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Apr 23

More than $11 million awarded to historic preservation projects

Yesterday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined advocates and residents at Memorial Hall in Charlestown to celebrate more than $11 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding awarded to 35 historic...

Apr 22

Demolition Delay application: 192 Gladstone Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a house at 192 Gladstone Street in East Boston.

Apr 22

Demolition Delay application: 64 Baxter Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 64 Baxter Street in South Boston.

Apr 22

Demolition Delay application: 92 - 94 W. 8th Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 92 and 94 W. 8th Street in South Boston.

Apr 19

2019 BCYF grants now available for local agencies

The grants which were announced by Mayor Walsh, will go to support summer programing for youth

Apr 18

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Applications open for Artist Fellowship Award, new Project Partnership Grant

The City of Boston is now accepting applications for a second round of the Artist Fellowship Award and a new Project Partnership Grant.

Apr 17

Municipal lobbying registration launched by the City of Boston

Lobbying registration aims to build more transparency, and accountability in City government

Apr 16

City of Boston’s outdoor pools and family friendly beach open June 22

Summer is coming and BCYF Clougherty and Mirabella Pools and BCYF Curley Family Friendly will open June 22.

Apr 12

Council approves Immigration and Customs Enforcement information request

Councilor Zakim filed a 17F Information Request regarding communications between the Boston Police Department (BPD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Apr 12

City Council votes to review precincts

Earlier this month, the Committee on Government Operations held a hearing regarding an ordinance requiring review of precincts every five years in the City of Boston. The Council voted to pass the...

Apr 12

City Council supports union for Northeastern University

This week, the Council voted to adopt a resolution in support of full-time, non-tenure track faculty at Northeastern University, who are organizing to form a union.

Apr 12

City Council backs a Green New Deal

For decades, working-class communities and communities of color have been first to be hit by pollution, and last to be rebuilt after a climate disaster.

Apr 12

The citywide additional dwelling unit program moves forward

Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston create a path for affordable housing through additional dwelling units.

Apr 10

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There’s more than meets the eye to web accessibility

You may have noticed some minor but important adjustments to Boston.gov in recent weeks.

Apr 10

Fiscal Year 2020 budget announced by Mayor Walsh

The budget, which was presented today, focuses on bold investments guided by equity, opportunity and investing in Boston's future.

Apr 9

Demolition Delay application: 49-51 Brown Avenue, Roslindale

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 49-51 Brown Avenue in Roslindale.

Apr 9

Kanreki: Celebrating 60 Years of Boston-Kyoto Partnership

In 2019, the City of Boston and the City of Kyoto, Japan will mark 60 years as Sister Cities.

Apr 9

Demolition Delay application: 22 Ansonia Road, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 22 Ansonia Road in West Roxbury.

Apr 8

New interactive public art lets you be the DJ of District Hall’s outdoor plaza

Public Radio is a larger-than-life, futuristic radio that allows anyone to change the station.

Apr 8

2019 Boston Marathon traffic advisory

Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Boston.

Apr 5

Franklin Park master plan announced by Mayor Walsh

The Boston Parks and Recreation department will launch a new master plan for Franklin Park, Boston's largest park.

Apr 5

City Council supports Medicare for All in Massachusetts

At this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution supporting Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 683, An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts.

Apr 5

City Council shows support for Boston School Police

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council passed a home-rule petition filed by Councilor Baker that would move Boston School Police (BSP) officers from their current retirement classification to...

Apr 5

Boston teens invited to apply for Snap Shot Teen Photography program

The BCYF Snap Shot program teaches teens about photography while they explore Boston’s neighborhoods, museums, and historic sites.

Apr 5

Who is language and communications access for?

In 2016, Mayor Martin J. Walsh signed a City ordinance called “Establishing Language and Communications Access for City Services.” We are excited to share with you the progress that has been made in...