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City of Boston

Sunday, July 20

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is closed to the public on the weekend.
Trash and recycling

There is no residential trash and recycling pickup during the weekend.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
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Parking meters

Parking meters are free with no time limit on Sundays.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

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Latest news

Latest news

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July 18, 2025 Traffic Advisory

Transportation

Planning Department advances RFP for Citywide Needs Assessment

First Substantial Zoning Changes to Modernize Development Review Move Forward

Planning, Housing, Mayor's Office, Black Male Advancement

North Entrance

Mayor Wu Announces Free Arts and Cultural Programming Coming to City Hall Plaza

Arts and Culture, Mayor's Office

These buildings include 263 Summer Street, 129 Portland Street, 615 Albany Street, and 281 Franklin Street. The building at 281 Franklin Street, which will create 15 homes, will have tenants move in at the end of the summer.

Officials Celebrate First 100+ Units Converted From Offices Now Under

Mayor's Office
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Featured videos

We Are Black Boston

Honoring the legacy, contributions, and presence of Black Bostonians.

City of Boston YouTube Channel

Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.

Boston City TV YouTube Channel

Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT class with Jacqui
On Jul 20

Jul 20
Parks Fitness: HIIT class with Sinceree
On Jul 20

Jul 20
Boston’s Cultural District Festival: One Boston, Many Stories
On Jul 20

Jul 20
Horse-Of-Course
On Jul 20

Jul 20
Parks Fitness: Strength and Balance class with Jacqui
On Jul 21

Jul 21
CANCELED: City Council Committee On City Services And Innovation Technology Hearing On Docket #1371
On Jul 21

Jul 21
Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza
On Jul 21

Jul 21
Banking Basics for Teens
On Jul 21

Jul 21
Parks Fitness: Virtual Zumba Class with Lena
On Jul 21

Jul 21
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Michelle Wu

Meet the Mayor

Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community. 

Learn about Mayor Wu

Boston City Council

City Council
Contact: City Council
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