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Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for Boston

The City will close all Boston Public Schools to students starting Tuesday, March 17. Boston Centers for Youth & Families have closed all BCYF community center pools, gyms, and fitness centers. Some BCYF locations will be youth meal distribution sites. All Boston Public Library locations will close at 6 p.m. tonight until further notice.

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Monday, March 16
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Street Cleaning

Today is the third Monday of the month and street cleaning is running on a normal schedule.
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City building hours

All municipal buildings are open based on their normal hours.
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Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
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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.
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Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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Libraries

As of 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, all Boston Public Library locations are closed until further notice.
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Public transit

Starting on Tuesday, March 17, MBTA trains and buses will run with reduced service.
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Community centers

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) have closed all BCYF community center pools, gyms, and fitness centers. 

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