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May 3

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

At this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution offered by Councilors Flynn, Wu, and Flaherty recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)...

May 2

$1 million gift for Boston's Way Home Fund announced

Community partners step up to aid City's effort to create 200 units of permanent supportive housing for Boston's chronically homeless individuals.

May 1

Call for artists for public art at playground in Roxbury announced

Mayor Walsh announced a Call to Artists for a piece of permanent public artwork at the Dewitt Playground in Roxbury.

May 1

Boston's safest driver competition launched

Mayor Walsh launches competition to find Boston's safest and least distracted driver

May 1

Lifting the cap on kids should be the beginning of a movement

Building a safety net that promotes upward economic mobility

May 1

Demolition Delay application: 30-32 Regis Road, Mattapan

The application is to demolish an autobody structure at 30-32 Regis Road in Mattapan.

May 1

Demolition Delay application: 72 Oakland Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 72 Oakland Street in Brighton.

May 1

Demolition Delay application: 820 Cummins Highway, Mattapan

The application is to demolish a commercial structure at 820 Cummins Highway in Mattapan.

May 1

Robert Santiago appointed as commissioner of Veterans' Services

Mayor Walsh announced the appointment of Robert Santiago as Commissioner of Veterans' Services for the City of Boston

May 1

Mental health awareness and monitoring high blood pressure

This month is both mental health awareness month and national high blood pressure education month.

Apr 29

Demolition Delay application: 75-85 Liverpool Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish three buildings at 75-85 Liverpool Street in East Boston.

Apr 29

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Artist fellow Michelle Fornabai on what one artist can do for a City

Former City of Boston Artist Fellow Michelle Fornabai shares how the Artist Fellowship impacted her, and how artists in Boston can shape the City as a whole.

Apr 29

What does it mean to be American?

During last week’s City Council meeting, Councilor Campbell recognized Anne Joseph and Ashley Brown, students of the Windsor School, for receiving a second-place award from C-SPAN’s national...

Apr 29

Mayor Walsh reaffirms sister city partnership with Kyoto, Japan

Resigning of Sister City Agreement and events throughout the week celebrate 60 years of partnership and collaboration

Apr 26

1,000 new section 8 vouchers issued for Boston families and residents

Vouchers will provide housing assistance to Boston chronically homeless individuals and families

Apr 26

Boston girls invited To BCYF citywide Girls Summit

Boston girls ages 10-18 can register now for this free, fun, and informative event!

Apr 25

FY20 Budget Proposal includes funds dedicated to Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund

Building on his commitment to supporting Boston's immigrant communities, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced his FY20 Budget proposal includes $50,000 in City funds dedicated to the Greater Boston...

Apr 25

Expansion of My Way Cafe school meals program in Boston Public Schools

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the second phase of expansion of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) My Way Cafe food and nutrition program to 25-30 additional schools in Dorchester and South...

Apr 25

Demolition Delay application: 25 Doris Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a garage at 25 Doris Street in Dorchester.

Apr 25

Ideas sought for Future of Childcare Challenge

The challenge brings together individuals from a variety of professional sectors to discuss the crisis around the high cost of childcare.

Apr 24

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Creating a user-friendly way to find neighborhood resources

With the help of a General Assembly group, we’re fine-tuning our designs for a popular legacy application.

Apr 24

Boston launches new recycling pilot program

A new pilot program to increase recycling participation supports Boston's move towards Zero Waste

Apr 23

$2.78 billion to be invested in Boston neighborhoods through the FY20-24 capital budget

Mayor Walsh announced $2.78 billion as part of the Imagine Boston FY20-24 five year captial plan.

Apr 23

More than $11 million awarded to historic preservation projects

Yesterday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined advocates and residents at Memorial Hall in Charlestown to celebrate more than $11 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding awarded to 35 historic...