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Saturday, November 26

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is closed to the public on the weekend.
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Trash and recycling

Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods this week. Please check your schedule.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are availiable 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases
COVID-19 Vaccine Information

We have vaccine safety information, as well as a map and list of vaccination sites for eligible residents in Boston.
COVID-19 Testing Sites

We've partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing.

Common resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
Apply for a City Job
Building Permits and Licenses
City Property Information Search
Code Enforcement in Boston
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Find Affordable Housing
Opt in for Community Choice Electricity
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay a Parking Ticket
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Latest news

Latest news

LinkedInsights: Amanda Chajon

Human Resources

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, November 24, through Monday, November 28, 2022

Transportation

Awards of $7,000,000 in ARPA Funding to Grow Early Childhood Workforce

Early Childhood

Mayor Wu at Humphreys Street Studios

Shop Local This Holiday Season at Makers Markets Across the City

Arts and Culture
More City news

Featured videos

'Virtually Possible'
This short-form documentary shows the ways the people and communities of Boston creatively and heroically came "together" during COVID-19.
City of Boston YouTube Channel
Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.
Boston City TV YouTube Channel
Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.

BOS:311 service requests

BOS:311
All BOS:311 requests Improper storage of trash barrels Report unshoveled sidewalk (wait until three hours after snowfall ends) Request a bulk item pickup Request to salt or plow a street Report a pothole Report a parking violation Report a missing or damaged street sign Report a streetlight outage

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
2022 Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park
On Nov 26

Nov 26
Leaf and yard waste drop-off
On Nov 27

Nov 27
Meet Your Age Strong Advocate
On Nov 28

Nov 28
Age Strong Virtual Class: Chair Yoga
On Nov 28

Nov 28
City Council Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology Hearing on Docket #1352
On Nov 28

Nov 28
Age Strong Virtual Class: Meditation
On Nov 28

Nov 28
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Docket #1344
On Nov 28

Nov 28
2022 Copley Square Tree Lighting
On Nov 28

Nov 28
NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, EFSB 22-01 Meeting
On Nov 29

Nov 29
Find more City events

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Michelle Wu

Meet the Mayor

Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community. 

Learn about Mayor Wu

Boston City Council

City Council
Contact: City Council
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