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Earth Day
Monday, April 22
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 fourth Monday of the month, and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
Leaf and yard waste pickup starts soon
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The first week of leaf and yard waste pickup starts on May 6.
Check the schedule

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Latest news

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Patriots Day Weekend 2019
Patriots Day Weekend 2019
Apr 4

Patriots Day Weekend 2019

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We have information about parking and street closures for the Boston Marathon, Patriots Day Parade, BAA 5K, Invitational Mile, and Kids Relay Races.
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Apr 19

2019 BCYF grants now available for local agencies

Boston Centers for Youth and Families
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Apr 17

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Parks and Recreation
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Apr 17

Municipal lobbying registration launched by the City of Boston

Mayor's Office
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Apr 16

City of Boston’s Outdoor Pools and Family Friendly Beach Open Saturday, June 22

Boston Centers for Youth and Families
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BOS:311 service requests

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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

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Upcoming Events

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Apr 22

Emergency Management - Homeland Security meeting

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Apr 22

City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0622-0628, FY20 Budget: Administration and Finance Overview

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Apr 22

City Council Committee on Ways and Means hearing on Dockets #0631-0634, Miscellaneous Revolving Funds

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Apr 22

Emergency Management - Homeland Security meeting

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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
Contact: City Council