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The Inspectional Services Permitting Portal will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled system maintenance on Thursday, May 14, from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday, May 15.
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Wednesday, May 13

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 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

Featured resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
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Building Permits and Licenses
Boston Property Information Lookup
Get a Resident Parking Permit
Mattress Recycling
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay a Parking Ticket
Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
Special Item / Bulk Item Trash Pickups
View Projects across the City of Boston
Report an Issue with 311
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Latest news

Latest news

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of three new development projects to the BPDA Board.

Boston Acquisition Fund Wins 2026 Ivory Prize For Housing Affordability

Housing

Small Business Month: Week 2 Featured Events

Small Business Development

A photo of 116–118 Whitfield Street, which adds eight family-sized units to Boston’s affordable housing portfolio.

April 2026 Newsletter

Housing

White Stadium

Transportation Access Plan Agreement for White Stadium Update

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.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0909-0912
On May 13

May 13
Annual Enrollment 2026 Benefits Fair
On May 13

May 13
Business Certification Office Hours
On May 13

May 13
Opat Internal Affairs Oversight Panel (IAOP) Public Meeting
On May 13

May 13
Age Strong Memory Cafe - Codman Square
On May 13

May 13
FIT For Business: Building Your Dream Team
On May 13

May 13
City Council Meeting
On May 13

May 13
Bidders Conference: Senior Services RFP
On May 13

May 13
Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda
On May 13

May 13
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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