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Nov 28

Applications available for Seniors Save heating replacement program

The program grants $3,500 to eligible residents to use towards upgrades to their heating systems.

Nov 27

Three new commissioners appointed to Boston Civic Design Commission

Andrea Leers has been appointed to serve as Chair of the commission.

Nov 27

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Recipients of 2019 Boston Police Youth Development Fund announced

This year, $500,000 will go to youth development programs across Boston.

Nov 27

Mayor celebrates Small Business Saturday, kicks off '#5onMain' campaign

The "#5onMain" campaign is a seasonal initiative for small businesses in Boston, encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season.

Nov 26

Shumeane L. Benford appointed chief of Office of Emergency Management

Benford is a veteran Boston Police Officer, with nearly 25 years of law enforcement experience.

Nov 20

Demolition Delay application: 47 Morris Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a residential building at 47 Morris Street in East Boston.

Nov 20

City of Boston expands partnership with Verizon

Verizon will accelerate small-cell deployment for additional wireless broadband capacity, bring Fios Internet and TV to all City neighborhoods, and provide Verizon Smart Communities products and...

Nov 19

David Elges appointed chief information officer

Elges will oversee the Department of Innovation and Technology at the City of Boston.

Nov 16

Mayor Walsh lights Boston Common Christmas tree on November 29

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Honourable Karen Casey, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, will celebrate the 77 th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov 16

Traffic advisory for 2018 Camp Harbor View 5K

On Saturday, November 17, the Camp Harbor View 5K will take place in Boston.

Nov 16

HubNob raises $400,000 for BCYF programming

The eighth annual event featured delicious food, a fun crowd, live music by Soul City, and unique silent auction and raffle items.

Nov 15

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Residences at Fairmount Station opens with celebration in Hyde Park

This once-vacant property is now a transit-oriented residential development that offers 27 rental units, including 24 affordable units.

Nov 14

Network Exchange on Equitable and Resilient Cities announced

The exchange will galvanize leading organizations, cities, and experts to innovate ideas and solutions on equity issues, building on the "Resilient Boston" strategy.

Nov 13

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Boards and commissions get a deserved Boston.gov facelift

We made updates to an important — but often overlooked — part of the City’s old website.

Nov 9

Boston’s Christmas tree arrives November 20

The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20.

Nov 8

Demolition Delay application: 1662 Columbia Road, South Boston

The application is to demolish a garage at 1662 Columbia Road in South Boston.

Nov 8

Demolition Delay application: 45 Burt Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a garage at 45 Burt Street in Dorchester.

Nov 8

City releases first-ever inventory of Boston's income-restricted housing

Sixty six percent of the 54,247 units documented are restricted to households earning less than 50 percent of Area Median Income (AMI)

Nov 8

Copley Square tree lighting to take place November 26

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 26, from 5 p.m...

Nov 7

New ordinance will help older residents with property taxes

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced he will sign an ordinance passed by the Boston City Council, sponsored by Councilors Lydia Edwards and Ed Flynn, that will provide assistance to older homeowners...

Nov 7

Mayor's Mentoring Movement exceeds 2,300 mentors

The Mayor's Mentoring Movement was launched in 2014 with the initial goal to recruit 1,000 new mentors to serve Boston youth.

Nov 7

City of Boston traffic advisory for 2018 Veterans Day Parade

On Sunday, November 11, the Veterans Day Parade will take place in Boston.

Nov 6

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Demolition Delay application: 40 Westmoreland St, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a residential building at 40 Westmoreland Street (behind #42 Westmoreland) in Dorchester.

Nov 6

Demolition Delay application: various locations, East Boston

The application is to demolish buildings at the following addresses in East Boston: 152-4 Liverpool Street, 75-85 Liverpool Street, 425 Border Street, 277 Border Street, 287-93 Maverick Street, and...

Nov 5

2018 'We Are Boston' gala honorees announced

Honorees lauded for work with and for Boston's diverse communities. Youth honorees include Boston's Lenylse Ferreira and Lina Huang.

Nov 1

Traffic advisory for Saturday, November 3, 2018

On Saturday, November 3, the Realtors Relief Fund road race taking place in Boston will impact traffic and parking.

Nov 1

Mayor Walsh lights Columbus Park Trellis on November 19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will join together to celebrate the 16 th annual lighting of the park’s signature...