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Thursday, April 18
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.
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Trash and recycling

Pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods this week due to the holiday. Please check your schedule.
Street Sweeping
Street Cleaning

Today is the third Thursday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
Leaf and yard waste pickup starts soon
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The first week of leaf and yard waste pickup starts on May 6.
Check the schedule

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Patriots Day Weekend 2019
Patriots Day Weekend 2019
Apr 4

Patriots Day Weekend 2019

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We have information about parking and street closures for the Boston Marathon, Patriots Day Parade, BAA 5K, Invitational Mile, and Kids Relay Races.
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Apr 17

Municipal lobbying registration launched by the City of Boston

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City of Boston’s Outdoor Pools and Family Friendly Beach Open Saturday, June 22

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Apr 12

Council approves Immigration and Customs Enforcement information request

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Apr 12

City Council votes to review precincts

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Report unshoveled sidewalk (wait until three hours after snowfall ends)
Request a bulk item pickup
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2019 Fairy House Festival

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Licensing Board One-day Amendments

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Non Hearing Common Victualler Transactions

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Emergency Management - Homeland Security meeting

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh

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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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