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Dec 13

Mayor Walsh and Commissioner Gross issue public safety guidelines for nightclubs and licensed establishments

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Dec 13

Organizations selected to conduct 2020 U.S. Census outreach

The 13 nonprofits selected have each been granted $5,000 to $10,000 to reach "hard-to-count"...

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Dec 13

Santa Speedo Run and North End Christmas Parade

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2019

A Memorial of Phillips Brooks from the City of Boston, 1893, Collection 0100.006

Dec 13

On this day in 1835, Phillips Brooks, author of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," is born in Boston.

On this day in 1835, Phillips Brooks was born in Boston. Brooks served as the rector of Boston’s...

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Dec 11

Mayor Walsh signals support of transfer fee on real estate sales to generate additional funding for affordable housing

Mayor Martin J. Walsh signaled his formal support of a proposal to implement a transfer ...

MAYOR WALSH SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER REQUIRING NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS TO TARGET CARBON NEUTRALITY

Dec 11

Executive order requires new municipal buildings to target carbon neutrality

New municipal building construction will have to be low-energy and fossil fuel-free, while meeting...

197-207 Maverick Street

Dec 10

Demolition Delay Application: 197-207 Maverick Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 197-207 Maverick Street in East...

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Dec 9

Demolition Delay application: 19 Blueview Circle, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the residence at 19 Blueview Circle in West Roxbury.

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Dec 9

Revised Boston Trust Act amendments submitted to Boston City Council

City ordinance delineates the work of local law enforcement officials in relation to federal...

Dec 9

Demolition Delay Application: 4 Payne Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the residence at 4 Payne Street in Dorchester.

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Dec 7

Boston receives 139 housing vouchers for residents with disabilities, homeless individuals and families

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) has been awarded $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing...

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Dec 6

City of Boston traffic advisory for December 7 and 8

The Jolly Jaunt, South Boston Catholic Academy Road Race, Hill House Tree and Wreath Sale, and...

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Dec 2

Boston Public schools closed Tuesday as City continues to prepare for snow

Municipal offices and Boston Public Library locations will be open during regular hours. Residents...

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Dec 2

Keep your home safe during the holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, Inspectional Services is providing a weekly blog related...

Events, resources, and charities for the holidays

Dec 2

Events, resources, and charities for the holidays

This December, we take a look at local area holiday events and resources.

799 East 3rd Street

Dec 2

Demolition Delay Application: 799 East 3rd Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the residence at 799 East 3rd Street in South Boston.

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Dec 1

City of Boston preparing for upcoming winter storm

Residents are urged to take caution and follow snow regulations.

Small Business Expansion

Nov 30

'20 Districts in 20 Days' campaign to support Boston Main Streets during the holiday season kicks off

As the City of Boston celebrates Small Business Saturday and advocates for shopping local, City...

$1.35 million of Neighborhood Job Trust funding to 23 community organizations

Nov 27

$1.35 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust funding awarded to 23 community organizations

Funding awarded to organizations that provide job training and career pathways for low-income...

Mayor Walsh signing the new marijuana industry ordinance

Nov 27

New ordinance supports marijuana industry equity, accountability, and transparency

Boston is the first city in the United States to formally prioritize diverse applicants who are...

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Nov 25

Second round of City of Boston Artist Fellowship Award winners

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture today announced five local artists...

Nov 23

City celebrates completion of Jamaica Pond Pathways project

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods, residents, and park...

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Nov 22

Arts and Culture releases RFP for Equity Transformation Project

We’re looking for a leader who can guide our multigenerational and multiethnic team at the Mayor's...

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Nov 22

What is a reward in Ms. Gray’s Tea-kwon-do class? Hot Cocoa

The Specialty Fair, which happens four times a year, is a reward system that a team of educators...

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Nov 22

City Council standing by students

The National Labor Relations Board has promulgated a rulemaking which would reclassify student...

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Nov 22

Boston aims high with renewable energy

This week the Council voted to adopt a resolution in support of an Act for Utility Transition to...

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Nov 22

Harvard Kent visits the City Council

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Edwards recognized the Harvard Kent Elementary School...

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Nov 22

City Council votes for equity in the marijuana industry

The Council voted 12-1 to pass an ordinance establishing equitable regulation of the cannabis...

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Nov 22

Leonard Lee, Sr. named to Boston Parks Commission

Lee brings a lifetime of hands-on experience in social services and event planning to his new role.

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Nov 22

Key takeaways about the 2020 federal census

This is the second in a series of ongoing posts about the U.S. Federal Census. To learn more,...