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Mayor Walsh reviewed Boston's progress and detailed his plans for 2019.
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Wednesday, January 16
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State of the City 2019
State of the City 2019
Jan 15

State of the City 2019

Mayor's Office
Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday, January 15.
State of the City 2019
Jan 15

Mayor Walsh lays out vision to further support a strong middle class

Mayor's Office
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Jan 15

Economic Development Center launched, expanding economic growth

Economic Development
Molasses flood destruction, January 15, 1919, Boston Elevated Railway photographs (9800.018), Boston City Archives
Jan 15

100 years ago today: Molasses crashes through Boston's North End

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An EMT Course Graduate Finishes the Program
Jan 14

Boston EMT 2019 Graduation Ceremony

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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (PFD)

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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (DND)

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Boston Retirement Board meeting

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Licensing Board hearing

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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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