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Excessive Heat Warning in Boston

Mayor Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the heat in the forecast. The City will activate cooling centers, and pools will be open across Boston.

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Thursday, July 2

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal 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 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.
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Boston is seen across the water from LoPresti Park in East Boston on a clear, sunny day

Summer 2026 Traffic Advisory

Transportation

MGM Watch Party

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Watch Parties for Remaining FIFA World Cup™ Games

Mayor's Office

July 2, 2026 Traffic Advisory

July 2, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Transportation

Beginning January 15, residents can vote for their top five city project proposals

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces New Cycle of City-Wide Participatory Budgeting

Mayor's Office
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
ADU Design Workshop
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CANCELED: Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston
On Jul 2

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Chinatown: 66 Kneeland Street Abutters Meeting
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Roslindale: 18 Hayes Road Abutters Meeting
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Jul 2
Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District Public Hearing
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Parks Fitness: BCBS Frog Pond Yoga
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Parks Fitness: Dancehall Bootcamp with Miciyiaah
On Jul 2

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Ruckus! First Look: The Encore
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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

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