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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.

Oct 27

Boston awarded $2.6 million for women, children in substance use treatment facilities

The funds will integrate medical care into the Boston Public Health Commission's residential substance use treatment program, Entre Familia.

Oct 27

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Mayor Walsh, Suau family honor October 27 as Devin Suau Day

All are encouraged to perform acts of kindness in Devin's name, #WhyNotDevin

Oct 27

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City launches Office of Returning Citizens

The office will support the nearly 3,000 individuals who return to Boston each year from incarceration.

Oct 25

Traffic Advisory: North Washington Street Bridge Overnight Lane Closures

Lane reductions will be in effect from 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, through 5 a.m., Thursday, October 26, to allow for necessary bridge repairs.

Oct 25

Demolition Delay Application: 75 G Street

The application is to demolish a two-family residence at 75-75A G Street, South Boston.

Oct 25

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'Boston Winter' returns to City Hall Plaza on Friday, November 24

Last year, more than 300,000 local residents and visitors came to experience this new, family-friendly holiday tradition at City Hall Plaza.

Oct 25

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New programs to increase economic mobility for Boston residents

One of the programs, Boston Builds Credit, will help 25,000 Boston residents attain a credit score of 660 or higher by the year 2025.

Oct 25

Traffic Advisory for October 27 - October 29, 2017

Costume Dash 5K, the Boston Book Festival, North End Halloween, St. Cecilia Church Celebration, Other Events

Oct 24

New Small Business Center launched in East Boston

Eight small business workshops with Spanish interpretation will be offered in partnership with over a dozen business support organizations.

Oct 24

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Demand high for cybersecurity workers

There is already a shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.

Oct 24

Demolition Delay application: 287 Old Colony Avenue

The application is to demolish a single-family residence and single-story commercial structure at 287 Old Colony Avenue in Dorchester (South Boston).

Oct 23

Demolition Delay application: 265 Hancock Street

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 265 Hancock Street in Dorchester.

Oct 22

Demolition Delay application: 30 Yale Terrace

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 30 Yale Terrace in Jamaica Plain.

Oct 20

Promoting preservation through creative design

One of our core principles as a Digital Team is to build an energizing environment, because if we attract fantastic talent, we’ll provide fantastic services.

Oct 20

See you later, Councilor Linehan

Video highlights from this week's council meeting, where the Council bids farewell and congratulations to District 2 City Councilor Bill Linehan.

Oct 20

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City Council takes steps to stop displacement

The council is urging the state legislature to pass House Bill 3017, an Act to Preserve Affordable Housing Through a Local Option Tenant’s Right to Purchase.

Oct 20

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City Council approves funding for Boston Police

The council unanimously approved a supplemental appropriation of $3,256,331 in order to provide funding for the department.

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