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Friday, September 30

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 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 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.

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
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Latest news

Latest news

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Human Resources

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BPHC Urges Caution As COVID-19 Spikes in Local Wastewater

Boston Public Health Commission

Fall for Pics in the Parks this Autumn

Parks and Recreation

Pics in the Parks: Fall Challenge 1 - Color

Parks and Recreation
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
Parks Summer Fitness: Walking Group
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Mayor's Cup Adult Pickleball Championship Tournament
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Women's Learn to Ride: Basic Skills
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Parks Summer Fitness: Virtual Zumba
On Oct 1

Oct 1
B Healthy Family COVID-19 Vaccination Event
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Butterfly Stories Open House
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Parks Summer Fitness: HIIT Training
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic - Allston
On Oct 1

Oct 1
Dorchester Park Pathways Design Meeting #1
On Oct 1

Oct 1
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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