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Saturday, October 21
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Trash and recycling

There is no residential trash and recycling pickup during the weekend.
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City building hours

All libraries and some community centers are open. All other municipal buildings are closed.
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Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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Tow lot

The tow lot is open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.
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Street cleaning

There is no daytime street cleaning. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Nov. 7 general municipal election
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Polling locations open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. across the City.
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City Council takes steps to stop displacement

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City Council approves funding for Boston Police

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Traffic Advisory for Saturday, October 21, 2017

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