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Jul 10

Prevailing Wage Proposal Filed

Ordinance aims to ensure contract workers are paid prevailing wage rate and have good job protections

Jul 9

BCYF Fun Stops return for summer 2018

There are free and daily drop-in activities at five locations in Boston through August 17.

Jul 9

'Love Letter to a Library' public art project begins today

The Boston Public Library and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture launched the public art collaboration.

Jul 9

New Funding for South End Library

An additional $400,000 in new funding for the South End Library has been secured and is included in the Imagine Boston Capital Plan

Jul 9

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More than $31,000 awarded to third round of 2018 Opportunity Fund grantees

The Opportunity Fund supports artists in activities that help them share their work, teach others, and hone their skills.

Jul 6

Mayor Announces 2018 City Scholarship Fund Awardees

Mayor Martin J. Walsh recently joined the City of Boston Scholarship Committee in awarding 30 Boston students $2,500 scholarships to help fund their higher education. Over 120 students currently...

Jul 5

Traffic Advisory for Friday, July 6, through Sunday, July 8, 2018

Special events will impact traffic and parking this weekend

Jul 5

Age and Dementia-Friendly Business designation launched

The pilot program encourages local businesses to make their spaces and services more inclusive for people of all ages.

Jul 5

Demolition Delay application: 3 and 5 Washington Street, 165 Corey Road, Brighton

The application is to demolish the structures at 3 Washington Street, 5 Washington Street, and 165 Corey Road in Brighton.

Jul 5

Demolition Delay application: 8 - 10 Grimes Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a single-family house at 8 - 10 Grimes Street in South Boston.

Jul 3

Associates of the Boston Public Library announces retirement of Board Chair Vivian K. Spiro; Peter…

Vivian K. Spiro stepped down on June 30, 2018, after serving for twenty years as head of the organization. She will be succeeded by Associates Board member Peter R. Brown.

Jul 3

City Hall Plaza comprehensive renovation announced

Significant progress has been made in the last two years in planning for the comprehensive redesign of the City Hall campus.

Jul 2

Laura Perille named interim superintendent of Boston Public Schools

The Boston School Committee unanimously voted to approve Laura Perille as Interim Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools.

Jun 30

Mayor announces heat emergency in City, activates cooling centers

Temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 90 degrees for the next several days.

Jun 29

Traffic advisory for July 4 celebration

There will be traffic and parking restrictions on select local streets in Boston.

Jun 29

Take advantage of summer events and activities

It’s July! Now's the time to get out in the community and explore all that it has to offer.

Jun 28

Demolition Delay application: 1550 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton

The application is to demolish a commercial structure at 1550 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

Jun 28

ParkARTS Children’s Workshops return in July and August

Children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more.

Jun 28

Inspired designs from inspired conversations at TechJam

TechJam gave the Digital Team a chance to roll up our sleeves, bust out some colored pencils, and talk design.

Jun 27

Mayor Walsh's Fiscal Year 2019 budget approved by City Council

Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are affirming their commitment to progress, opportunity, and innovation.

Jun 26

Feline Friday: Meet Penny, a female Persian cat

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

Jun 26

City of Boston kicks-off 37th annual Harborfest

Opening Ceremony at Historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Jun 26

Boston Public Library announces July author talks

You can find all programs and events on the Boston Public Library's website.

Jun 26

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Parking ticket fines to increase starting on Monday, July 2, 2018

The City will also end overnight towing for street cleaning, but daytime towing for street cleaning will continue.

Jun 26

2018 Spark Boston Impact award winners announced

Mayor Walsh and SPARK Boston honored a diverse slate of young adult residents making a positive impact in our City.

Jun 26

Mayor Walsh and Historic Boston celebrate the redevelopment of the historic Fowler Clark Epstein…

The redevelopment includes transforming the space into a working urban farm, including a new state-of-the-art farmer training center

Jun 22

Mayor Walsh celebrates first phase of redevelopment at Orient Heights Overlook Terrace

Boston Housing Authority, DHCD and Trinity Financial Cut Ribbon for Phase One and Launch Phase Two for East Boston Development

Jun 22

Applications now open for 2018 Neighborhood Slow Streets program

Resident groups are invited to apply to the popular neighborhood traffic-calming program

Jun 22

Demolition Delay application: 334 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a residence at 334 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown.

Jun 22

Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts return July 25

These performances bring four summer nights of great entertainment to City Hall Plaza.

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