Welcome to

Boston.gov

Friday, March 31

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are availiable 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases

COVID-19 Resources

Vaccine Info and Sites
We have COVID-19 vaccine safety information, as well as a map and list of vaccination sites for residents in Boston.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
We've partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing.
COVID-19 in Boston
Stay up to date on the latest data and recommendations related to the pandemic.

Featured resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
Apply for a City Job
Building Permits and Licenses
City Property Information Search
Get a Resident Parking Permit
Find Affordable Housing
Mattress Recycling
Opt in for Community Choice Electricity
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay a Parking Ticket
Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
bos_311_icon_black
Report an Issue with 311
1
Guide:
Winter in Boston
2
Guide:
Trash and Recycling
3
Guide:
Renting in Boston
4
Guide:
Having a car in Boston

Latest news

Latest news

March 2023: Latest Updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing

Housing

BCYF A/B Center Study Meeting 4 image

April Allston/Brighton Community Center Study Meeting

Boston Centers for Youth and Families

Mayor Wu Launches $750,000 Grant Fund to Support Growth of Businesses and Access

Mayor's Office

Mayor Wu Announces $4 Million Investment to Expand Boston's Tuition Free

Worker Empowerment
More City news

Featured videos

'Virtually Possible'
This short-form documentary shows the ways the people and communities of Boston creatively and heroically came "together" during COVID-19.
City of Boston YouTube Channel
Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.
Boston City TV YouTube Channel
Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.

BOS:311 service requests

BOS:311
All BOS:311 requests Improper storage of trash barrels Report unshoveled sidewalk (wait until three hours after snowfall ends) Request a bulk item pickup Request to salt or plow a street Report a pothole Report a parking violation Report a missing or damaged street sign Report a streetlight outage

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Citizenship Day
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Leaf and yard waste drop-off
On Apr 1

Apr 1
CANCELED: O'Day Playground: Pop-Up in the Park
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Parks Fitness: Virtual Zumba class with Lena
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic - East Boston
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Summer Street Pilot Program Community Office Hours - Virtual
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Hike Boston: Ranger's Beginning Boston Program
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT Training with Jacqui
On Apr 2

Apr 2
City of Boston Credit Union Children's Book Drive
On Apr 3

Apr 3
Find more City events

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
Contact: City Council
Back to top