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Monday, December 5

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 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

Apply for a City Job

Building Permits and Licenses

City Property Information Search

Code Enforcement in Boston

Get a Resident Parking Permit

Find Affordable Housing

Opt in for Community Choice Electricity

Order Birth Certificates Online

Pay a Parking Ticket

Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood

Report an Issue with 311

Having a car in Boston

Latest news

Dec 2

Boston Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID-19 Boosters During Holiday

Boston Public Health Commission

Dec 1

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

Boston Public Health Commission

Steps to Transition Municipal Properties to Renewable Energy Supply

Mayor's Office

Dec 1

Public Health Warning Issued Related To Recent Sewage Discharge

Boston Public Health Commission

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

City Council Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement Hearing on Docket #1148

Dec 5

City on a Hill Charter Public School

Dec 5

Outdoor Dining Webinar

Dec 5

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Dec 6

City Council Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology Hearing on Dockets #1144, #1145

Dec 6

Age Strong Virtual Class: Latin Dance

Dec 6

City Council Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery Hearing on Docket #0963

Dec 6

OPAT Commission Community Meeting

Dec 6

KIPP Academy Governance and Compensation Committee Remote Meeting

Dec 6

Find more City events

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Contact: Mayor's Office

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