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Wednesday, March 20
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.
Trash and Recycling
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Sweeping
Street Cleaning

Today is the third Wednesday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
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Mar 15

Demolition Delay application: 617 East 7th Street, South Boston

Landmarks Commission
98-100 Rockwood Street
Mar 15

Demolition Delay application: 98 and 100 Rockwood Street, Jamaica Plain

Landmarks Commission
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Mar 14

Pick-up and Drop-off Zone Pilot launched in the Fenway

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Alexandra Valdez
Mar 14

Alexandra Valdez named Director of Engagement for Economic Mobility Lab

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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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