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Wednesday, March 29

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

Latest news

Latest news

Mayor Wu Announces Applications Open for the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council

Mayor's Office

Margaret S. Winslow passport application, 1922. She was the daughter of Boston architect Walter Thacher Winslow.

Awake! Ye Sisters All: Sisterhood in Boston’s Women’s Voter Registers

Archives and Records Management

Mayor Wu Announces Events in Remembrance of the 2013 Boston Marathon

Mayor's Office

Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak! City Council extends best wishes to Muslims

City Council
More City news

Featured videos

'Virtually Possible'
This short-form documentary shows the ways the people and communities of Boston creatively and heroically came "together" during COVID-19.
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
City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development Hearing on Docket #0412
On Mar 30

Mar 30
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
On Mar 30

Mar 30
Public Improvement Commission Meeting
On Mar 30

Mar 30
KIPP Academy Charter School Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting
On Mar 30

Mar 30
Age Strong Virtual Class: Latin Fiesta
On Mar 30

Mar 30
Mattapan Station Drop-in Hours
On Mar 30

Mar 30
Roslindale Bus Lane Coffee Hours
On Mar 30

Mar 30
Metro Boston Homeland Security Region Intel and Info Sharing Subcommittee Emergency Meeting
On Mar 30

Mar 30
CANCELED: City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Hearing on Dockets #0166 and #0252
On Mar 30

Mar 30
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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