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Mar 8

Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31

Licensing data from 2020 revealed the most popular dog names in Boston.

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Mar 5

March 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

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

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Mar 4

Bank on Boston partnership to support unbanked and underbanked Boston residents

USALLIANCE Financial’s Dora Everyday Checking meets 15 top-tier national standards for safety and...

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Mar 4

Renovations of historic Roxbury Lenox Apartments begin

.The complex was originally built by the Boston Housing Authority in 1939

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Mar 2

More than $38 million awarded to nonprofits providing services to homeless individuals

The funding represents the largest award of this type that the City has received and is a 70%...

Mar 2

Boston AIR: Learning from the past and moving forward

This is a blog post written by Director of Public Art Karin Goodfellow and Boston Boston Artists-in...

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Mar 1

Outdoor dining will begin in Boston on April 1

The City of Boston will provide additional assistance to restaurants and open outdoor dining sooner...

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Mar 1

Series of events to celebrate Women's History Month

All events will be conducted virtually, in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidance.

Mar 1

Self-care and continuing to cope with COVID-19 as the one-year mark approaches

This month, we review resources and coping skills for ongoing self-care, and discuss mental and...

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Mar 1

More than $34 million to create and preserve 841 affordable homes in Boston

Funding will support Boston’s homeless and aging population with 198 units set aside for individuals...

Feb 26

Boston Parks celebrate Women’s History Month

We're marking Women’s History Month by lifting up the stories behind the names of some of your...

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Feb 26

Boston Parks and Recreation Commission ratifies Roberts Playground naming

The Allston park gets its proper due after a correction of a decades-old clerical error.

Feb 26

Demolition Delay application: 50 Landseer Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the two car garage at 50 Landseer Street in West Roxbury.

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Feb 26

Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament starts April 20

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2021 Mayor's Cup...

Feb 26

Design decisions: Revamping the Parks homepage

Thanks to a user experience research group, we’re designing a more intuitive version of one of our...

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF BOSTON WILL ENTER MODIFIED VERSION OF PHASE 3, STEP 2 OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S REOPENING PLAN ON MONDAY

Feb 26

Boston will enter modified version of Phase 3, Step 2 of the state's reopening plan on Monday

Indoor performance venues, certain indoor recreational activities and live musical performances at...

Feb 25

$3.85 million awarded to 62 organizations in Boston Resiliency Fund grants

Since its creation, the Boston Resiliency Fund has granted $34.15m to 377 organizations. Grantmaking...

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Feb 24

City of Boston annual healthcare enrollment 2021

We will continue to update this page with relevant information as it becomes available. Learn more...

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Feb 24

Black history is Boston history

The Boston Archaeology Program seeks Boston's diverse and inclusive past.

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Feb 23

Two easy ways to get involved with climate-ready planning

The Climate Ready Boston team has launched the second phase of the planning process in East Boston...

Feb 23

Boston Arts Academy marks major milestone in construction of new $125 million facility in Fenway

The final steel beam for the new school building's structure was put in place during a topping-off...

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Feb 23

Street sweeping, ticketing enforcement for expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration to resume

Beginning Monday, March 1, street sweeping will resume in the North End, South End and Beacon Hill...

Feb 23

The love of a teacher: Wilhelmina Crosson and Boston’s first remedial studies program

Boston has long been known for its commitments to education. Teacher Wilhelmina Crosson exemplified...

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Feb 22

67 projects totaling more than $25.5 million recommended for Community Preservation Act funding

Projects include $13 million for affordable housing, over $5 million for historic preservation, and...

Commissioner Woods reaches out to hand a new Ranger a certificate ke

Feb 22

Parks welcomes five full-time Rangers

Recently, the Boston Parks Department welcomed five Boston Park Rangers to full-time positions with...

Feb 18

Demolition Delay application: 20 Norwood Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 20 Norwood Street in Dorchester.

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Feb 18

Disparity study completed; executive order signed establishing goals for minority- and woman-owned businesses

The Executive Order creates a framework to enact race- and gender-conscious procurement goals. The...

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Feb 17

Residents encouraged to complete 2021 annual resident listing

The initiative aims to count all Boston residents and ensure equitable distribution of City services...

Feb 16

Update on 2021 Medicare Part B IRMAA refund

We have information below about the City of Boston refund of 50% of Medicare Part B premiums for...

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Feb 16

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Black History Month

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

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