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Nov 15

Matthew Hincman picked to complete public art project at Jamaica Plain library

Hinçman is a sculptor and educator living in Jamaica Plain.

Nov 14

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Immigration's role in the arts

The use of art as a means to enact social change and spur creative problem-solving is nothing new in today’s society, especially in the City of Boston. However, there is one theme that has gained...

Nov 14

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Why a pattern library? It's all about making life easier

In case you didn’t know, the City of Boston is a really, really big organization. Because of this, the Digital Team is doing even more to stay consistent across all our digital tools.

Nov 13

Boston Centers for Youth & Families announces 2017 HubNob event

The annual night of fun to benefit the Foundation for BCYF will be held on Wednesday, November 29.

Nov 9

City announces Call for Artists for BCYF Vine Street Community Center

The public art project is part of Boston's new Percent for Art program.

Nov 9

Marty Martinez named Boston's new Health and Human Services chief

Martinez joins the City of Boston after over two decades of serving children and families in Boston and surrounding area.

Nov 9

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 11, 2017

The Veteran’s Day Parade will impact traffic and parking in Boston on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Nov 9

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Drew Smith picked to lead Boston's Treasury

Smith joins the City with over 10 years of experience in treasury roles.

Nov 7

Demolition Delay application: 128-132 Coleridge Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 128-132 Coleridge Street in East Boston.

Nov 6

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Demolition Delay application: 53 Bailey Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a detached garage at 53 Bailey Street in Dorchester.

Nov 6

Apps to improve your well-being

A round-up of healthy apps that we (the Employee Assistance Program) love to use — as well as suggest to clients, family, and friends.

Nov 3

Mayor's 2017 Enchanted Trolley Tour

Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

Nov 2

Capital Grant approved!

The City Council approved a grant appropriation for the Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Nov 2

National Guard property tax exemption approved

The City Council approved an order authorizing the extension of property tax exemption for members of the Massachusetts National Guard and reservists serving in foreign countries.

Nov 2

City Council supports historic credit tax program

The council voted to support the program, which President Trump has proposed to dissolve in his budget blueprint.

Nov 2

New crowd sourcing model launched for Boston 311

This new interface will change the way each resident will interact with the 311 program.

Nov 2

City grants $2 million towards Jackson Square Recreational Center

Joins nonprofit Urban Edge to support the building of community center with turf field, ice rink and educational programs for neighborhood

Nov 2

Mayor Walsh celebrates ribbon cutting of Boston's first Neighborhood Slow Streets program

New traffic calming initiative implemented in Stonybrook neighborhood of Jamaica Plain is a Go Boston 2030 project.

Nov 1

Municipal Percent for Art funds public art in Boston Neighborhoods

When Mayor Walsh released the Boston Creates Cultural Plan in the summer of 2016, he announced Boston’s first municipal Percent for Art program.

Nov 1

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After $950,000 investment, 'The Yard' opens at BCYF Tobin community center

This renovation provides the community with new open space for programming, special events and more.

Nov 1

Help us 'teach' the new 311

We’re asking for your help as we redesign our 311 web interface.

Oct 31

Boston’s Christmas tree arrives November 21

The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21.

Oct 31

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Boston Cultural Council Opportunity Fund reopens with double the funding

During the first pilot round, the City awarded more than 90 grants to applicants, totaling $100,000.

Oct 31

Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund has reached $1 million

Local foundations, legal aid programs, nonprofits and corporate partners come together to support immigrant community

Oct 31

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Securing our 'smart' devices

Hackers can use connected "smart" devices to conduct cyberattacks on our infrastructure.

Oct 30

Demolition Delay application: 11 Richview Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish an attached garage at 11 Richview Street in Dorchester.

Oct 30

City, Urban Edge celebrate groundbreaking for Walker Park Apartments

Formerly vacant parcels will create 49 new homes in Egleston Square

Oct 28

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City to take immediate steps to protect East Boston, Charlestown from climate change

A new report, "Coastal Resilience Solutions For East Boston and Charlestown," outlines near- and long-term strategies to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from flooding.