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Apr 7

Mayor Walsh announces ordinance to reduce diesel emissions

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced his support for the “Diesel and Vehicular Emissions Ordinance,” filed by City Councilor Stephen Murphy to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel vehicles and...

Apr 6

Mayor Walsh announces appointments to board and commissions

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced he has made 39 appointments to 12 City of Boston and Massachusetts boards and commissions in the first quarter of 2015. The appointees bring diverse expertise...

Apr 3

Design Biennial Boston selects four emerging designers for exhibition at BSA space and…

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the winners of the fourth Design Biennial Boston, a program sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and the Boston Art Commission in collaboration...

Apr 2

Boston awarded $18 million in homeland security funding

The grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was awarded through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program.

Apr 2

Mayor Walsh files request for rehearing with FERC in regards to proposed West Roxbury Pipeline

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the West Roxbury delegation to announce that the City of Boston has filed a request for a rehearing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regards...

Apr 1

Mayor Walsh announces Citywide ParkBoston expansion following successful Back Bay pilot

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the expansion of the ParkBoston app to include all Boston parking meters. The app allows drivers to quickly and easily remotely pay a meter with their mobile...

Apr 1

Mayor Walsh announces chief of Communications for Boston Public Schools

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today the appointment of Richard Weir as Chief of Communications for Boston Public Schools. In this position, Weir will be responsible for stewarding communications for...

Mar 31

Mayor Walsh announces pop-up: Franklin Park Art Grove`

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office of Arts and Culture announced Pop-Up: Franklin Park Art Grove, a call to artists to submit proposals for temporary, site-related art work. The three-tiered...

Mar 31

Two month extension of South Boston Emergency Transportation Reconfiguration announced

The City will engage the community to discuss if one way streets will become permanent.

Mar 30

Posted residential street sweeping to begin Wednesday, April 1

The City of Boston continues snow recovery efforts.

Mar 30

Boston to host Rose Center Faculty for Daniel Rose fellowship study on Land Use

Outside experts to help City evaluate future development opportunities along Jamaica Plain's Washington Street Corridor.

Mar 27

Mayor Walsh announces "Borderless Bird" Painting exhibition by Colette Bresilla

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature “Borderless Bird," an exhibition of paintings by Colette Bresilla of East Boston. Bresilla’s reflections on her...

Mar 27

Statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Boston Police Office Shot

Mayor Martin J. Walsh tonight released the following statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Officer injured tonight, his family and friends and the entire Boston Police Department during...

Mar 26

Building improvements planned for the Jamaica Plain branch of the BPL

The major renovation will improve collections, technology, and spaces for all ages, including a reading room addition.

Mar 26

300 Boston youth to compete in BCYF Swim League Championship meet Saturday

The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Swim League brings together kids from all backgrounds for fun, exercise, new friendships, and teamwork. The league runs for six months each year and...

Mar 25

April literary events at Boston Public Library Locations

The Central Library, Adams, North End, South End, West End, West Roxbury branches to host.

Mar 25

Mayor Walsh announces future focused transportation improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and…

The City aims to reduce serious traffic crashes, improve bike infrastructure, make meter payment more convenient, and pilot elimination of street sweeping towing.

Mar 23

Ordinance to establish first-ever paid parental leave for eligible city employees announced

Councilors Michelle Wu and Tim McCarthy to file policy granting up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

Mar 23

Statement from Mayor Walsh on securing independent analysis of potential impacts of Olympic Games

"My top priority is to bring the highest level of transparency to the Olympic process and I commend the Governor, Senate President and Speaker for taking this step," Mayor Martin J. Walsh said....

Mar 23

Mayor Walsh urges Boston families to plan for summer now

BCYF's FREE Summer Warm-Up Resource Fair April 11th highlights programs.

Mar 19

Mayor Walsh to celebrate Boston's Best Spellers at the eight annual citywide youth spelling bee…

WHAT: Mayor Martin J. Walsh will kick-off the Eigth Annual BCYF Spelling Bee hosted by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency, and...

Mar 19

Mayor Walsh announces April 15 as "One Boston Day"

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced "One Boston Day," a new tradition to honor the resiliency, generosity and strength of the City of Boston on April 15. The day will be an opportunity to recognize...

Mar 17

Updated: Mayor Walsh to host public forum on financial empowerment with Mayors across the country

Discussion will focus on how cities can address income inequality and financial empowerment.

Mar 17

The Handel and Haydn Society: Bringing music to life for 200 years exhibition opens at BPL

The archives tell the story of 200 years of music history.

Mar 16

Mayor Walsh launches veteran owned small business program

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced he has signed an Executive Order creating the Veteran-Owned Small Business Development Initiative, aimed at increasing participation of veteran owned small...

Mar 14

Mayor Walsh and parks department launch tennis app

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a partnership with playlocal.com that will create a first-of-its-kind platform allowing Boston's tennis players to reserve courts online and find similarly...

Mar 13

Boston part of Obama initiative to engage young people in great outdoors

Boston was selected as one of the first 10 cities to implement the initiative.

Mar 11

Boston School Committee votes to ratify superintendent contract

The Boston School Committee tonight unanimously ratified a contract with Dr. Tommy Chang to serve as the next Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). The five-year contract will take effect...

Mar 10

Mayor Walsh releases a new tool created at first permitting hackathon

The City deploys a new address search tool for online permitting.

Mar 10

Boston's AAA bond rating affirmed by Moody's and Standard and Poor's

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that both Standard and Poor's Rating Service and Moody's Investor's Services have affirmed Boston's AAA bond rating, the highest possible credit rating a City can...

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