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Dec 12

Demolition Delay application: 11 Clare Avenue, Roslindale

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 11 Clare Avenue in Roslindale.

Dec 11

Demolition Delay application: 398 Bremen Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 398 Bremen Street in East Boston.

Dec 10

Demolition Delay application: 244 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 244 Humboldt Avenue in Dorchester, MA 02121.

Dec 7

Congresswoman-Elect Ayanna Pressley, the City Council will miss you!

This week’s Council meeting ended on an emotional note, as Congresswoman-Elect Ayanna Pressley bid adieu to the Boston City Council.

Dec 7

'No Books No Ball' program recognized by City Council

For over 25 years, No Books No Ball has used academics, basketball, and community engagement to motivate urban youth and empower families, individuals, and communities. Founder Tony Richards Sr...

Dec 7

Josiah Quincy School changing lives through music

This week’s Council meeting was opened in a grand way with a musical performance by second and third graders from the Josiah Quincy School’s orchestra.

Dec 7

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The Digital Team needs a few good fellows

Applications are now open for our 2019 summer fellowship program.

Dec 7

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9, 2018

Stuart Street Weekend Closure, SS Run, Walter's Run

Dec 5

Demolition Delay application: 690 Adams Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a library structure at 690 Adams Street in Dorchester.

Dec 5

Ground broken on O'Connor Way Senior Housing Development in South Boston

Project will transform vacant BHA property into 46 units of elderly affordable housing

Dec 4

Demolition Delay application: 95 Union Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 95 Union Street in Brighton.

Dec 3

Demolition Delay application: 9 Mansfield Street, Allston

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 9 Mansfield Street in Allston.

Dec 3

Self-care during the winter holidays

This month, we at the Employee Assistance Program discuss the importance of self-care.

Dec 3

Manny Lopes appointed Chair of Board of Health

Lopes will chair the seven-member oversight board

Nov 30

City Council provides tax relief, funding for safer streets and grants to make Boston shine

The Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Councilor Ciommo, held a hearing to examine Dockets #1621, 1612, and 1614.

Nov 30

The fight to end hunger and homelessness

On a typical night in Boston, 6,135 people are homeless. As it stands, 42 million Americans are at risk of suffering from hunger. Hunger and homelessness are so prevalent in American society that the...

Nov 30

Investing in the community through Community Works

Councilor Janey recognized and honored Community Works, an organization that supports many community-based organizations in Boston.

Nov 29

City of Boston accepting proposals for Play Around the Snowy City competition

Program aims to make Boston's public spaces more fun and inviting during the winter.

Nov 29

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, December 1, 2018

Jolly Jaunt 5K, Hill House Holiday Tree & Wreath Sale, South Boston Catholic Academy 5K

Nov 28

Applications available for Seniors Save heating replacement program

The program grants $3,500 to eligible residents to use towards upgrades to their heating systems.

Nov 27

Three new commissioners appointed to Boston Civic Design Commission

Andrea Leers has been appointed to serve as Chair of the commission.

Nov 27

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Recipients of 2019 Boston Police Youth Development Fund announced

This year, $500,000 will go to youth development programs across Boston.

Nov 27

Mayor celebrates Small Business Saturday, kicks off '#5onMain' campaign

The "#5onMain" campaign is a seasonal initiative for small businesses in Boston, encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season.

Nov 26

Shumeane L. Benford appointed chief of Office of Emergency Management

Benford is a veteran Boston Police Officer, with nearly 25 years of law enforcement experience.

Nov 20

Demolition Delay application: 47 Morris Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a residential building at 47 Morris Street in East Boston.

Nov 20

City of Boston expands partnership with Verizon

Verizon will accelerate small-cell deployment for additional wireless broadband capacity, bring Fios Internet and TV to all City neighborhoods, and provide Verizon Smart Communities products and...

Nov 19

David Elges appointed chief information officer

Elges will oversee the Department of Innovation and Technology at the City of Boston.

Nov 16

Mayor Walsh lights Boston Common Christmas tree on November 29

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Honourable Karen Casey, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, will celebrate the 77 th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.