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Jul 31

Mayor Walsh calls on renewable energy developers for multi-city, large-scale projects

City of Boston leads Request for Information of large-scale renewable energy projects to meet the collective demand of 20 U.S. cities.

Jul 31

Demolition Delay application: 189 Trenton Street

The application is to demolish a garage at 189 Trenton Street in East Boston.

Jul 30

City Seeks Information About Developing New Housing for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS

In a Request for Information, the City outlines its goal of increasing available and affordable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

Jul 30

Message from the commissioner: Taking part in Neighborhood Coffee Hours

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

Jul 27

Budgeting and accessing financial resources in Boston

This month, we explore some different financial services as you prepare for the end of summer.

Jul 27

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, 2018

Special events taking place on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, will impact traffic and parking on streets in the City of Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are...

Jul 26

Feline Friday: Meet Cloud, a five-month old female kitten

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Cloud. Thank you for your interest!

Jul 26

Demolition Delay application: 136 Shirley Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish a multi-family structure at 136 Shirley Street in Roxbury.

Jul 26

Demolition Delay application: 187 E St/157 West 8th St, South Boston

The application is to demolish a commercial structure at the corner of 187 E Street and 157 West 8th Street in South Boston.

Jul 25

Youth Substance Use Prevention Strategic Plan released

The plan lays out recommendations for Boston's first-ever citywide youth substance use prevention strategy.

Jul 25

Winners of the 2018 Public Space Invitational announced

The goal of the design competition was to expand the reach and highlight the role of three community gardens in Boston.

Jul 23

William Evans to depart; William Gross named Boston Police commissioner

Gross currently serves as Superintendent in Chief of the Boston Police Department.

Jul 23

Midori Morikawa joins Economic Development as director of Business Strategy

The team’s approach to attracting and retaining businesses has also been strengthened with the addition of a new life-tech manager.

Jul 20

Demolition Delay Application: 533-541 Comm. Ave and 650-656 Beacon Street, Kenmore Sq

An application to demolish six buildings: 533 Commonwealth Ave., 535-539 Commonwealth Ave., 541 Commonwealth Ave. and 650 Beacon Street, 652-654 Beacon Street and 656 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square.

Jul 20

Demolition Delay application: 33 Leyden Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish an existing house to build a six-unit dwelling at 33 Leyden Street in East Boston.

Jul 20

Demolition Delay Application: 64 O Street, South Boston

An application to demolish a condemned structure at 64 O Street in South Boston to build a new six unit row house.

Jul 19

Traffic advisory for Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, 2018

Special events taking place on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, will impact traffic and parking on streets in the City of Boston.

Jul 19

North End's Italian feasts and processions for 2018

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

Jul 19

Summer Eats to provide meals for youth at more than 100 Boston locations

The Walsh Administration has teamed up with local partners to provide free meals for youth 18 and under at sites across the City of Boston throughout summer 2018.

Jul 18

Verizon seeks citywide Fios for all Boston neighborhoods

The amendment to Verizon's license will bring Fios to every neighborhood.

Jul 17

Company One Theatre in residence at Strand Theatre

Company One Theatre will premiere Leftovers, a new play written by Josh Wilder and directed by Summer L. Williams, from July 21 - August 18, 2018.

Jul 13

MLK Scholars Program celebrates 11th year

The program provides employment and job readiness opportunities to 650 Boston youth through summer job assignments and workshops.

Jul 13

Demolition Delay application: 951-959A Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish two single-story commercial buildings at 951-959A Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.

Jul 13

Construction update for Martin's Park

We're creating a new accessible playground and passive areas next to the Children's Museum.

Jul 12

BCYF Neighborhood Block Parties kick off July 19

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Block Party!

Jul 12

Traffic Advisory for Weekend Beginning Friday, July 19, 2018

Bastille Day Celebration in the Back Bay

Jul 11

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Sometimes we just don’t read the directions

Thanks to some eye-opening user research, we’re re-thinking our how-to pages.

Jul 10

Demolition Delay application: 121 Addison Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a single-family house at 121 Addison Street in East Boston.

Jul 10

Message from the commissioner: Collaborating with Office for Civil Rights

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

Jul 10

Mayor Celebrates First Week of Youth Summer Jobs Program

Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program, employ over 3,000 young people over the course of the summer

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