Friday, May 20

COVID-19 vaccine information

We have vaccine safety information, as well as a map and list of vaccination sites for eligible residents in Boston.
COVID-19 testing sites

We've partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing.
City Hall operating hours

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

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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.

Common resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
Add Your Name to the City Census
Apply for a City Job
Building Permits and Licenses
City Property Information Search
Get a Resident Parking Permit
Find Affordable Housing
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay Your Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
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 Declares Heat Emergency in Boston, Opens 15 BCYF Cooling Centers

Mayor's Office

Hynes splash pad

Water Features in Boston Parks as of Friday, May 20, 2022

Parks and Recreation

Mayor Wu Announces Members of the Black Men & Boys Commission

Mayor's Office

Mayor Wu Announces $17 Million BPS Food Service Contract with Roxbury-Based

Mayor's Office
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
Household hazardous waste, paper shredding, textiles, and electronics drop-off
On May 21

May 21
Age Strong Virtual Class: Chair Yoga
On May 23

May 23
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0480-0486, 0493-0495, 0499, FY23…
On May 23

May 23
Board of Election Commissioners Meeting
On May 23

May 23
Age Strong Virtual Class: Meditation
On May 23

May 23
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0480-0486, FY23 Budget: Vets, Age…
On May 23

May 23
Boston Public Library Annual Meeting of the Trustees (Second Meeting)
On May 24

May 24
Boston Public Library Annual Meeting of the Trustees (First Meeting)
On May 24

May 24
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
On May 24

May 24
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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