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Mar 7

Celebrating women in construction at Inspectional Services

It’s Women in Construction Week! To celebrate, we want you to get to know some of the women behind our Building Division Staff.

Mar 7

City prioritizing improvements to Boston's transportation infrastructure

In his annual speech to the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today will announce new initiatives and investments.

Mar 6

2019 North End Italian feasts and festivals

Every summer, Boston's North End is home to more than a dozen Italian feasts, festivals, and processions.

Mar 6

2019 parades in the City of Boston

The City will host more than 30 parades and processions in 2019. Save the dates!

Mar 5

March Madness and gambling addiction recovery

This month, we look at resources available for those who struggle with gambling.

Mar 4

Helping advance diversity in film and television

The Mayor’s Office of Diversity loves to collaborate with other organizations on diverse hiring initiatives.

Mar 1

Demolition Delay application: 41-43 Brighton Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a residential structure in Charlestown.

Mar 1

City preparing for weekend winter storms

Storms will hit the City of Boston on Saturday and Sunday evening into Monday morning.

Mar 1

Demolition Delay application: 67 Burton Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 67 Burton Street in Brighton.

Mar 1

Greg McCarthy announced as City’s new Chief Information Security Officer

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Gregory McCarthy as the City’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Mar 1

Stefanie Costa Leabo named City’s new Chief Data Officer

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the appointment of Stefanie Costa Leabo as the City’s new Chief Data Officer (CDO).

Mar 1

Demolition Delay application: 1945 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury

The application is to demolish a commercial structure at 1945 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.

Mar 1

Weights and Measures: Here’s the team that keeps things consistent

In honor of Weights and Measures Week — yes, that’s a real thing — we wanted to take a moment to highlight our staff at Inspectional Services.

Feb 28

Demolition Delay application: 19 West Tremlett Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 19 West Tremlett Street in Dorchester.

Feb 28

2019 summer jobs registration now open for Boston teens

Boston teens between the ages of 15-18 can apply. The SuccessLink application will be available through Friday, April 12.

Feb 28

Mayor Walsh commits to sustainable, activist, investment policy in the City of Boston

The City of Boston will encourage environmental, social, governance (ESG) investments, community bank deposits; and join the Ceres Investor Network, which facilitates shareholder activism

Feb 27

We need volunteers for the 2019 Youth Job and Resource Fair

The Youth Job and Resource Fair takes place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Feb 26

RFP to support neighborhood open spaces, community gardens issued

Funds will help improve existing gardens, create new open space opportunities, and support urban agriculture designed to increase the availability of fresh food in Boston.

Feb 26

Image for new signage to increase transparency on proposed projects

New signage to increase transparency in project development

The Inspectional Services Department has announced new signage to provide more transparency in project development.

Feb 25

2019 annual census released, including study on childcare

This year's census mailing and online census include an optional survey related to childcare, language, and disability.

Feb 25

Women's History Month: Documenting women's lives at the City Archives

Did you know that the City Archives is full of records documenting the lives of Boston's women? We're celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting some of our favorite records about Boston's...

Feb 22

Boston will celebrate America saves week with free events to promote savings

The week of financial empowerment events runs February 25 - March 2

Feb 22

Trade mission to Boston's sister city Praia, Cabo Verde, announced

The delegation from Boston will have meetings throughout the country focusing on fostering economic and cultural development between the two citites.

Feb 20

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24, 2019

Congress Street at City Hall

Feb 20

BCYF Family Gym is Back!

Family Gym is a free, weekly play program that promotes physical activity for children ages 3-8 and their families.

Feb 20

2019 city scholarship applications now available to Boston residents

This scholarship provides Boston residents with up to $10,000 over four years towards tuition to Boston residents pursuing a two or four year degree at a Massachusets school.

Feb 20

More than $26 million in affordable housing in Boston announced

This new funding will create and preserve 515 units of housing in 10 developments across seven neighborhoods and contribute to affordable housing programming