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Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 26 Willis Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 26 Willis Street in Dorchester.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 69 Readville Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 69 Readville Street in Hyde Park.

Oct 22

Boston named winner in Bloomberg American Cities Climate Change Challenge

Challenge awards winning cities with resources and technical support to help achieve their ambitious climate goals.

Oct 19

Boston reaches major milestone in ensuring park access for all residents

All Boston residents now have a park within a 10-minute walk of their home.

Oct 19

GRAD Last Mile Fund scholarship aims to help students finish degrees

The innovative scholarship program is designed to provide financial support to students nearing college graduation.

Oct 18

Traffic advisory for October 20 and 21, 2018

The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna 5K, Oaktoberfest 5K, Union March, and Firefighters 10K are taking place this weekend.

Oct 18

Ground broken on Boston Arts Academy in Fenway

The $125 million facility is expected to be completed by 2021.

Oct 17

Transformative plan to create resilient, open Boston Harbor unveiled

"Resilient Boston Harbor" lays out strategies along Boston's 47-mile shoreline that will increase access and open space along the waterfront while better protecting the City.

Oct 16

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Dennis 'DJ' Simmonds Playground opened at Harambee Park

The playground is part of the $2.7 million dollar Harambee Park master plan implementation, included in the Mayor's Imagine Boston 2030 Capital Plan.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 28 Dix Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a garage at 28 Dix Street in Dorchester.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 154-6 Kneeland Street, Leather District

The application is to demolish a one- and two-story commercial building at 154-156 Kneeland Street in the Leather District.

Oct 13

Renovated BCYF Vine Street Community Center reopens

The $5.3 million dollar renovation is a key part of Mayor Walsh's $50 million dollar FY19-FY23 Capital Plan investment in BCYF facilities.

Oct 12

Fourth annual WE BOS Week aims to support women entrepreneurs

This year's theme, "Get Inspired, Get Connected, Get Funded", aims to address challenges in funding, mentorship, and growing women-led businesses.

Oct 12

Demolition Delay application: 69-71 Border Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish a two-family dwelling at 69-71 Border Street in East Boston.

Oct 12

Message from the commissioner: 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics

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

Oct 11

Traffic advisory for October 13 and 14, 2018

The ALCS Games at Fenway Park, Mission Hill Road Race, Roslindale Day Parade, and other events and projects are happening around the City.

Oct 11

BCYF Camp Joy Winter Program now accepting applications

BCYF is now accepting applications for the Camp Joy Winter Program for Boston residents with disabilities between ages 8 and 22.

Oct 10

Kathleen Joyce appointed chairwoman of Boston Licensing Board

As Chairwoman, Joyce will serve as the lead commissioner in regulating licenses.

Oct 9

New measures aim to increase diversity in development, prevent displacement

All Requests for Proposals released for public land moving forward will include criteria to promote diversity and inclusion and prevent displacement.

Oct 5

Bravo for love, peace, and joy in Boston

The City Council had a very special visitor this Wednesday who filled City Hall and the Council chamber with nothing but laughter and happiness.

Oct 5

City Council recognizes renegades and readers

At a recent City Council meeting, two groups were recognized for their accomplishments.

Oct 5

Councilors vote to pass lobbyist registration ordinance

Following a working session chaired by Councilor Flaherty, the Council voted once again to pass a lobbyist registration ordinance and home-rule petition based on the version that the Council passed in...

Oct 5

Demolition Delay application: 26 Centre Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish a residential structure and two outbuildings at 26 Centre Street in Roxbury.

Oct 5

Demolition Delay application: 501-507 Western Avenue, Brighton

The application is to demolish a mixed-use structure at 501-507 Western Avenue in Brighton.

Oct 5

City of Boston announces Request for Information to create recovery campus on Long Island

The City will gather information from health care providers, caregivers, residents, and other interested parties as it works to create a long-term recovery campus on Long Island.

Oct 4

Ground broken on New England Heritage Homes development in Codman Square

New transit-oriented development will offer 16 mixed-income homes in Codman Square

Oct 4

Traffic Advisory for October 6-8, 2018

Columbus Day Parade, Double Ten Parade, Open Canal Street, Other Events

Oct 3

Demolition Delay application: 73-75 Cummins Highway, Roslindale

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 73-75 Cummins Highway in Roslindale.

Oct 2

Celebrate Halloween 2018 at BCYF

We want you to join us for a bootiful Halloween!

Oct 2

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Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float taking place October 19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the annual Fall Pumpkin Float will be held at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, October 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. Hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will...

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