Article snippet: capital source Wednesday’s meeting was the council’s last of the year, before a new council is sworn in on Jan. 1. Capital Source On Wednesday, they were celebrated with tears and cheers, and praised for their service on the City Council during their last hearing as councilors. CAPITAL SOURCE Seth Gitell will succeed current chief of staff James Eisenberg. capital source Scott Lively is not just leaving his fate to his God, as he told the Globe when he ran for governor as an independent in 2014. capital source Charlie Baker’s aides say he is “disappointed” the Republican National Committee decided this week to provide financial support to Moore. capital source As it has for years, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, which arranged and will lead the tour, is also paying the tab for the lawmakers — a price tag that can reach as high $6000 a person. Massachusetts is one of 17 states in the country where state-funded abortions are allowed. capital source City Council President Michelle Wu has proposed preserving a pilot city ordinance that allows stores to host acoustic performances any day of the week. CAPITAL SOURCE Mayor Martin J. Walsh reportedly needled Representative David Nangle about his getting behind Third District candidate Lori Trahan. CAPITAL SOURCE City voters approved the Community Preservation Act in 2016, allowing for a 1 percent surcharge on residential and business property taxes, beginning last July. Ground Ga... Link to the full article to read more