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Holiday Weekend Traffic Advisory
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The annual 4th of July celebrations will be held on Monday, July 4, 2022, bringing parking restrictions and traffic changes for Boston.

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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.
City Hall operating hours

Boston City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 pm.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Tow lot

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

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Latest news

Latest news

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Mayor Wu Announces $500,000 Awarded in Workforce Development Contracts for

Arts and Culture

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Boston Together Again, A Summer And Fall Downtown

Mayor's Office

Mayor Wu Announces 2022 City of Boston Scholarship Fund Awardees

Mayor's Office

Mayor Wu Announces Paul F. Burke as Fire Commissioner

Mayor's Office
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
Parks Summer Fitness: Gentle Yoga class
On Jul 1

Jul 1
Age Strong Virtual Class: Zumba
On Jul 1

Jul 1
Parks Summer Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga
On Jul 1

Jul 1
Artivism Documentary Premiere
On Jul 1

Jul 1
Parks Summer Fitness: Walking Group
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Parks Summer Fitness: Virtual Zumba
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Parks Summer Fitness: HIIT Training
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Parks Summer Fitness: Strength Training
On Jul 3

Jul 3
CANCELED: Leaf and yard waste drop-off
On Jul 3

Jul 3
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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