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Nov 16

Michelle Wu sworn in as Mayor of Boston

Michelle Wu was officially sworn in today as the next Mayor of the City of Boston.

Nov 15

New local food purchasing policy to help small business owners

The new procurement requirement applies to municipal departments based out of the City’s Bolling Municipal Building, the headquarters for Boston Public Schools.

Nov 12

Demolition Delay application: 5-19 New England Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 5-19 New England Avenue in Dorchester.

Nov 12

Demolition Delay application: 25-29 New England Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structures at 25-29 New England Avenue in Dorchester.

Nov 11

Digging into the digitizing of Boston's Hero Squares

Have you ever walked by a Hero Square and wondered who it was named for? The City Archives is digitizing the documentation for Boston's Hero Squares. Now, you can learn more about the squares, parks...

Nov 10

Request for Information sought from local, regional providers interested in providing low-threshold…

The City is seeking partners for staffing and programming sites secured by the City of Boston. Providers who specialize in — or want to expand into — homeless services and harm reduction are...

Nov 9

Route 28 Free Bus Pilot program extended

Residents can continue riding the MBTA Route 28 bus, which serves Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury, for free until December 31, 2021.

Nov 8

Demolition Delay application: 33 Hamilton Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 33 Hamilton Street in Dorchester.

Nov 8

Demolition Delay application: 4415 Washington Street, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the garage at 4415 Washington Street in Roslindale.

Nov 5

City Council highlights youth and young adult homelessness awareness

An estimated 1 in 10 young people (ages 18-25) experience some form of homelessness every year.

Nov 5

City Council supports improvements to Mass. Ave. Bridge

The Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, also known as the Harvard Bridge, is one of the state’s most heavily-utilized yet most dangerous bicycling links.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 1191-1203 River Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the structure at 1191-1203 River Street in Hyde Park.

Nov 5

Jamaica Plain public art ribbon cutting photo

Installation of new public artwork celebrated in Jamaica Plain

The public art project complemented the renovation of the Jamaica Plain Branch.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 1185 River Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the structure at 1185 River Street in Hyde Park.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 12 Central Avenue, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the structure at 12 Central Avenue in Hyde Park.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 39 Bowditch Road, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the house at 39 Bowditch Road in Jamaica Plain.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 35 Bowditch ROad, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the house at 35 Bowditch Road in Jamaica Plain.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 69 Bailey Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the building at 69 Bailey Street in Dorchester.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 25 Bentley Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish the house at 25 Bentley Street in Brighton.

Nov 5

Demolition Delay application: 211 Endicott Street, North End

The application is to demolish the house at 211 Endicott Street in the North End.

Nov 5

Winners of 2021 Pumpkin Carving Contest announced!

The Boston Parks Department is excited to announce the winners of our 2021 Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Nov 3

2021 Boston Veterans Parade announced

The annual Boston Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 6.

Nov 1

City of Boston issues reminders ahead of Municipal Election

The City of Boston Election Department is reminding residents that Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is the Municipal Election.

Nov 1

Parker House Study Report

The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Parker House as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

Nov 1

All Inclusive Boston campaign extended

Since initially launching the All Inclusive Boston tourism campaign in April 2021, Mayor Janey has promoted a strong recovery in Boston’s diverse travel and hospitality sector.