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Aug 13

Demolition Delay application: 1515 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton

The application is to demolish a hospital structure at 1515 Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton.

Aug 9

Celebration of new Boston EMT graduates

Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Boston EMS to celebrate the graduation of 15 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) recruits, as well as four promotions, in a ceremony at Faneuil Hall.

Aug 9

Winners of Boston's "Community Grown" program announced

Winning projects connect residents to nature and build community connections

Aug 8

Letter urging federal action on legislation to end gun violence

BOSTON - Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined with over 200 bipartisan mayors from across the United States in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and...

Aug 7

Public input sought on the Boston Common Master Plan

We're collecting public input about the future of the Boston Common through an expansive public engagement process.

Aug 6

Demolition Delay application: 3 Dorset Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 3 Dorset Street in Dorchester.

Aug 6

Demolition Delay application: 319-327 Chelsea Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a funeral home at 319-327 Chelsea Street in East Boston.

Aug 6

Demolition Delay application: 49 Rogers Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 49 Rogers Street in South Boston.

Aug 5

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City of Boston celebrating Farmers Market Week

The Mayor's Office of Food Access launched its second annual week celebrating Boston's farmers markets and farmers' efforts to provide Boston residents with fresh, healthy food.

Aug 5

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Visualizing delays on Boston bus routes

Sinclair Target, a 2019 summer fellow on the Analytics Team, explains his summer project analyzing Boston bus routes.

Aug 2

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Seven projects totaling $75,000 selected for transformative public art program

Mayor Walsh has committed $75,000 to the program as part of the City's record-breaking investment in public art.

Aug 2

Request for Information released for Upham’s Corner Arts and Innovation District

The City wants creative and feasible ideas from potential partners for the planned Arts and Innovation District.

Aug 1

Applications now open for 2020 federal census outreach grants

Applications for nonprofit organizations to conduct outreach for the 2020 Census are now open.

Aug 1

August is Wellness Month

This month, the Employee Assistance Program is reviewing the concept of wellness.

Aug 1

Boston Children's Festival returns August 20

Children and families from throughout Boston have the opportunity to participate in a variety of free activities.

Aug 1

Maureen Joyce named City of Boston auditor

Joyce joins the City of Boston with more than 20 years of experience

Jul 31

Language and Communication Access launches experience research

Everyone’s experience matters. Let us know about your experience so we can make the City more accessible for all.

Jul 31

Expansion of assistance for tenants facing eviction

New online tool to expand assistance for tenants facing a court evi ction

Jul 30

Demolition Delay application: 22R Parker Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a garage at 22R Parker Street in Charlestown.

Jul 30

Locations of Bluebikes expansion in Boston

Second phase of expansion will bring more than 50 new stations to neighborhoods this year

Jul 30

ParkARTS hosts neighborhood concerts through August 5

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s 2019 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series continues through August 5.

Jul 30

Artists in Residence Children’s Workshops continue through August 16

Kids ages three to 10 can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities at the workshops.

Jul 29

Stay safe during hot weather

BOSTON - Monday, July 29, 2019 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the hot and humid weather that is forecasted for this week, with high temperatures persisting...

Jul 29

Demolition Delay application: 60 Chappie Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 60 Chappie Street in Charlestown.

Jul 29

Boston will have overdose reversal kits at city building

Naloxone donation will further enhance the City's overdose prevention efforts

Jul 29

$75,000 City of Boston award announced to address youth homelessness

Building on Mayor Martin J. Walsh's long-standing commitment to creating a coordinated response to youth homelessness, the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development (OWD) was recently awarded $75,000 as...

Jul 25

Boston ranked #1 city for energy efficiency

Boston retained its first-place ranking for energy efficiency, according to the ACEEE's 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard, the most comprehensive national report that tracks city progress toward...

Jul 24

Opening of the Brighton Avenue bus/bike lane

Boston Transportation Department, MBTA and Liveable Streets join the Allston/Brighton community on Brighton Avenue to commemorate the recent completion of the new lane