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City Hall operating hours

Boston City Hall is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 pm.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Beginning September 7, 2021, residents with a resident sticker won't be allowed to park in a metered or two-hour parking space in their neighborhood without adhering to the time limit or paying a meter fee.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
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

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Demolition Delay Application: 1 Adamson Street, Allston

Landmarks Commission

Horticultural Hall study report

Landmarks Commission

First Church in Roxbury study report

Landmarks Commission

Demolition Delay Application: 100-110 Lincoln Street, Brighton

Landmarks Commission
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'Virtually Possible'
This short-form documentary shows the ways the people and communities of Boston creatively and heroically came "together" during COVID-19.
In Your Shoes: Paloma Valenzuela
Valenzuela is a Dominican-American director, producer, and writer, as well as the creator of The Pineapple Diaries, a comedic web-series based in Boston
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Upcoming Events

Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT Training with Ella
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Junior Golf Daily Lessons
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Parks Fitness: Chair yoga with Karma
On Aug 4

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2021 children's arts and crafts workshop: West Roxbury
On Aug 4

Aug 4
Licensing Board hearing
On Aug 4

Aug 4
2021 children's arts and crafts workshop: Beacon Hill
On Aug 4

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Boston Mayor Kim Janey

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Kim Janey

Meet the Mayor

Kim Janey is the 55th Mayor of Boston. A proud fourth-generation Roxbury resident, Mayor Janey comes from a long line of educators, entrepreneurs, artists, and advocates.

Learn about Mayor Janey

Boston City Council

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