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Jan 11
The City has received more than $26.3 million in federal funding in support of Boston's homelessness programs.
The application is to demolish a multi-family triple decker with a detached single-story building at 11 Burney Street in Mission Hill.
On this day in 1798, the Massachusetts Legislature conducted its first day of business in the newly built State House.
Jan 10
New tools to focus on landlord and tenant rights
Read the latest post from our Mayor's Mentoring Movement series of personal stories.
Jan 9
Three arts groups have received a year of free rehearsal space at Mass Eye and Ear's Starr Center.
Jan 8
The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 73 Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain.
Seven artists have been selected for the third year of Boston AIR, the City's artist-in-residence program.
In 1930, Boston celebrated its 300th birthday. Even as City leaders led celebrations of Boston’s past, they planned for the City’s future.
Jan 5
Some simple ideas to begin the new year.
The application is to demolish a one-story garage at Cass Street in West Roxbury.
The City of Boston snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 5 p.m. this evening.
Jan 4
The storm is expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow and strong winds.
Jan 3
The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure at 449A-449 W. Broadway in South Boston.
The application is to demolish an industrial structure at 11-19 Walley Street in East Boston.
The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 34 Dix Street in Dorchester.
The Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board (BRB) are looking for someone to fill the position for a three-year term starting on January 15, 2018.
Jan 2
If 2017 is anything to go by, some of your 2018 resolutions should definitely be about making yourself more cyber secure!
Jan 1
The Walsh administration plans to prioritize middle-class growth and accessibility over the next four years.
The inauguration and the administration of the oath of office to the members of the City Council took place on January 1 with Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., presiding.
The fund will raise $10 million to create 200 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
Dec 29
First Night and Mayoral Inauguration
More than 1,000 units of income restricted housing permitted in 2017
Dec 27
Faneuil Hall will close on December 31 at 6 p.m. and reopen in the spring of 2018.
The application is to demolish buildings at 252-254 Huntington Avenue and 256-258 Huntington Avenue in Boston.
We have tips and guidelines in advance of this week's forecast of bitterly cold weather.
Dec 22
We have information in the wake of the recent federal tax bill.
Dec 21
The exclusive bus lane will be on Washington Street from Roslindale Village to Forest Hills Station.
Dec 20
iSQ is a research and development life science campus that will feature 375,000 square feet of rentable space.
On January 1, 2018, the changes to 527 CMR 1.00 and 780 CMR 9th edition will be effective and implemented by the Boston Fire Department.
