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Early voting for the November 6 election takes place from October 22 to November 2.
How to vote early
Thursday, September 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 Thursday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.

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Sep 17

Boston Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with booklist, programs

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The 2019 Mayor's Youth Council
Sep 17

Mayor's Youth Council members for 2019 announced

Boston Centers for Youth and Families
Fay Chandler Emerging Artist Award winner
Sep 17

Winners of 2018 Fay Chandler Emerging Artist Awards announced

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Voting in Boston
Sep 17

Early voting locations in Boston for 2018

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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

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Upcoming Events

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Sep 20

Auditing Department Meeting

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Sep 20

Summer fitness series: Gentle Yoga in the North End

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Sep 20

City Council Committee on Government Operations Working Session on Docket #1094

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Sep 20

Non-Hearing Common Victualler and Other Transactions

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Martin J. Walsh

Meet the Mayor

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. 

Learn more about Mayor Walsh

Boston City Council

City Council
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