grant and workforce grants of $95,773, $95,000, and $70,000 were referred to committees. The council approved an $1,361,182 grant for broadband improvements at two Boston Housing Authority campuses, a $25,000 Elevate Cities grant for block-party and community-activation support, and a state sustainable-materials grant for waste reduction and recycling. It also approved donated youth basketball services and awards valued at $6,000 and donated office chairs valued at $630. No new vendor contract award was made.

Members discussed accountability for BPS transportation contractor Transdev North America amid late buses, communication and app problems, and safety concerns; the related matter remained in committee. The council also received a report concerning BPS procurement, contracting, and payment controls and implementation of state Inspector General recommendations. Other procurement-related oversight included a request for information about the cost of a bike lane that was installed and then removed, and a hearing order to review delivery-provider compliance with Boston’s permit, insurance, and quarterly trip-data requirements for companies including DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. These discussions emphasized vendor oversight, spending transparency, and the use of grant funds, but did not result in a new contract award.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Sources
- [Boston City Council Meeting on November 4, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkvCggAzGp4) - Boston City Council