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Dr. Bisola Ojikutu appointed Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission

Dr. Ojikutu has extensive experience leading efforts to address inequities in health care.

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A letter from the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee

Read a letter from Councilor Kenzie Bok, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee.

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2021 Fourth of July celebrations in Boston announced

There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth in Boston.

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Frog Pond Spray Pool reopened

Children and their guests counted down with Mayor Janey to open the Frog Pond for the 2021 season after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Summer Activities for July

This month, we look at exciting options to celebrate the summer in Boston.

A hidden architectural gem downtown

Tucked at the corner of La Grange Street and Washington Street in downtown Boston is a nondescript but elegant commercial structure that has stood on this site since 1876.

Update: Highland Park Historic District Study Committee

The Study Committee for the proposed Highland Park Architectural Conservation District has made substantial progress on their draft study report over the last several months.

Buildings we love: 12-14 Winter Street

12-14 Winter Street is a small-scale version of the Gothic-inspired early 20th century terracotta commercial buildings located nearby at 143-47 and 31-39 Washington Street, notable for its green color...

MAYOR JANEY CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF NEW HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN DORCHESTER AT HEARTH AT FOUR CORNERS

Grand opening of new housing for older adults celebrated in Dorchester at Hearth at Four Corners

The new building created 54 units of supportive, affordable housing with green efficiencies and on-site services.

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MAYOR JANEY’S PROPOSED FY2022 OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL PLAN, AND BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET…

Boston’s FY2022 Operating Budget, Capital Plan and BPS Budget invests heavily in an equitable recovery for all Bostonians, including utilizing targeted Federal Funding to address emergency and...

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Mayor declares heat emergency, opens BCYF cooling centers to all residents

The heat emergency in the City of Boston begins Monday, June 28, and lasts through Wednesday, June 30.

Demolition Delay application: 77A West Milton Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the garage at 77A West Milton Street in Hyde Park.

Demolition Delay application: 143 Dent Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 143 Dent Street in West Roxbury.

Demolition Delay application: 396 Northampton Street, South End

The application is to demolish the Carter School building at 396 Northampton Street in the South End.

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Boston celebrates Black Restaurant Month

The Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, formed in May 2020 to support the Black-owned restaurants and bars that serve as essential and historic spaces in the City of Boston, recently announced June...

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City Council resolution supports rescheduling redistricting

A Bill that started in the House Ways and Means Committee has made its way to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for a vote.

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Resolution H.2201 supports reform to the Zoning Board of Appeals

In 2020, the Council and former Mayor Walsh passed a Home Rule Petition (HRP) that would reform the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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City of Boston relaunches sales for Taxi Coupon program

Coupons will be available at City Hall by appointment only until July 12, 2021. You can make an appointment by calling Age Strong at 617-635-4366 or by booking an appointment online.

Demolition Delay application: 476 Warren Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 476 Warren Street in Roxbury.

Demolition Delay application: 14 Gardner Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the main house and rear house at 14 Gardner Street in Allston.

Demolition Delay application: Transformer buildings at Boston Edison L Street Station, South Boston

The application is to demolish the Transformer buildings within Boston Edison L Street Station at 776-834 Summer Street in South Boston.

Demolition Delay application: Coal Bunker-Boiler Room building at Boston Edison L Street Station,…

The application is to demolish the Coal Bunker-Boiler Room within Boston Edison L Street Station at 776-834 Summer Street in South Boston.

Demolition Delay application: Switch House-Office building at Boston Edison L Street Station, South…

The application is to demolish the Switch House-Office building within Boston Edison L Street Station at 776-834 Summer Street in South Boston.

Demolition Delay application: 1922 Boiler House building at Boston Edison L Street Station, South…

The application is to demolish the 1922 Boiler House building within Boston Edison L Street Station at 776-834 Summer Street in South Boston.

Demolition Delay application: New Boston building at Boston Edison L Street Station, South Boston

The application is to demolish the New Boston building within Boston Edison L Street Station at 776-834 Summer Street in South Boston.

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Fourth of July Celebrations in Boston 2021

There are plenty of ways to mark the Fourth of July in Boston this year!

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Mayor Janey's 2021 remarks to Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Read the Mayor's remarks during the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Virtual Government Affairs Forum held on June 23, 2021

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Donna Summer Disco Party to return on June 24

This dance-filled celebration of summer will be free and open to all.

MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES EXPANDED RECYCLING SERVICES THROUGH BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

Recycling services expanded through Boston Public Schools partnership

There are now dropboxes for residents to bring their clothing and textiles at 11 BPS locations across Boston.

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A message from Commissioner McCosh: Pride across communities

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

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