Latest City of Boston news

We also created an RSS feed for City of Boston news.

Filter

Author

Oct 23

City of Boston, Modell's announce investment in Boston's Way Home

For every "Beat L.A." t-shirt sold by Modell's Sporting Goods, $1 will go to benefit the City of Boston initiative to help end chronic homelessness in the City.

Oct 23

Applications being accepted for Boston School Committee

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications are being accepted by the Citizens Nominating Panel, for two open positions on the Boston School Committee, opening in January 2019.

Oct 23

Image for día de muertos at copley square

Dia de Muertos celebration coming to Copley Square

The City of Boston is teaming up with Boston’s Consulate General of Mexico to present a two-day Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 1 and 2 in Copley Square from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m...

Oct 23

Traffic advisory for Games 1 and 2 of World Series

Games 1 and 2 of the World Series will take place at Fenway Park on the evenings of Tuesday, October 23, and Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect.

Oct 22

More than $26,000 awarded to fourth round of 2018 Opportunity Fund grantees

Through the Opportunity Fund, artists and educators are provided grants of up to $1,000 for meaningful, one-time opportunities.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 60, 67-75, 70-80 Kilmarnock; 59-75 Queensbury, Fenway-Kenmore

The application is to demolish two commercial buildings and two garages at 60, 67-75, and 70-80 Kilmarnock Street and 59-75 Queensbury Street in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 158-160 Kneeland Street, Leather District

The application is to demolish a four-story structure at 158-160 Kneeland Street in the Leather District.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 69 Readville Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 69 Readville Street in Hyde Park.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 26 Willis Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 26 Willis Street in Dorchester.

Oct 22

Boston named winner in Bloomberg American Cities Climate Change Challenge

Challenge awards winning cities with resources and technical support to help achieve their ambitious climate goals.

Oct 19

Boston reaches major milestone in ensuring park access for all residents

All Boston residents now have a park within a 10-minute walk of their home.

Oct 19

GRAD Last Mile Fund scholarship aims to help students finish degrees

The innovative scholarship program is designed to provide financial support to students nearing college graduation.

Oct 18

Traffic advisory for October 20 and 21, 2018

The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna 5K, Oaktoberfest 5K, Union March, and Firefighters 10K are taking place this weekend.

Oct 18

Ground broken on Boston Arts Academy in Fenway

The $125 million facility is expected to be completed by 2021.

Oct 17

Transformative plan to create resilient, open Boston Harbor unveiled

"Resilient Boston Harbor" lays out strategies along Boston's 47-mile shoreline that will increase access and open space along the waterfront while better protecting the City.

Oct 16

Image for harambee park playground opening

Dennis 'DJ' Simmonds Playground opened at Harambee Park

The playground is part of the $2.7 million dollar Harambee Park master plan implementation, included in the Mayor's Imagine Boston 2030 Capital Plan.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 154-6 Kneeland Street, Leather District

The application is to demolish a one- and two-story commercial building at 154-156 Kneeland Street in the Leather District.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 28 Dix Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a garage at 28 Dix Street in Dorchester.

Oct 13

Renovated BCYF Vine Street Community Center reopens

The $5.3 million dollar renovation is a key part of Mayor Walsh's $50 million dollar FY19-FY23 Capital Plan investment in BCYF facilities.

Oct 12

Demolition Delay application: 69-71 Border Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a two-family dwelling at 69-71 Border Street in East Boston.

Oct 12

Fourth annual WE BOS Week aims to support women entrepreneurs

This year's theme, "Get Inspired, Get Connected, Get Funded", aims to address challenges in funding, mentorship, and growing women-led businesses.

Oct 12

Message from the commissioner: 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics

Kristen McCosh, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, provides a weekly update on the work happening in her office.

Oct 11

BCYF Camp Joy Winter Program now accepting applications

BCYF is now accepting applications for the Camp Joy Winter Program for Boston residents with disabilities between ages 8 and 22.

Oct 11

Traffic advisory for October 13 and 14, 2018

The ALCS Games at Fenway Park, Mission Hill Road Race, Roslindale Day Parade, and other events and projects are happening around the City.

Oct 10

Kathleen Joyce appointed chairwoman of Boston Licensing Board

As Chairwoman, Joyce will serve as the lead commissioner in regulating licenses.

Oct 9

New measures aim to increase diversity in development, prevent displacement

All Requests for Proposals released for public land moving forward will include criteria to promote diversity and inclusion and prevent displacement.

Oct 5

City Council recognizes renegades and readers

At a recent City Council meeting, two groups were recognized for their accomplishments.

Oct 5

Councilors vote to pass lobbyist registration ordinance

Following a working session chaired by Councilor Flaherty, the Council voted once again to pass a lobbyist registration ordinance and home-rule petition based on the version that the Council passed in...