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This November, we review updated resources and education for family caregivers.
Three historic buildings in downtown Boston were recently nominated for designation as Boston Landmarks:
The Office of Historic Preservation thanks Commissioner David Berarducci for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Boston Landmarks Commission .
Latino communities in Boston are integral to our cultural fabric, playing a vital role in how we preserve the built environment. Learn more about how protecting our city’s history also protects social...
The new contract will deepen trust between police and communities, further the wellbeing of officers, make adjustments to reduce overtime, and better streamline and prioritize details
Mark your calendars and prepare to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the holiday season with their schedule of annual lighting celebrations in City of Boston parks.
Massachusetts Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2025, to January 23, 2026.
The Council adopted a resolution this week recognizing October as Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Boston.
The Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 2025 as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness Month.
During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s failure to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
More than 140,000 Boston residents, or 89,000 households, are expected to be impacted by the SNAP freeze.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Dorchester’s Ceylon Park has been awarded $1 million from the latest round of federally funded Land and Water Conservation Fund...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Recent initiatives have helped boost the participation of small, local, and diverse firms and led to a 345 percent increase in City contract spending with these businesses from fiscal years 2019 to...
Applications are now open for $500,000 in grants for community organizations working to strengthen programs and support for men and boys across Boston’s neighborhoods
The new mixed-income development will create 22 income-restricted homeownership opportunities and new neighborhood retail space.
November SNAP benefits have been restored.
Program provides 1-on-1 support to renters, homeowners, and business owners and is available in multiple languages
Thirty new condominiums and locally owned commercial spaces strengthen housing stability and economic opportunity in the neighborhood.
Friday’s ribbon cutting and community celebration mark the culmination of three years of community engagement and ecological restoration of a green space in Mattapan
Renovated school building opened for 2025-2026 school year, following $23 million investment funded in the City’s five-year Capital Plan
This week, the City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the temporary installation of Hope Out of Darkness, a bronze sculpture honoring the life and legacy of abolitionist Solomon Northup. The...
The Council adopted a resolution affirming its commitment to ensuring access to gender-affirming healthcare for all residents. The resolution comes amid growing challenges facing the LGBTQIA2S+...
The Council has officially recognized October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, marking an important moment in the city’s ongoing commitment to equity, bodily autonomy, and human rights.
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
Early voting will take place at sites throughout the City starting Saturday, October 25, through Friday, October 31.
Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her State of the Schools Address on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The businesses—who were approved for zip code restricted licenses—are located in East Boston, Roxbury, and the South End
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced Weston & Sampson as the technical lead and Stoss Landscape Urbanism as the design lead for the next phase of...
The Boston Zoning Commission approved comprehensive zoning updates for Downtown Boston for the first time in more than 30 years. This new zoning strengthens protections for Downtown’s historic and...
