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Last updated: Fri, 09/22/2017 - 9:00am
Preliminary municipal election
Polling locations across the City open on Tuesday, September 26, from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. You can find voter information and resources through our Voting in Boston guide.
Voting in Boston
Street Sweeping
Street Cleaning

There is no daytime street cleaning on Saturdays. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
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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

There is no residential trash and recycling pickup on Saturdays.
Parking Meters
Parking Meters

Parking meters are operating normally today.
Tow Lot
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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