Gabriela Coletta Zapata
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Gabriela Coletta Zapata
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Boston City Councilor for District 1: Charlestown, East Boston, North End & Wharf District. Public servant, a proud product of BPS, forever pushing the arc. 🌞
¡Gracias, Distrito Uno! 🌞🌊 Me siento profundamente honrada de contar con su confianza y apoyo para seguir representando a Charlestown, East Boston, North End y el Wharf District en la alcaldía de Boston. Nuestro trabajo continúa.
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
District 1 locations include:
📍 Boston City Hall: Saturday, October 25 – Friday, October 31
📍 Harvard/Kent School: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 BCYF Paris Street Community Center: Tuesday, October 28, 12 PM – 8 PM
October 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We’re suffering from failed priorities. While billionaires get tax breaks, children, seniors, & people with disabilities are left wondering how they’ll eat. Proud to stand w/ Sen Markey, Rep Pressley, Project Bread, and local leaders to demand Congress reopen the government & feed people.
Senator Markey Hosts Press Conference at Project Bread In Boston with Rep. Pressley to Protect SNAP
YouTube video by Senator Markey
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October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I would be honored to earn your vote on or before November 4th, 2025. Visit gabrielacoletta.com to learn more or get in touch.

Read my full letter here ➡️ eastietimes.com/2025/10/22/l...
Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta for Boston City Council District 1
Fighting on behalf of her community is the only thing Gabriela “Gigi” Coletta has ever known. Raised by community advocates in East Boston, Gabriela has dedicated her entire life working in service to...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A city-owned grocery store or food hub could help fill this gap providing fresh, affordable food for low-income residents, supporting local growers, and easing the burden on overstretched community organizations.

Read more about our proposal ➡️ mobileapp.bostonglobe.com/10212025_9e9...
Publicly owned grocery stores could be Boston’s answer to food insecurity
City-owned grocery stores prioritize benefits to local communities over corporate profit, enabling lower prices.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This ordinance ensures that affordable housing is no longer an afterthought — it’s the starting point. It marks an important step toward ensuring every Bostonian has the opportunity to own a home. Thank you to Council President Louijeune for her leadership on this ordinance.
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I’m grateful to Lawyers for Civil Rights, neighborhood advocates, civic leaders, and cultural organizations who have been laying the groundwork for this effort. I’m proud to bring forward this resolution to honor and uplift East Boston’s creative spirit.
October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The hearing will examine the City of Boston’s capacity to provide effective oversight and enforcement of short-term rentals while also exploring potential legislative or administrative reforms to strengthen accountability and protect neighborhood stability.
October 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
His service and sacrifice remain a lasting inspiration. May he rest in peace, and may we carry forward his legacy with gratitude. Thinking of his loved ones during this difficult time.

www.ruggieromheastboston.com/obituaries/R...
Obituary information for Rocco Telese
View Rocco Telese's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A special thank you to the Eliot School students for performing the American and Italian National Anthem. Thanks to Café Ducali for the espresso.
October 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🏘️ Extending and enhancing protections for tenants facing displacement from condo or co-op conversions
🅿️ Increasing fines for unauthorized parking in the North End during TD Garden events
September 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM