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Friday, August 23
Street Sweeping
Street cleaning

Today is the fourth Friday of the month. Street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
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

Pickup is on a normal schedule. We also collect leaf and yard waste this week.
Municipal Aggregation Plan hearing
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The Mass. Department of Public Utilities is conducting a public hearing on Boston's proposed Municipal Aggregation Plan, also known as community choice energy, on August 20 at 2 p.m.
Hearing information

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Aug 22

Open Newbury Street, Caribbean Carnival Parades

Transportation
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Aug 21

Parking and traffic restrictions during 2019 student move-in

Transportation
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Aug 20

Mayor Walsh and Country 102.5FM to host fourth annual Country in the City

Mayor's Office
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Aug 16

MAYOR WALSH DEDICATES GENERAL CASEY AMPHITHEATER IN ALLSTON AUGUST 28

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Aug 27

Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing 08/27/2019

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Aug 27

BOSTON CIVIC DESIGN COMMISSION

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Aug 28

Flammable Storage and Garages hearing

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Aug 28

City Council Committee on Environment, Sustainability, and Parks hearing on Docket #0866

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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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