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Aug 5

2017 Garden Contest winners

First place winners received the coveted “Golden Trowel” award and other prizes.

Aug 4

Boston Children’s Festival comes to Franklin Park August 22

Children and families can take part in a variety of free activities from many exhibitors.

Aug 4

Demolition Delay application: 55 and 57 Byron Street

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 55 Byron Street and a single-family residence at 57 Byron Street in East Boston.

Aug 4

Third demand-responsive price change for waterfront meters starts August 7

Prices at about 530 metered parking spaces on 40 blocks in the South Boston Waterfront will change on Monday, August 7.

Aug 3

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City releases RentSmart, a new tool for renters

Renters can get access to violations and maintenance requests at properties across Boston.

Aug 2

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City announces 17th annual Gospelfest at City Hall Plaza

Gospelfest will offer free, family-friendly entertainment

Aug 2

Boston Public Library Wins Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Award for Puvis de Chavannes…

Boston Public Library and a conservation team led by Gianfranco Pocobene has won the Preservation Achievement Award for its restoration of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes’ Philosophy mural panel from the...

Aug 2

Preparing for Back to School

Let's get ready for an easy transition.

Aug 2

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Mayor Walsh, Commissioner Evans, Residents host National Night Out across city

Annual community-building event promotes collaboration between police and neighborhoods for safer city

Aug 2

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#onthisday in 1893. Eliott Joslin examines Mary Higgins

On this day in 1893, Eliott Joslin, a Boston physician, examined Mary Higgins, a young girl suffering from diabetes. Mary Higgins’ case was the first entry that Joslin made in a ledger that he kept...

Jul 31

Demolition Delay application: 102-110 Savin Hill Avenue, 10 Sydney Street, and 14 Sydney Street

The application is to demolish a one-story commercial structure at 102-110 Savin Hill Avenue, three-family house at 10 Sydney Street, and single-family house at 14 Sydney Street in Dorchester.

Jul 28

City announces Christine Poff as director of Community Preservation Committee

Director to manage all aspects of CPA program; work with committee to make recommendations for use of CPA funding

Jul 28

Demolition Delay application: 105-107 W. 3rd Street

The application is to demolish two attached two-family dwellings at 105-107 W. 3rd Street in South Boston.

Jul 27

Public art project to celebrate contributions of immigrants to Boston

Immigrant Advancement and the Mayor's Mural Crew this summer will partner together to paint a set of murals.

Jul 27

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, July 30, 2017

Puerto Rican Parade

Jul 27

Notes from the Archives: Tremont Street Subway

On July 27, the Boston Transit Commission took this photograph to survey progress on the Tremont Street subway.

Jul 26

Library’s Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series continues in August

The Boston Public Library’s lunchtime and evening concerts fill the Central Library’s courtyard this summer.

Jul 26

Data challenge to determine locations for 30 new speed feedback signs

The signs will be installed on local streets where traffic safety issues are a concern.

Jul 26

Mayor Walsh unveils newly renovated City Hall lobby

Completed renovations to the third floor lobby make City Hall more accessible, welcoming.

Jul 24

City releases Performing Arts Facilities Assessment for public comment

The draft aims to understand the current and anticipated venue challenges of local performing arts organizations.

Jul 21

New pedestrian wayfinding signs coming to South Boston Waterfront

The new signs are expected to improve mobility by making walking to destinations in the area easier and more pleasurable.

Jul 21

Demolition Delay application: 202 and 206 Maverick Street

The application is to demolish a two-story commercial structure at 202 Maverick Street and a three-family house at 206 Maverick Street in East Boston.

Jul 21

Groundbreaking for the $23 million Harry and Jeanette Weinberg House

The new building will create 61 affordable apartments for seniors in Boston

Jul 21

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, July 23, 2017

Open Newbury Street, Convite Internacional Banilejo

Jul 20

Demolition Delay application: 9 Chelsea Street and 144, 146, 148 Maverick Street

The application is to demolish a funeral home at 9 Chelsea Street, a three-story mixed-use townhouse at 144 Maverick Street, a three-story mixed-use townhouse at 146 Maverick Street, and a two-story...