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Aug 17

Mayor Walsh and U.S. Secretary Julian Castro host Youth Enrichment Day

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and the City's Office of Health and Human Services, hosted the the City's 2nd Annual...

Aug 17

Mayor Walsh urges caution during hot temperatures

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the hot weather forecast for this week.

Aug 14

Lead consultant picked for Imagine Boston 2030

HR&A Advisors, with support from Utile Architecture + Planning, has been selected as the consultant team.

Aug 14

Mayor Walsh signs ordnance banning synthetic cannabinoid products

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance banning the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as "K2" or "Spice," in Boston. "I thank the City...

Aug 14

Mayor Walsh signs ordinance banning synthetic cannabinoid products

The new ordinance will be enforced by the Boston Police Department, which also has authority to promulgate rules and regulations.

Aug 13

Statement of Mayor Walsh on overnight violence

"I am extremely saddened and disturbed by the violence that took place overnight in our community; this has to stop. It is my utmost priority to ensure the safety of our residents and it is important...

Aug 13

Director of Imagine Boston 2030 appointed

Sara Myerson will become the City of Boston's Executive Director of Imagine Boston 2030.

Aug 11

The City’s ‘big cultural idea’ – Boston Creates

Since Martin J. Walsh took office, there has been a sea change in the city (in my opinion.)

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh launches Boston311

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Boston 311, a platform to better enable residents of Boston to report non-emergency issues to the City, such as graffiti and broken street lights, and access City...

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh files ordinance addressing disruptive use of recreational vehicles

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has filed an ordinance to address the hazardous operation and storage of recreational vehicles and motorized conveyances. "We are committed to creating safer streets for our...

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh Launches Boston 311

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Boston 311, a platform to better enable residents of Boston to report non-emergency issues to the City, such as graffiti and...

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh files ordinance addressing disruptive use of recreational vehicles

If approved by the Boston City Council, these regulations would take effect immediately.

Aug 10

Dr. Atyia Martin named City of Boston's first chief resilience officer

Dr. Martin will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive Resilience Strategy for the City.

Aug 10

Mayor Walsh names City of Boston's first chief resilience officer

Dr. Atyia Martin was named as the City of Boston's first Chief Resilience Officer.

Aug 7

Documenting a cultural planning process

What does a cultural planning process say about Boston?

Aug 7

City of Boston works with community partners to boost composting efforts

Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Neighborhood Services, Environment, Energy & Open Space, and the City of Boston Public Works Department joined community partners in building an Aerated Static Pile...

Aug 7

Mayor Walsh announces Acoustic on Main

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with City Councilor Michelle Wu, today invited local musicians, businesses and the public to participate once again in Acoustic on Main, a 10-night event in...

Aug 7

City of Boston Works with Community Partners to Boost Composting Efforts

Boston - Friday, August 7, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Neighborhood Services, Environment, Energy & Open Space, and the City of Boston Public Works Department joined community partners in...

Aug 6

Mayor Walsh announces Chief of Streets appointment to advance Boston's Streets agenda

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Chris Osgood as the City of Boston's Chief of Streets. As a member of the Mayor's cabinet, he will work with the City's Public Works and Transportation...

Aug 6

Mayor Walsh Announces Chief of Streets Appointment to Advance Boston's Streets Agenda

Names Chief of Streets to Strengthen Coordination, Innovation and Strategy Across Departments

Aug 5

City of Boston wins SBA 'Start Small' competition award

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that City of Boston has won a $50,000 award from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help its efforts to streamline licensing, permitting and other...

Aug 5

Mayor Walsh to file ordinance to ban smokeless tobacco at professional and amateur sports venues in…

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined public health officials, advocates, local youth and former Red Sox player Curt Schilling to announce that he will take steps to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco...

Aug 5

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Mayor Walsh Announces City of Boston Wins SBA "Start Small" Competition Award

Award is Part of National Startup Day Initiative

Aug 4

Moving truck permits now available online and at City Hall To Go

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a new online application simplifying the process for receiving one-day moving truck permits.

Aug 4

Mayor Walsh Announces Moving Truck Permits Now Available Online and at City Hall To Go

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a new online application simplifying the process for receiving one-day moving truck permits. This tool is being released in...

Aug 3

City of Boston celebrates annual bike friendly business awards

The City of Boston celebrated the annual Boston Bike Friendly Business Awards with a ceremony on Monday, August 3. The awards applaud the role of Boston based businesses in supporting and advancing...

Aug 3

Additional funding for youth jobs announced

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced $230,000 in corporate and individual sponsorships through the Mayor's Summer Jobs Fund, to create an additional 175 youth jobs for nine community-based...

Aug 3

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Mayor Walsh announces additional funding for youth jobs

$230,000 in corporate and individual sponsorships will create an additional 175 youth jobs for nine community-based organizations.

Jul 31

Mayor Walsh appoints City of Boston's first active transportation director

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Stefanie Seskin as the City of Boston's first Active Transportation Director. She will be responsible for implementing new initiatives to...

Jul 31

Mayor Walsh Appoints City of Boston's First Active Transportation Director

Focus Will be on Creating Healthy Transportation, Lifestyle Options

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