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Led by the City of Boston, MA, 37 cities, counties, and local elected officials argue that residents from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela with parole status play an essential role in economic...
May 16, 2025 As we enter our final stretch of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget hearing process, we’re calling on our community to show up and make your voice heard. To that end, we’re hitting the road and...
The Council passed an ordinance formally codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) into city law, granting it clearer authority to lead the City’s digital transformation efforts and...
The Council adopted a resolution urging the federal government to continue funding critical cancer research, particularly through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer...
This week, the Council recognized Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag Day through a resolution honoring the resilience, history, and vibrant cultural contributions of the Haitian community in...
The Council voted 8-4 to advance a Home Rule Petition that would bring Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to local elections. The proposal was introduced by Council President Louijeune and Councilors Mejia...
BOSTON - Monday, May 19, 2025—The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) today announced the launch of the annual City of Belonging Festival in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month. The...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston
The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions related to public land in two locations in Roxbury, and of three new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were...
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that Boston has again maintained its triple-A bond ratings and stable outlook, as assigned by Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings, in advance of its...
Neighborhood Jos Trust Invests $500,000 in four Community-Based Organizations in Boston
Project Labor Agreement for Boston Public Schools will also ensure a consistent supply of skilled workers for the Long-Term Facilities Plan
How artificial intelligence is advancing parking and curb usage for residents, businesses and mobility services
Building Toward Boston’s 250th Anniversary, New Public Art Projects Expand Inclusive Histories Across the City
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting team registrations for the 2025 season of the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL), the oldest neighborhood basketball league in the...
New initiative will ensure Boston residents can better access city services while strengthening language equity and access for all
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
The following is a public health warning related to recent sewage discharge(s), also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).
The Council has officially recognized June 2025 as Pride Month, celebrating the vibrancy, strength, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while reaffirming the city’s commitment to equity...
This Council passed two resolutions — offered by Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, with Councilor Weber joining on the teachers resolution — that celebrate the hard work and dedication of two...
In celebration of the deep cultural, physical, and community impact of local baseball leagues, the Council declared May 7, 2025 as Latino Baseball League Wellness Day. Baseball has long served as more...
This week, the Council passed two separate but interconnected resolutions aimed at supporting community health — recognizing World Asthma Day and advocating for the protection of Adult Day Health (ADH...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council recognized May as Small Business Month, shining a spotlight on the more than 44,000 small businesses that are the heartbeat of the city's neighborhoods...
The City of Boston would like to congratulate Bryan Dickerson and Alexandra Hunt on their recent marriage!
Over 2,200 attendees have already registered for Saturday’s fair; more than 3,000 youth currently in the process of onboarding for a job this summer
Read a letter from Councilor Brian Worrell, the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee.
This week, the Council honored multiple cultural observances, including Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the flag raising for the Caribbean nation of Montserrat, Polish...
With a resolution offered by Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the Council this weekrecognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the professionals who serve as the first...
This week, Councilor Mejia introduced a resolution in support of Bill SD.2808: An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth. In response to recent actions by the Trump...
