The first step in our Urban Forest Plan is to count all the City of Boston street trees. We’re more than halfway done with the process, and wanted to share what we’ve found so far!
Please note, a redacted version of Attorney Kaplan’s report can be found here. Good afternoon. When I was sworn-in as Mayor, I pledged to bring transparency and accountability to City Hall. I also...
The United Nations climate science body declared in a climate report that we have only until 2030 to make massive and unprecedented changes to global energy infrastructure to limit global warming to...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the need for more Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) mental healthcare providers across services and...
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently reaffirmed a ban on political, social, or ideological protest at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games, including wearing apparel that says "Black Lives...
This application is to demolish seven apartment buildings and one community center building within the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments at Mildred Hailey Phase One Development in Jamaica Plain.
Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This May update focuses on our ongoing work: building affordable housing, ending homelessness, and supporting homeowners and...
Public comment is open for Phase II of Wetlands Ordinance regulations that focus on isolated vegetated wetlands, vernal pools and habitat, and land subject to coastal storm flowage.
The Boston Cannabis Board (the “BCB”) will hold a public comment period regarding a draft amendment to its rules and regulations (the “Draft Amendment”) beginning Wednesday, May 12, at 8 a.m. and...
The update includes increased in-person service hours at City Hall, the reopening of some BCYF day programs, and the staggered reopening of BPL all eyed for June.
Boston is home to one of the largest populations of Haitian immigrants in the United States and became the first City to celebrate May as Haitian Heritage Month in 1998.
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month to raise awareness, fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental...
There is no doubting the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted many students as they were forced to adjust to remote learning. As a result, many students have experienced tremendous...
