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May 4

Mayor Janey calls on Eversource to cancel the proposed substation in East Boston

The Mayor is urging Eversource to justify or cancel its proposed electrical substation in East Boston.

May 3

Join us for our May 2021 watercolor painting workshops

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by the Mayor’s Mural Crew. The workshops takes place on Fridays throughout the month of May at...

Apr 30

City of Boston seeks public input for Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update

The plan will identify projects to reduce the potential impacts from natural hazards.

Apr 30

Demolition Delay application: 200-202 Ipswich Street, Fenway

The application is to demolish the gas station and two canopies at 200-202 Ipswich Street in Fenway.

Apr 30

Demolition Delay application: 323 Maverick Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the house at 323 Maverick Street in East Boston.

Apr 30

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This month, we highlight resources and toolkits to help you prioritize your mental health.

Apr 30

Demolition Delay application: 133 Boardman Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the two family house and garage at 133 Boardman Street in East Boston.

Apr 30

Community Preservation Committee awards $5 million to ONE+Boston First-Time Homebuyer Program

The new funding will increase homeownership rates in Boston’s neighborhoods.

Apr 30

April is the Month of the Military Child

It is estimated that 1.2 million military children face unique challenges as a result of their parent’s military service.

Apr 30

City Council supports the I AM Bill

The state legislation would provide free menstrual products to all menstruating persons in Massachusetts prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools.

Apr 30

City Council calls on federal government to cancel student loan debt

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution, calling on the Federal Government to cancel all student loan debt.

Apr 30

A letter From the Chair of the City Council Ways and Means Committee

Kenzie Bok is the Boston City Councilor for District 8 as well as the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee.

Apr 29

2021-2023 Food Access agenda released

Informed by food access needs, agenda supports an equitable and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 28

Happy Arbor Day, Boston!

We’re celebrating Arbor Day 2021 with the City of Boston Tree Warden, Max Ford-Diamond.

Apr 28

Boston Public Schools Welcomes New Student Representative to the Boston School Committee

Boston Public Schools welcomes new student representative to Boston School Committee

Xyra Mercer was elected by her peers on the Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC).

Apr 27

Mayor Janey announces updates to City of Boston's reopening guidance

Modified and delayed guidance of the latest phase of Reopening Massachusetts plan will allow the City of Boston to prepare for industry-specific need.

Apr 27

City of Boston and partners to bring job fair series to incarcerated and returning citizens

Virtual events will include participants from Suffolk County Jail and the Suffolk County House of Correction.

Apr 26

Community Clean Air Grant applications available Monday, April 26

The City encourages proposals from residents, nonprofits, and businesses to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

Apr 26

April 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This April update focuses on our ongoing work: assisting renters, creating new affordable housing, supporting open space...

Apr 23

DONTE PEEPLES APPOINTED AS MATTAPAN LIAISON; ROUDNIE CELESTIN AS LIAISON TO THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY FOR THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Donte Peeples appointed Mattapan liaison; Roudnie Celestin named liaison to Haitian community

Mayor Kim Janey today announced the appointment of Donte Peeples as the Mattapan liaison and Roudnie Célestin as the liaison to the Haitian community for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services...

Apr 23

Applications now open to apply for 2021-2022 Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) is a model of youth inclusion in government and civic engagement that has inspired cities across the nation, and even internationally, to examine how they include youth...

Apr 22

Awardees of Vaccine Equity Grant initiative announced

A total of $1.5 million has been distributed to 11 organizations working to increase vaccine access and awareness in communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 22

City of Boston introduces new recycling carts made of ocean bound plastics

The Ocean Core cart is made from a groundbreaking 40 percent post-consumer recycled material, 10 percent of which is recycled ocean bound plastic found near lakes, beaches, and waterways leading to...

Apr 22

Boston Human Rights Commission statement on George Floyd

Read the statement from the Human Rights Commission below.

Apr 21

Sean Lydon to serve as Interim Commissioner of Inspectional Services Department

Marc Joseph will assume the role of Deputy Building Commissioner, and Paul Williams will assume the role of Assistant Housing Commissioner.

Apr 20

Statement from Mayor Kim Janey on the release of former Boston Police Officer Patrick Rose’s…

View the Mayor's statement below.

Apr 20

Make your spring cleaning zero waste

The past year, a lot of Boston residents have spent more time at home than usual to stop the spread of Covid-19. Now that warmer weather is upon us, many Boston residents will be spring cleaning. It’s...