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Saturday, November 27

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Indoor mask mandate

Face masks are required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston.
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

The City of Boston has partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing for residents.
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City Hall operating hours

Boston City Hall is closed to the public on the weekend.
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Trash and recycling

Due to the holiday, trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods this week. Please check your 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

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Mayor Wu Announces Extended Deadline To Apply for Four-Year Term on Boston

Mayor Wu Announces Extended Deadline To Apply for Four-Year Term on Boston

Mayor's Office
Mayor Wu Announces Outdoor Dining Extended to December 31, 2021

Mayor Wu Announces Outdoor Dining Extended to December 31, 2021

Mayor's Office
64 Tolman Street

Demolition Delay Application: 64 Tolman Street, Dorchester

Landmarks Commission
Mayor Wu Signs Ordinance To Divest City Funds From the Fossil Fuel Industry

Mayor Wu Signs Ordinance To Divest City Funds From the Fossil Fuel Industry

Mayor's Office
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'Virtually Possible'
This short-form documentary shows the ways the people and communities of Boston creatively and heroically came "together" during COVID-19.
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Upcoming Events

Holiday Ship Lighting in Martin's Park
On Nov 27

Nov 27
Leaf and yard waste drop-off
On Nov 28

Nov 28
City Council Committee on Boston's COVID-19 recovery virtual public hearing on Docket #1205
On Nov 29

Nov 29
2021 Copley Square Tree Lighting
On Nov 29

Nov 29
An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States book event
On Nov 29

Nov 29
Upham's Corner Working Advisory Group meeting
On Nov 29

Nov 29
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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

Boston City Council

City Council
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