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Apr 19

Mayor Walsh announces call for artists for Finland Building

The call for artists is a joint effort between the Boston Public Health Commission, the Mayor's Office of Recovery Services, the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, and the Boston Art Commission.

Apr 19

2017 BCYF summer grants now available for local agencies

The grants help local youth service agencies offer programs for Boston youth.

Apr 18

Mayor Walsh investing $1.4 million to improve safety and traffic conditions in Readville

The project will reduce congestion, improve bus operations, and increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Apr 17

Artist selected for Boylston Street Memorial Markers

Initial plans for installations to commemorate the victims and survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings were announced.

Apr 14

Digital spring cleaning tips from the City of Boston

For many of us, it's that time of year again when we give our homes a deep cleaning. We think you should take the same approach to your digital tools.

Apr 14

Get your finances in order during Financial Literary Month

Here at the Employee Assistance Program, we care about the financial wellness of City employees and their families.

Apr 13

Web analytics: a cautionary tale

A story about how the numbers we look at lie to us all the time.

Apr 13

Imagine Boston Capital plan moving residents' priorities from idea to action

Mayor Walsh's five-year Capital Plan invests in the City’s infrastructure, supports Boston’s economy, and improves quality of life for residents.

Apr 12

$15.7 million in capital investment announced for preservation of Boston's rare books and…

The renovation and preservation project includes inventory, environmental, mechanical, and service improvements.

Apr 7

Mayor Walsh, Department of Innovation and Technology launch Analyze Boston

Analyze Boston curates more than a hundred datasets and pairs them with tools for data exploration and analysis.

Apr 7

Patriots Day weekend 2017

We have information about parking and street closures for the Boston Marathon, Patriots Day Parade, BAA 5K, Invitational Mile, and Kids Relay Races.

Apr 7

RFP to bring broadband to Boston Public Schools, strengthen public safety announced

The project will provide broadband services to Boston Public Schools, public housing and more than 100 City buildings, in addition to strengthening public safety communications.

Apr 6

Mayor Walsh announces call for artists at Massachusetts Eye and Ear

The call for artists will expand the City's alternative space pilot program.

Apr 6

Analyze Boston officially released!

Today marks the official release of Analyze Boston, Boston's new open data hub.

Apr 5

BCYF offering April vacation week activities

Kids of all ages have lots to choose from during vacation week!

Apr 5

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Boston Fire Department adds 49 new firefighters

Recruits were presented their badges and certificates after a 20-week course of study at the Boston Fire Academy.

Apr 5

Mayor Walsh releases 2018 recommended budget

The budget proposes data-driven investments and builds on the City's strong record of proactive fiscal management.

Apr 4

Voting for the Greenovate Awards now open

You can help choose the finalists for the Mayor's Greenovate Awards — cast your votes for who you think should win in seven green awards categories.

Apr 4

City of Boston golf courses offering online booking for tee times

The City’s two municipal golf courses - the William J. Devine Golf Course and the George Wright Golf Course – are now open for the 2017 season.

Apr 4

City creates innovative teacher learning collaborative

The Boston Educators Collaborative will join together Boston Public Schools, charter, and Catholic schools in Boston to share and support best teaching practices and professional development.

Apr 4

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Mayor Walsh announces 2017 Coffee Hour Series

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 24 to July 20.

Apr 3

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Mayor Walsh opens swan boats on April 15

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host the first ride of the season on the popular Boston Swan Boats as they open at the Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m.

Apr 3

A+J Art+Design selected for North Square public art project

The public art project will be implemented in conjunction with the reconstruction of North Square in summer 2017.

Apr 3

Mayor Walsh, AAUW to host 14 free salary negotiation workshops to mark equal pay awareness week

The goal of Equal Pay Awareness Week is to acknowledge the gender wage gap and its consequences, while providing training and tools to help Boston women.

Apr 1

Mayor Walsh celebrates renovations of Chauncy House Apartments

With partners, the City will preserve 88 rental units in Chinatown.

Mar 31

City looking for partner to launch, manage City of Boston online store

The goal of the store is to provide merchandise that aligns with the City's new digital brand on boston.gov, and that offers constituents, visitors, and employees the opportunity to buy a part of...

Mar 31

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Budget proposal includes investments in Boston Police talent pipeline

Investments include new 20 police cadets; new recruit class of 100 officers to start in August 2017.

Mar 31

$9 million investment to replace roofs, boilers at five Boston schools

The five schools that will receive funding are: Boston Latin School, James F. Condon Elementary in South Boston, John W. McCormack Middle School in Dorchester, Paul A. Dever Elementary School in...