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Saturday, November 17
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Street cleaning

There is no daytime street cleaning. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
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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.
Parking Meters
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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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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Trash and recycling

Pickup is delayed in some neighborhoods this week due to the holiday. Please check your schedule.

Common resources

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Latest news

Latest news
Mayor's 2018 Enchanted Trolley Tour
2018 Enchanted Trolley Tour
Nov 13

Mayor's 2018 Enchanted Trolley Tour

Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.
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Nov 16

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 17, 2018

Transportation
The Residences at Fairmount Station opened
Nov 15

The Residences at Fairmount Station opens with celebration

Neighborhood Development
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Nov 14

Mayor Walsh and 100 Resilient Cities launch network exchange on equitable and resilient cities

Mayor's Office
Christmas tree
Nov 9

Boston’s Christmas tree arrives November 20

Parks and Recreation
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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

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Upcoming Events

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Nov 17

Board of Election Commissioners Ballot Tabulation meeting

pumpkins fall homeownership fair
Nov 17

Fall Homeownership Fair

Family Gym
Nov 17

Family Gym at BCYF Holland

Family Gym
Nov 17

Family Gym at BCYF Madison Park

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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