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Jun 1

Demolition Delay application: 1127 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 1127 Harrison Avenue in Roxbury.

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Jun 1

Statement from Mayor Walsh on protests in Boston

Mayor Walsh released this statement about protests on Sunday, May 31, in the City of Boston.

May 30

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Boston

Stay home, save lives: A Public Health Advisory is in place for everyone in Boston, except essential...

May 29

June is LGBTQ pride month

This month, we look at celebrating pride month, and highlighting resources for the LGBTQ community.

May 29

Let’s build a fairy house!

Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of...

May 29

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the...

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May 28

More than $780,000 in Boston Resiliency Fund grants going to 20 organizations

Since the first round of fund distribution, the Fund has raised over $30.8 million from 6,000 donors...

May 28

New 'Healthy Streets' program part of Boston's COVID-19 reopening process

The City of Boston will reimagine streets in Boston to better support local businesses and...

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May 28

Return to workplace framework for commercial spaces in Boston

The framework below represents the City of Boston’s operational recommendations for businesses...

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May 28

More than $1,750,000 in new funding to support Boston's immigrant communities impacted by COVID-19

In total, $2.4 million has been raised to support the Boston Immigrant COVID-19 Collaborative.

May 28

Parks BINGO Is here!

Are you up for a challenge? Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical...

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May 28

An update from the Boston AIR leadership team: Karin Goodfellow And Sharon Amuguni

Here's what we're thinking about during COVID-19.

May 28

Franklin park master plan: survey results

Thank you to those who participated in and spread the word about our community survey!

May 28

Boston Parks graduates class of eight new rangers

The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at Franklin...

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May 28

A message from Commissioner McCosh: The work continues through reopening

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

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May 28

Boston Parks scores ninth place in Trust for Public Land rankings

Boston has landed near the top of the 2020 ParkScore list compiled by The Trust for Public Land...

May 26

$6 million in new grant funding to support safe reopening of small businesses

In total, the City of Boston has provided over $13.5 million in City, federal, and private funding...

May 26

Demolition Delay application: 63 Westover Street (garage), West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the garage at 63 Westover Street in West Roxbury.

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May 26

Boston Fire holding fire safety plan contest for Boston students

Win a chance for a personal thank you from Boston Firefighters who will visit your house with a fire...

Volunteers putting together community care kits

May 23

City to distribute 10,000 community care kits across Boston

Neighborhood Services this weekend will distribute the first half of the 20,000 care kits assembled...

Grand Army of the Republic directory, 1892, City Council Committee records, (Collection 0140.001)

May 22

Notes from the Archives: Memorial Day in Boston

On May 30, 1868, Americans observed the country’s first Memorial Day.

May 21

City of Boston reaches COVID-19 meal distribution milestones

More than one million meals have been served at youth sites, and more than 60,000 meals have been...

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May 21

More than $875,000 in Boston Resiliency Fund grants awarded to 19 organizations

Since the first round of fund distribution, the Fund has raised over $30.8 million from 6,000 donors...

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May 21

Virtual graduation celebration for Boston Public School students set for June 13

The City of Boston will honor graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation...

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May 21

Streamlined process to help restaurants as part of COVID-19 reopening process

The Licensing Board for the City of Boston has taken steps to streamline existing processes and...

May 21

Demolition Delay application: 121-135 Sherman Road, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 121-135 Sherman Road in West Roxbury.

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May 21

$4 million distributed to support small businesses in every neighborhood

The businesses receiving grants represent industries most-impacted by closures, policies, or general...

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May 20

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Moving towards reopening

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

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May 19

Parks Parcel Priority Plan survey now underway

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging park users and open space advocates to...

May 18

Demolition Delay application: 71-75 West Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 71-75 West Broadway in South Boston.