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Boston launching compact with Cambridge to build local economic growth, opening SCALE grant program, and celebrating major gains in city contracting with diverse and local small businesses
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that Jim Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Marty Walz, Interim President of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau; Tamara Small, CEO...
The Acquisition Opportunity Program supports missions driven developers to acquire and guarantee affordability of the City’s at risk naturally occurring affordable housing
North Washington Street Bridge to now carry name of Celtics great and civil rights champion.
Mayor Wu and the City of Boston Disabilities Commission today announced programming and initiatives honoring October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an initiative...
The City has also begun developing the next iteration of the Climate Action Plan
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural...
Johnson Community Center is the sixth BCYF facility to reopen over past two years
Today, the City of Boston announced the members of the working group that will assess community health needs following the closure of Carney Hospital, receive public feedback, and make recommendations...
A four-year term on the Boston School Committee is set to expire in January
BOSTON - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Yesterday, Mayor Michelle Wu and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern visited the Joe Czajkowski Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts to highlight Boston Public Schools’ (BPS)...
Firehouse memorial dedicated to late Boston traffic supervisor Marie Conley
Firehouse memorial dedicated to late Boston traffic supervisor Marie Conley
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced she has appointed Kairos Shen to be the City’s new Chief of Planning. In this role, Shen will lead the City of Boston Planning Department, which was established by...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2024-2025 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City...
New Chinatown school building now open for 2024-2025 school year, following $223.6 million investment
This funding builds on the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun and safe environment for kids and families to enjoy community with a mini-grant opportunity for neighborhoods to host Halloween block parties...
City departments share preparations across Boston neighborhoods ahead of student move-in period
So far this year, the Streets Cabinet has helped 1,000 children and youth with their bike riding skills.
Boston Public Schools awards Zūm three year contract for new, improved bus tracking platform for families; City also announces opening of new City Academy facility in partnership with UMass Boston to...
New funding will support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Boston’s neighborhoods
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, the City's Public Facilities Department, and community members participated in a topping off ceremony for an addition to...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Madison Foley as the new Dorchester Liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services . The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting residents to City...
Program uses technology to analyze signals to reduce congestion on city streets
Pilot initiative provides discount vouchers to eligible residents
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, elected officials, and Charlestown residents to officially...
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services , including Asiah Wotring as the Mattapan Liaison and Roberto Gomez as the East Boston Liaison. The Office of...
The City of Boston also encourages residents to utilize the farmer’s market coupon program with eligible community groups
An extensive report by renowned urban rodentologist Dr. Bobby Corrigan lays out the foundation for City to build upon to greatly improve the delivery of basic city services, better target rat...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced new disability-aware standards for City resources and the collection of disability data from residents throughout government processes. This Disability Data Standard will...
