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How to watch a City Council hearing

The Boston City Council regularly holds meetings and hearings that are open to the public.

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Watch online

You can stream hearings and weekly meetings online. You'll also find the City Council TV schedule.

City Council TV online

Please note:

You can search through our video archives for older footage.

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Watch on TV

To view hearings and weekly meetings, you can watch on:

  • Comcast: Channel 8
  • RCN: Channel 82
  • Verizon: Channel 1964
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Or watch in person

Most hearings and meetings are held in the Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of Boston City Hall:

1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201

Need to Know:

If you have any questions, please call us at 617-635-2208, or send an email to BCCTV@cityofboston.gov.

Contact:
City Council
1 City Hall Square
Room 550
Boston, MA 02201-2043
City Council schedule

The schedule is featured on the Boston City Council Television page. You can also search the public notices section of our website for upcoming hearings and meetings.

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