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Dec 3

$8 million grant to help fund fare free transit program

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted (12-1) to approve an $8 million grant to...

Dec 3

City Council adopts Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

This week, the Council voted to pass a resolution for the adoption of the plan.

Dec 3

Congratulations Councilor Murphy!

During this week’s Council meeting, Erin Murphy was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston City...

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Dec 2

DEMOLITION DELAY APPLICATION: 32 Pearl Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 32 Pearl Street in Dorchester.

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Dec 2

Mayor Wu Announces 2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour

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Dec 1

Mayor Michelle Wu Proposes New Pilot Program To Advance Equity in Procurement

Sheltered market program would allow City of Boston to designate certain contracts for procurement...

Dec 1

Cathy Baker-Eclipse named Parks Department's Director of the Capital Plan

Congratulations to Cathy Baker-Eclipse on the November 1 announcement that she has been named to...

Dec 1

Local area events and resources for the Holidays

This holiday season, we share links local area events, financial resource pages for bills and gifts...

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Dec 1

Urban Wilds Program applies for CPA grant for Sherrin Woods

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Urban Wilds Program applied for a Community...

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Dec 1

Renovations completed at Mary Hannon Playground

November 22 marked the completion of Phase II renovations by the Boston Parks and Recreation...

Dec 1

Local arts markets and craft fairs to check out this year

The holidays are a great time to explore all that Boston’s arts community has to offer.

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Nov 30

Vote early in the 2021 Special State Primary

The Special State Primary for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District is taking place on...

Nov 30

Demolition Delay application: 10-14 Crawford Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 10-14 Crawford Street in Roxbury.

Nov 30

Demolition Delay application: 1 and 4 Terrace Place, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish two houses, 1 and 4 Terrace Place in Mission Hill.

Nov 30

Mayor Wu Reappoints Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco García to Boston School Committee

The two members will continue to serve Boston’s diverse public school district.

Nov 29

Mayor Michelle Wu to Join Boston Common Tree Lighting Celebration

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Nov 24

Mayor Wu Announces Extended Deadline To Apply for Four-Year Term on Boston School Committee

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Nov 24

Mayor Wu Announces Outdoor Dining Extended to December 31, 2021

More than 400 businesses licensed to operate through end of December.

Nov 23

Demolition Delay Application: 64 Tolman Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 64 Tolman Street in Dorchester.

Nov 22

Mayor Wu Signs Ordinance To Divest City Funds From the Fossil Fuel Industry

In first bill signing, Wu signals her administration’s commitment to a Boston Green New Deal.

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Nov 19

New cabinet chief to lead economic recovery, close racial wealth gap

Segun Idowu, President and CEO of BECMA, to oversee Boston’s economic development departments and...

Nov 19

Demolition Delay application: 812-814 Huntington Avenue, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the structure at 812-814 Huntington Avenue in Mission Hill.

Nov 18

City Council opposes relocation of Herter Community Garden

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed...

Nov 18

City Council recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 since 1999...

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Nov 18

Key City of Boston legal counsel appointments announced

Adam Cederbaum will serve as Corporation Counsel and Henry C. Luthin will serve as Senior Counsel.

Nov 18

Demolition Delay application: 110-118, 124, 126, 128 Terrace Street, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the buildings at 110-118, 124, 126, 128R Terrace Street in Mission...

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Nov 17

Mayor Wu takes steps to expand fare-free bus service

On first full day in office, Mayor Wu files an appropriations request for $8 million to make the 23...

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Nov 16

Michelle Wu sworn in as Mayor of Boston

Michelle Wu was officially sworn in today as the next Mayor of the City of Boston.

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Nov 15

New local food purchasing policy to help small business owners

The new procurement requirement applies to municipal departments based out of the City’s Bolling...

Nov 12

Demolition Delay application: 5-19 New England Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 5-19 New England Avenue in Dorchester.

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