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Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans today announced steps to increase public safety in the City of Boston by engaging in extensive outreach to gun licensees and vendors...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at baseball parks, including Fenway Park. The ordinance also bans smokeless tobacco...
Boston - Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced his support for Senate Bill 735 and House Bill 1577, which would ensure transgender people in Massachusetts are protected...
Engaging with Gun Owners, Convening Regional Gun Summit
BOSTON - Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at baseball parks, including Fenway Park...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the hot weather forecast for this week.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement: "Today is a great day in New England and Patriots fans across the country are celebrating. Now, let's get back to football - I am looking...
BOSTON - Monday, August 31, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today filed an ordinance banning replica handguns in public spaces. If approved by the Boston City Council, these regulations would take effect...
BOSTON - Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has partnered with Zipcar and Enterprise Carshare to bring 80 new car-share vehicles to Boston...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has received $350,000 in funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support climate preparedness in Boston, as part of the state's...
BOSTON - Friday, August 21, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Kris Carter as the new co-chair in the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics - the City's civic innovation team. Carter joins...
The citywide plan will be informed by residents and community members of all ages and walks of life, and young people are essential to the conversation.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro, the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) and the Dorchester...
Freedom Trail Rehab Includes Sidewalk Replacements, Installation of ADA Compliant Ramps
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and the City's Office of Health and Human Services, hosted the the City's 2nd Annual...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the hot weather forecast for this week.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance banning the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as "K2" or "Spice," in Boston. "I thank the City...
HR&A Advisors, with support from Utile Architecture + Planning, has been selected as the consultant team.
The new ordinance will be enforced by the Boston Police Department, which also has authority to promulgate rules and regulations.
"I am extremely saddened and disturbed by the violence that took place overnight in our community; this has to stop. It is my utmost priority to ensure the safety of our residents and it is important...
Sara Myerson will become the City of Boston's Executive Director of Imagine Boston 2030.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has filed an ordinance to address the hazardous operation and storage of recreational vehicles and motorized conveyances. "We are committed to creating safer streets for our...
BOSTON - Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Boston 311, a platform to better enable residents of Boston to report non-emergency issues to the City, such as graffiti and...
If approved by the Boston City Council, these regulations would take effect immediately.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Neighborhood Services, Environment, Energy & Open Space, and the City of Boston Public Works Department joined community partners in building an Aerated Static Pile...
Boston - Friday, August 7, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Office of Neighborhood Services, Environment, Energy & Open Space, and the City of Boston Public Works Department joined community partners in...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Chris Osgood as the City of Boston's Chief of Streets. As a member of the Mayor's cabinet, he will work with the City's Public Works and Transportation...
Names Chief of Streets to Strengthen Coordination, Innovation and Strategy Across Departments
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that City of Boston has won a $50,000 award from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help its efforts to streamline licensing, permitting and other...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined public health officials, advocates, local youth and former Red Sox player Curt Schilling to announce that he will take steps to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco...
