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Mar 23

A message from City Council President Kim Janey regarding COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic requires urgent, bold action at the federal, state, and local level.

Mar 20

COVID-19 resource guide for Boston's immigrants

We have information about services for Boston residents affected by COVID-19, regardless of immigration status.

Mar 20

Temporary takeout food pickup zones

This was a temporary program put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic precautions. This program is no longer active.

Mar 20

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: Veterans Services

Read a letter from Veterans Services Commissioner Robert Santiago about the current public health emergency in the City.

Mar 20

Staniford Street. May 9, 1958. Boston, MA. West End Urban Renewal project, Boston Redevelopment Authority photographs.

Through the viewfinder: Urban photography in the 1950s

The West End of Boston was once a diverse, bustling, working-class neighborhood of Boston. Then, in the 1950s, the Boston Housing Authority began tearing down entire streets and displacing thousands...

Mar 20

City Council holds first virtual meeting to prevent spread of COVID-19

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of visitors and dedicated staff, Council President Janey closed the Boston City Council offices and facilities located at City Hall.

Mar 19

Boston's arts and culture sector COVID-19 meetings

We established an Arts and Culture Response Forum at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to address the needs of individual artists and organizations.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 4-8 Franklin Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the structure at 4-8 Franklin Street in Allston.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 20 Braintree Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 20 Braintree Street in Allston.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 334-362 Cambridge Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the addition on the structure at 334-362 Cambridge Street in Allston.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 372 Cambridge Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 372 Cambridge Street in Allston.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 411-415 Cambridge Street and 8 Wilton Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 411-415 Cambridge Street and 8 Wilton Street in Allston.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 2-8 Harvard Avenue / 374-380 Cambridge Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the structure at 2-8 Harvard Avenue / 374-380 Cambridge Street in Allston.

Mar 19

Demolition Delay application: 16 Highgate Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 16 Highgate Street in Allston.

Mar 17

Mayor Walsh at a recent coronavirus press conference

Mayor Martin J. Walsh addresses the coronavirus crisis

Watch and read the Mayor's address from Tuesday, March 17, below.

Mar 17

Internet connectivity and technology supports during COVID-19 response

We have information and resources on connecting to the Internet and accessing technology resources.

Mar 17

A message from City of Boston Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh on COVID-19

Read a message from the commissioner about the recent developments around coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mar 16

Construction activity to be suspended in City; Library locations, BCYF centers to close

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a series of updates relating to construction activity, the Boston Public Library system, and the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF).

Mar 16

Image for construction at the ferdinand building in dudley square in roxbury

Temporary guidance for construction in the City of Boston

To stem the current public health crisis and support the health of workers in the City, the City has paused non-essential construction and is enacting new requirements for permitting.

Mar 16

Boston Resiliency fund to support residents most impacted by coronavirus pandemic

The emerging and immediate priorities of the Boston Resiliency Fund are to provide food to Boston's children and older adults, technology to Boston Public Schools students for remote learning, and...

Mar 16

新冠肺炎（COVID-19）疫情最新形势

2019冠状病毒或COVID-19（之前被称为2019新型冠状病毒或2019-nCoV）是一种新型呼吸道病毒。

Mar 16

Atualizações sobre o coronavírus (COVID-19)

A doença do coronavírus 2019 ou a COVID-19 (anteriormente chamada de novo coronavírus 2019 ou 2019-nCoV) é um novo vírus respiratório.

Mar 16

Cập nhật về Bệnh do Vi-rút Corona (COVID-19)

Bệnh do Vi-rút Corona 2019 hay COVID-19 (trước đây được gọi là Vi-rút Corona Mới 2019 hay nCoV) là một bệnh hô hấp mới.

Mar 16

Mizajou sou Maladi Kowonaviris (COVID-19)

Maladi Kowonaviris 2019 oswa COVID-19 (ke yo te konn rele Nouvo Kowonaviris 2019 oswa 2019-nCoV) se yon nouvo viris respiratwa.

Mar 16

Эпидемия коронавируса (COVID-19): обновленная информация

Коронавирусная болезнь 2019 года или COVID-19 (ранее также называвшаяся «Новый коронавирус 2019 года» или «2019-nCoV») — это новое респираторное вирусное заболевание.

Mar 16

Mises à jour sur la maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19)

La maladie à coronavirus 2019 ou COVID-19 (anciennement connue sous le nom de nouveau coronavirus 2019, ou 2019-nCoV) est un nouveau virus respiratoire.

Mar 16

Wixii ka soo Cusboonaaday Cudurka Karoonafayras (COVID-19)

Cudurka Karoonafayras 2019 ama COVID-19 (oo horey loogu yeeri jiray Karoonafayraska Cusub ee 2019 ama 2019-nCoV) waa fayras cusub oo waxyeellaynaya neefsiga.

Mar 16

Atualizason sobri Duénsa di Koronavírus (COVID-19)

Duénsa di Koronavírus di 2019 ô COVID-19 (antis el ta txomaba Nóvu Koronavírus di 2019 ô 2019-nCoV) é un nóvu vírus rispiratóriu.

Mar 16

Actualizaciones de la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19)

La enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 o COVID-19 (anteriormente conocida como nuevo coronavirus 2019 o 2019-nCoV) es un nuevo virus que ataca las vías respiratorias.

Mar 15

Joint statement from Mayor and Licensing Board Chairwoman on restaurants and bars

The statement below from Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Licensing Board Chairwoman Kathleen Joyce focuses on recent coronavirus-related developments related to bars and restaurants in Boston.

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