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2021 Mayor’s Garden Contest now open

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The competition recognizes the gardening skills of Boston residents.

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Mayor Janey's remarks as prepared for Friday, May 14, 2021

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Demolition Delay application: 159 Everett Street, East Boston

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The application is to demolish the house and garage at 159 Everett Street in East Boston.

Demolition Delay application: 24 Blossom Street, West End

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The application is to demolish the former Winchell School building at 24 Blossom Street in West End.

Demolition Delay application: 23-25 North Anderson Street, West End

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The application is to demolish the Tenement House building at 23-25 North Anderson Street in West...

Demolition Delay application: 16-18 Blossom Street, West End

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The application is to demolish the former West End House building at 16-18 Blossom Street in West...

Global Warming

City Council urges Congress to enact Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

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The United Nations climate science body declared in a climate report that we have only until 2030 to...

BIPOC

City Council recognizes need for more BIPOC mental healthcare providers

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the need for more...

Nurses Week

City Council recognizes National Nurses Week

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The City Council designated May 6-12, 2021, as National Nurses Week in order to recognize the...

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Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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The City Council recognized May 2021 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City of Boston.

Black Lives Matter

City Council supports athletes' free expression for human rights

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently reaffirmed a ban on political, social, or...

Demolition Delay application: The Mt. Calvary Holy Church of America Building at 15 Otisfield Street, Dorchester

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The application is to demolish the Mt. Calvary Holy Church of America building at 15 Otisfield...

Demolition Delay application: The Mildred C. Hailey Apartments at Mildred Hailey Phase One Development, Jamaica Plain

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This application is to demolish seven apartment buildings and one community center building within...

Happy Haitian Heritage Month, Boston!

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Celebrating Haitian Heritage Month with Josh Altidor, Director of Parks Maintenance and proud...

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May 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

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Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This May update focuses...

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Share your comments on regulations that protect Boston's wetlands

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Public comment is open for Phase II of Wetlands Ordinance regulations that focus on isolated...

Demolition Delay application: 65 Patten Street, Jamaica Plain

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The application is to demolish the two car garage at 65 Patten Street in Jamaica Plain.

Demolition Delay application: 101 Milton Avenue, Hyde Park

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The application is to demolish the garage at 101 Milton Avenue in Hyde Park.

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Public comment period available for draft amendment to Boston Cannabis Board rules and regulations

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The Boston Cannabis Board (the “BCB”) will hold a public comment period regarding a draft amendment...

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Expansion of in-person critical City services announced

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The update includes increased in-person service hours at City Hall, the reopening of some BCYF day...

Opening of 2021 Boston Swan Boats season celebrated

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Mayor Janey took a ride with her family to celebrate the 144th anniversary of the Boston Swan Boats.

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Celebrating May as National Building Safety Month

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Today, Mayor Janey designates May as National Building Safety Month for the City of Boston.

City Council celebrates Haitian heritage

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Boston is home to one of the largest populations of Haitian immigrants in the United States and...

City Council expresses gratitude for Boston teachers

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council recognized May 3 through May 7 as Teacher...

City Council recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month to raise awareness, fight...

City Council urges state to pass legislation relative to the educational needs of students

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There is no doubting the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted many students as...

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2021 Public Space Invitational design competition launched

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This year’s program seeks to support the expansion of community compost in Boston.

MAYOR JANEY CALLS ON EVERSOURCE TO CANCEL THE PROPOSED SUBSTATION IN EAST BOSTON

Mayor Janey calls on Eversource to cancel the proposed substation in East Boston

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The Mayor is urging Eversource to justify or cancel its proposed electrical substation in East...

Join us for our May 2021 watercolor painting workshops

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Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series...

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City of Boston seeks public input for Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update

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The plan will identify projects to reduce the potential impacts from natural hazards.