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Thursday, October 17
Tow Lot
Tow lot

The tow lot is open from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.
Parking Meters
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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City building hours

All municipal buildings are open based on their normal hours.
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Trash and recycling

Pickup is delayed in some neighborhoods this week due the holiday. Please check your schedule. We also collect leaf and yard waste this week.
Street Sweeping
Street Cleaning

Today is the third Thursday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
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Groundbreaking of East Boston Police Station
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Groundbreaking of new East Boston Police Station, District A-7

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Celebrate Halloween 2019 with BCYF

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Demolition Delay Application: 128-134 Gove Street, East Boston

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Oct 17

Municipal Lobbying Compliance Commission meeting

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Oct 17

Non-Hearing Common Victualler and Other Transactions

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Oct 17

Licensing Board One Day Amendments

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Oct 17

Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation hearing on Dockets #0545, #0665 and #0970

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh

Meet the Mayor

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, an accomplished advocate for working people and a proud product of the City of Boston, was sworn in as the City’s 54th Mayor on January 6, 2014. 

Learn more about Mayor Walsh

Boston City Council

City Council
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