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Sep 29

Demolition Delay Application: 420 West Broadway

The application is to demolish the majority of a theater building at 420 West Broadway in South Boston.

Sep 28

GrubStreet, Boston Public Library offer free creative writing classes

The free workshops this fall take place at the library’s Egleston Square and Mattapan branches.

Sep 28

City, Verizon reach agreement, doubling access to Boston neighborhoods

The amendment will double the area of the City served by Verizon Fios from 28% to 56%.

Sep 28

City launches Intergenerational Homeshare Pilot program

The pilot provides affordable housing to graduate students while assisting local homeowners and increasing community stability.

Sep 28

Justin Sterritt appointed budget director for City of Boston

Sterritt brings over six years of experience in government finance, administration, and policy.

Sep 27

Traffic Advisory for September 28 through October 1, 2017

Take the Lead, Beantown Jazz Festival, Roslindale Day Parade, March for Life

Sep 27

Tips to avoid phishing scams

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. All month long, we'll be promoting a safer, more secure, and more trusted internet.

Sep 26

Demolition Delay Application: 75 Sydney Street

The application is to demolish a single family residential building at 75 Sydney Street in Dorchester.

Sep 25

October author talks and lectures coming to Boston Public Library

The author talks and lectures feature a range of authors and topics.

Sep 25

Hurricane Maria recovery resources and information for Puerto Rico

We have information about recent U.S. recovery efforts in the area, as well as links to recovery resources.

Sep 22

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2017 winners of the Fay Chandler Emerging Artist Awards announced

The exhibition features original, contemporary works of art created by Bostonians.

Sep 22

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Bridge Over Troubled Waters' Transitional Residence opens in Brighton

The $4.5 million renovation and expansion project features 28 units of supportive housing.

Sep 22

One brand means one message coming from the City

We have a lot of useful information and resources at the City of Boston. The trouble is that — until recently — we’ve struggled to figure out the best way to present that to you, the public.

Sep 22

Boston signs climate memorandum of collaboration with Copenhagen, Cambridge

Mayors agree to work together to develop and share innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient cities.

Sep 21

Demolition Delay Application: 540 American Legion Highway

This application is to demolish three structures on three parcels at 540 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA (see details and addresses below).

Sep 21

Image for mayor walsh announced the pair initiative at an event with other local officials

New PAIR initiative to support individuals in recovery

The public-private partnership is the first program of its kind in the United States.

Sep 20

BTD Hosting Jamaica Plain Community Planning Workshops to Discuss Hubway Expansion

More than 70 new bike share stations planned for Boston

Sep 20

Roslindale Community Planning Workshops to discuss Hubway expansion

Residents are encouraged to attend the workshops, which are hosted by the Transportation Department.

Sep 20

Notice of proposed amendment to Verizon cable television license

You can provide public comment on a proposed amendment to the cable television license between the City and Verizon.

Sep 20

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Mayor Walsh announces initiatives to build a more equitable, resilient City

In his Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce address, the Mayor asked local businesses to join him in supporting these projects.

Sep 20

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, 2017

The Jimmy Fund Walk and Allston Brighton Parade are taking place, among other events.

Sep 20

Mayor's Walsh's 2017 speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

The Mayor delivered the speech to the Chamber on Wednesday morning, September 20.

Sep 18

Demolition Delay application: 2-4 Elm Street

The application is to demolish a single family residence at 2-4 Elm Street in Dorchester.

Sep 18

Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with booklist, programs

Boston Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month every year through publishing the Latino Life booklist.

Sep 18

Image for mayor martin walsh joins boston university officials and rajen kilachand for the official ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the rajen kilachand center for integrated life sciences and engineering at boston university

New state-of-the-art educational facility opens in Grove Hall

A more than $2.5 million renovation transformed the once vacant former 8,440 square foot Grove Hall Library.

Sep 15

Demolition Delay application: 317 Belgrade Avenue

The application is to demolish a one story commercial building at 317 Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale.

Sep 15

In 2015, we launched Boston’s first Artist-in-Residence Program, with three artists embedded in City departments. The program aims to integrate creative thinking into the work of municipal departments...