Henry Santana
Boston City Councilor At-Large
Community Connections
826 Boston’s Civic Leaders Tutoring Week
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with the seniors of New Mission High School in Hyde Park on their college essays this week as part of 826 Boston’s Civic Leaders Tutoring Week!
Small Business Visit with Rosa’s Liquors
This weekend, I had the pleasure of spending time with Christian Rosa, the dedicated owner of Rosa Liquors.
Malcolm X Park Basketball Court Mural Celebration
We had a fantastic time this past Saturday enjoying the beautiful weather at Malcolm X Park, taking in the incredible new basketball court artwork with Councilor Fernandes Anderson.
Kwong Kow Chinese School Fundraising Gala
Proud to have attended the Kwong Kow Chinese School Fundraising Gala last night, a truly memorable evening dedicated to celebrating our community.
Shattuck Award Presentation
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lorraine Schettino for being honored with this year’s Shattuck Award!
Boston City Council Working Session on Mixed-Income Social Housing
Many thanks to everyone who attended Thursday’s working session on Mixed-Income Social Housing. It was an engaging and productive discussion, where we explored how Montgomery County, MD has successfully driven mixed-income and affordable housing development through the innovative use of a revolving fund.
Office Hours with Councilor Santana: East Boston
We kicked off the day in East Boston at the cozy Eagle Hill Café, where we had meaningful conversations about youth programming, education, violence prevention, and ways to support our local small businesses. It was an inspiring morning, filled with thoughtful discussions on how we can strengthen our community.
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration at City Hall
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, this week we had the privilege of celebrating the remarkable Hispanic leaders and community members who make Boston stronger and more vibrant. Our office had the honor of recognizing Maria Sanchez, former President of the Board of the Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services (MHNHS).
Latinx Heritage Month Flag Raising at City Hall
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Hispanic Heritage flag-raising ceremony at City Hall!
Hispanic Heritage Month with the John D. O’Bryant School
Today, we had the honor of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the incredible students of the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science in Roxbury! The event was a vibrant display of culture, talent, and community spirit.
Philippine Nurses Association of New England Luncheon & Officer Induction
Thank you to the Philippine Nurses Association of New England for inviting us to be the keynote speaker at this weekend’s Luncheon and Officer Induction Ceremony.
Public Hearing on LGBTQ+ Youth & Young Adult Homelessness in Boston
A heartfelt thank you to all the panelists, participants, and fellow City Councilors who joined yesterday’s hearing on LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness in Boston. Y
Grand Opening of the BCYF Johnson Community Center in Mission Hill
Congratulations to Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) on the grand opening of the new Johnson Community Center in Mission Hill
Invocation with Reverend Irene Monroe at the Boston City Council Meeting
Thank you to Reverend Irene Monroe for leading the invocation at today’s Boston City Council meeting. Reverend Monroe is a distinguished public theologian, ordained minister, syndicated columnist, and nationally acclaimed activist.
Meetinghouse Hill Firehouse Opening in Dorchester
Honored to celebrate the opening of Boston’s newest firehouse in the Meetinghouse Hill neighborhood of Dorchester!
Small Business Walk-Through in Roxbury
Last week, we had the pleasure of joining Councilor Fernandes Anderson for a small business walk-through in Roxbury.
2024 Allston-Brighton Parade
What an incredible day walking in the Allston-Brighton Parade! We made our way down vibrant Brighton Avenue, through the heart of Brighton Center, and into the welcoming streets of Oak Square.
22nd Annual Brian J. Honan 5K in Allston-Brighton
The 22nd Annual Brian J. Honan 5K, presented by New Balance, was packed with energy this morning! We loved cheering on all the incredible runners as they raced through Allston-Brighton.
South Boston Street Fest 2024
Had a great time at the South Boston Street Fest, where small businesses, residents, new neighbors, and visitors came together to celebrate the thriving South Boston community.