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Early voting for the November 6 election takes place from October 22 to November 2.
How to vote early
Friday, September 21
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.
Trash and Recycling
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Sweeping
Street Cleaning

Today is the third Friday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.

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Sep 20

Traffic Advisory for September 20 to September 25, 2018

Transportation
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Sep 20

City of Boston announces new funding for affordable housing development

Neighborhood Development
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Sep 20

City of Boston launches early voting website and schedule

Elections
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Sep 19

Demolition Delay application: 176 Faneuil Street, Brighton

Landmarks Commission
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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

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Upcoming Events

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Sep 21

Summer fitness series: Walking group in South Boston

POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony 2018
Sep 21

POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony 2018

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Sep 22

Summer fitness series: Walking group in Dorchester

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Sep 22

Motherbrook Urban Wild Clean-Up

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh

Contact: Mayor's Office

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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