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Last updated: Sat, 07/20/2019 - 8:00pm
Heat emergency in Boston
The City of Boston has declared a heat emergency through Sunday evening. BCYF community centers will open as cooling centers. Anyone can cool off inside with air conditioning. Residents can also swim at the City's pools free of charge.
Heat emergency information
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Street cleaning

There is no daytime street cleaning. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
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Tow lot

The tow lot is open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays. 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

On Saturdays, all libraries and some community centers are open. All other municipal buildings are closed.
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Trash and recycling

Due to the heat emergency, the hazardous waste dropoff event scheduled for Saturday, July 20, is canceled.

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