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Dec 6

Results of Main Streets pilot show public transit subsidies for employees increases ridership,…

The program offered up to a $60 credit for MBTA and Bluebikes passes for the first 1,000 employees who signed up who worked in five Main Street Districts.

Dec 6

COVID-19 Advisory Committee announced

The committee is made up of a group of doctors, public health professionals, and multidisciplinary leaders.

Dec 4

Mayor Wu, U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm Tour Boston Arts Academy

The new energy efficient school building is currently under construction in Fenway.

Dec 3

$8 million grant to help fund fare free transit program

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted (12-1) to approve an $8 million grant to fund communities and families most affected by the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19...

Dec 3

City Council adopts Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

This week, the Council voted to pass a resolution for the adoption of the plan.

Dec 3

Congratulations Councilor Murphy!

During this week’s Council meeting, Erin Murphy was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston City Council.

Dec 2

Demolition Delay application: 32 Pearl Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 32 Pearl Street in Dorchester.

Dec 2

2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour announced

This year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Friday, December 3, Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5.

Dec 1

New Pilot Program Proposed to Advance Equity in Procurement

The sheltered market program would allow the City of Boston to designate certain contracts for procurement from minority- and women-owned businesses.

Dec 1

Cathy Baker-Eclipse named Parks Department's Director of the Capital Plan

Congratulations to Cathy Baker-Eclipse on the November 1 announcement that she has been named to head the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Design and Construction Unit as Director of the...

Dec 1

Local area events and resources for the Holidays

This holiday season, we share links local area events, financial resource pages for bills and gifts, and volunteer opportunities.

Dec 1

Urban Wilds Program applies for CPA grant for Sherrin Woods

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Urban Wilds Program applied for a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant in October to continue improving Sherrin Woods in Hyde Park. This proposed project...

Dec 1

Renovations completed at Mary Hannon Playground

November 22 marked the completion of Phase II renovations by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to Mary Hannon Playground at 621 Dudley Street in Roxbury.

Dec 1

Local arts markets and craft fairs to check out this year

The holidays are a great time to explore all that Boston’s arts community has to offer.

Dec 1

City of Boston seeks renewal for WBCA-LPFM community radio station operated by BNN Media

Listeners and residents can view the application and to obtain more information online.

Nov 30

2021 Special State Primary

A Special State Primary for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District is taking place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Joseph A. Bonacore.

Nov 30

Demolition Delay application: 10-14 Crawford Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 10-14 Crawford Street in Roxbury.

Nov 30

Demolition Delay application: 1 and 4 Terrace Place, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish two houses, 1 and 4 Terrace Place in Mission Hill.

Nov 30

Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco García reappointed to Boston School Committee

The two members will continue to serve Boston’s diverse public school district.

Nov 29

Mayor Wu to join Boston Common tree lighting celebration

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced final details for the City of Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the Boston Common Tree Lighting, as it returns on Thursday, December 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov 24

Deadline extended to apply for four-year term on Boston School Committee

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the application deadline to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Boston School Committee has been extended to December 1st and encouraged interested residents to apply.

Nov 24

Outdoor dining extended to December 31, 2021

More than 400 businesses are licensed to operate through the end of December.

Nov 23

Demolition Delay application: 64 Tolman Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 64 Tolman Street in Dorchester.

Nov 22

Mayor Wu signs ordinance to divest City funds from the fossil fuel industry

In first bill signing, Wu signals her administration’s commitment to a Boston Green New Deal.

Nov 19

New cabinet chief to lead economic recovery, close racial wealth gap

Segun Idowu, President and CEO of BECMA, to oversee Boston’s economic development departments and city contracting.

Nov 19

Demolition Delay application: 812-814 Huntington Avenue, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the structure at 812-814 Huntington Avenue in Mission Hill.

Nov 18

City Council opposes relocation of Herter Community Garden

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed relocation of the garden.

Nov 18

City Council recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 since 1999, initiated as a vigil to commemorate and honor Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman killed in...