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Tuesday, May 23

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Tow lot

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

COVID-19 Resources

Vaccine Info and Sites
We have COVID-19 vaccine safety information, as well as a map and list of vaccination sites for residents in Boston.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
We've partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing.
COVID-19 in Boston
Stay up to date on the latest data and recommendations related to the pandemic.

Featured resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
Apply for a City Job
Building Permits and Licenses
City Property Information Search
Get a Resident Parking Permit
Find Affordable Housing
Mattress Recycling
Opt in for Community Choice Electricity
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay a Parking Ticket
Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
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Renting in Boston
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Having a car in Boston
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Getting around Boston

Latest news

Latest news

First Come, First Serve: Affordable Condo in Mission Hill

Housing

Cottage and residents, Lake Pleasant: Five women posed in front of their cottage, ca. 1900

Spiritualism, Astrology, and Women’s Suffrage in Boston

Archives and Records Management

Mayor Wu Announces Street Upgrades to Enhance Mobility and Safety for Everyone

Mayor's Office

Public Health Warning Related to Sewage Discharge

Boston Public Health Commission
More City news

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.

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

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
CANCELED: City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0760-0768 FY24 Budget: OEOI, OWD, Human Resources
On May 23

May 23
City Council Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement Hearing on Dockets #0928, #0930, #0935-0937, #0941, #0942, #0959
On May 23

May 23
KIPP Academy Charter School Development Committee Meeting
On May 23

May 23
Boston Landmarks Commission Public Hearing
On May 23

May 23
Ceylon Park: Pop-up in the Park (Community Meeting #2)
On May 23

May 23
Opportunity and Achievement Gaps (OAG) Task Force Virtual Meeting
On May 23

May 23
Air Pollution Control Commission Public Hearing
On May 23

May 23
We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fair - East Boston
On May 23

May 23
Western Avenue Drop-in Session
On May 23

May 23
Find more City events

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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