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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.
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Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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All municipal buildings are open based on their normal hours.
Trash and Recycling
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Sweeping
Street Cleaning

Today is the third Tuesday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
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Jun 19

Mayor Walsh chooses law firm to represent City of Boston in litigation against the...

Mayor's Office
Order to ring bells in celebration of emancipation, 1865 December 30, Docket 1865-020-I, Proceedings of the City Council, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives
Jun 19

Notes from the archives: Juneteenth

Archives and Records Management
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Jun 18

ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood concerts begin July 10

Parks and Recreation
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Jun 18

Mayor Walsh recommends 35 projects for inclusion in Community Preservation funding

Mayor's Office
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Upcoming Events

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Jun 19

Community Preservation forum

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Jun 19

Architectural legacy of Charles Bulfinch: Beacon Hill walking tour - RESCHEDULED

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Jun 19

Summer Fitness Series: Bootcamp in Dorchester

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Summer Fitness Series: Yoga in South Boston

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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. 

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Boston City Council

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