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Dec 11

Mayor Walsh Announces Deck the Windows of Boston Main Streets Contest Finalists

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the finalists in the City of Boston’s Deck the Windows of Boston Main Streets contest, a friendly competition between local business owners to beautify and...

Dec 11

Boston Drivers Reminded that Parking Meters are Free on Weekends through Christmas

Area drivers are reminded that there are still two weekends remaining to take advantage of the City of Boston’s holiday parking incentive. Two hours of free parking is allowed at all 8,000 metered...

Dec 10

#WickedCoolTree debuts at City Hall

When a user tweets a color or a series of colors using the hashtag #WickedCoolTree, all 720 lights of the tree change to reflect the choice.

Dec 9

City of Boston and Unions Reach Agreement to Contain Health Care Costs

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that City of Boston leadership and the Public Employee Committee (PEC) have signed an agreement to further limit the growth of employee and retiree health care...

Dec 6

Mayor Martin J. Walsh Hosts 'My Brother's Keeper' Community Summit

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh hosted a major local action summit to engage the community in the development and shaping of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative in Boston. During the summit, Mayor...

Dec 6

Mayor Walsh Launches Comprehensive Public Safety Plan

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh, with the support of The Boston Foundation, announced the launch of a strategic and comprehensive city-wide public safety plan that builds upon the Boston Centers for Youth...

Dec 5

Mayor Walsh joins Boston couples celebrating 50 years of marriage and more

On Monday, December 8th, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Commission on Affairs of the Elderly will honor 75 couples that have been married for 50 years or more. These couples have been invited to a...

Dec 3

Mayor Walsh Announces Boston Selected for Prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Grant

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Boston has been selected as one of 35 cities from around the world to be invited to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network, a project of the Rockefeller...

Dec 3

Mayor Walsh appoints new Licensing Board members

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointments of three new members to the City of Boston’s Licensing Board: Christine A. Pulgini, Lisa S. Maki, and Keeana Serene Saxon. The Licensing Board...

Dec 2

Mayor announces formation of Diversity and Inclusion team

Today Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in conjunction with the Greater Boston Latino Network (GBLN) and leaders representing communities of color in Boston, announced the formation of a Diversity and...

Dec 2

Mayor Walsh creates Mayor's Office of Diversity

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the creation of his Mayor’s Office of Diversity, dedicated to providing strategic leadership to Mayor Walsh’s diversity agenda. With this effort, Mayor Walsh...

Dec 1

Mayor Walsh Announces Next Steps in Overhaul of Boston's Licensing and Permitting Systems

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the City of Boston’s Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) has selected Accela, in partnership with OpenCounter, to upgrade the City’s permitting...

Dec 1

Boston's Youth Engagement & Employment team travels to China

The team took part in an Urban Innovation competition in Guangzhou, China.

Nov 29

Mayor Walsh challenges holiday shoppers to support local businesses

Mayor Martin J. Walsh launched his “Five on Main” Challenge, a campaign to inspire holiday shoppers to support Main Streets and other local commercial districts during the 2014 holiday season.

Nov 26

Mayor Walsh provides update on the Long Island Bridge

On October 8, Mayor Martin J. Walsh – under the advisement of various City departments, agencies and leaders, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) – made the decision to close...

Nov 25

Statement of Boston Community Leaders

Boston is a City rooted proudly in the spirit of freedom and strength. We strive to be a City where our residents can express themselves, and engage in meaningful discussion and efforts to improve the...

Nov 24

Mayor Walsh to appoint Austin Blackmon as new Chief of Environment and Energy

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Austin Blackmon to serve as the City’s new Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space, succeeding Brian Swett when he steps down at the end of...

Nov 24

Drivers Offered Two Hours of Free Parking at Boston's Meters on Select Days this Holiday Season

The City of Boston today announced that two hours of free parking will be provided at the city’s 8,000 metered spaces on select days this holiday season. Parking meters are conveniently located...

Nov 24

Winners of 'Fenway's 30 Second Cinema' announced

The competition gives Boston-area artists the opportunity to display their work on a prominent digital sign next to Fenway Park.

Nov 21

Mayor Walsh Unveils Boston's Newest Green Alley

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh celebrated the ribbon cutting of the City’s new Porous Alley along with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Assistant Commissioner for...

Nov 21

Mayor Walsh appoints three new members to the Boston Cultural Council

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has appointed Sarah Edrie of Dorchester, Ann Moritz of the North End, and Shawn Radley of Dorchester to the 15-member Boston Cultural Council.

Nov 20

December Literary Events at Boston Public Library Locations

Boston Public Library locations host events for readers of all ages this December, including children’s book club meetings, author talks, and book sales. Highlights include: Tween Book Club: Fifth...

Nov 20

Statement of Mayor Walsh on President Barack Obama's Immigration Accountability Executive Action

"I commend President Barack Obama on this Executive Order, and in Boston, we are fully prepared to carry out every directive from the White House to support Boston's immigrant community. Our City has...

Nov 20

Mayor Walsh Hosts Startups at City Hall

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh hosted more than a dozen representatives from Boston’s startup community at City Hall as part of Boston’s local celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Attendees...

Nov 17

Mayor Walsh Reconstitutes the City of Boston Compensation Advisory Board

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced five appointments to a reconstituted City of Boston Compensation Advisory Board. “I have full confidence in the judgment and expertise of the members of this...

Nov 17

Mayor Walsh Appoints New Member to Boston School Committee

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Jeri Robinson to the Boston School Committee, the governing body of the Boston Public Schools. Robinson is currently the Vice President of...

Nov 15

City Implementing Parking Changes In The Innovation District

In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, the Boston Transportation Department will be implementing parking policy changes in the Innovation District effective November 17, 2014...

Nov 13

Mayor Walsh Appoints Chief Digital Officer

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Lauren Lockwood as Boston’s first-ever Chief Digital Officer. In her role, Lockwood will unite and strengthen the City's digital assets...

Nov 12

Boston Public Library Expands Free Digital Magazine Offerings

Boston Public Library expanded its free digital magazine service by adding publications in a variety of genres; including the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit, as well as Architectural Digest...

Nov 10

First Night Boston highlights include indie rock heroes Yo La Tengo

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston announce that First Night Boston 2015, the annual New Year’s Eve festival celebration, will take place December 31, 2014, throughout downtown Boston.

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