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Dec 6
The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, the SSRun, and other events will impact traffic and parking.
Dec 5
This is a partial list of activities happening during the upcoming school vacation week.
The partnership will address the housing needs of the Metro Boston area.
Dec 4
The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 73 Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain.
The quilts vary in size, and many feature festive colors and holiday designs.
Dec 1
The holiday celebration attracted hundreds of seniors who made phone calls to places around the world.
A ceremony was held at Faneuil Hall before family and friends.
Prices at about 530 metered parking spaces on 40 blocks in the South Boston Waterfront will change.
The holiday season can be a very sweet and special time of year. But for many, it shines a light on an issue they’re experiencing.
Nov 30
Jolly Jaunt 5k, South Boston Catholic Academy 5K, May Day Coalition, Temple Place Road Closure
No matter where you live in Boston, the City provides many great ways for you to add composting to your weekly routine.
Nov 29
The City will implement 18 new projects in North Station area to improve transportation safety and access for all modes of travel.
We work with departments across the City at the Digital Team. Sometimes, the work we do isn’t even digital.
Nov 28
The development created 51 affordable new condominiums for working families in the neighborhood.
The public art piece, "May This Never End," has found a new home in Allston.
The City of Boston is now analyzing policies and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be carbon neutral by 2050.
Nov 27
Handy joins City of Boston with more than 10 years of experience in government finance and fiscal management.
Our City's tradition of lighting a Nova Scotia Christmas Tree began with a terrible tragedy.
Hey, Boston! It’s time to show off your civic pride.
The "#LetsAllShopSmall" campaign and new "Main Streets Explorer" pilot encourage residents to shop local.
Nov 22
These public art projects celebrate the beauty of the neighborhood, local heroes, and current residents.
The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 28 Norwood Street in Dorchester.
Cyber Monday is here and this year estimates are that it will be the biggest shopping day in US history. Make sure your online shopping is cyber secure.
Nov 20
The campaign aims to connect former Boston Public Schools students of all ages.
Greeenovate Boston sat down with a Roslindale resident to learn about the benefits of backyard composting.
Nov 17
The event celebrated the important contributions that residents and organizations make in their local community.
Nov 16
The Camp Harbor View 5K and other events will affect traffic and parking in the area on Saturday.
The application is to demolish a funeral home and detached garage at 54 Pleasant Street in Dorchester.
On this day, in 1889, the Newsboys Reading Room Association reserved Faneuil Hall for a “dinner for the Newsboys and Bootblacks” of Boston.
Nov 15
The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 258-260 West Third Street in South Boston.
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