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Aug 27

Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment hosts 'End of Summer Beach Party'

The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is inviting all Bostonians to mark the start of the new school year and celebrate at an "End of Summer Beach...

Aug 26

Mayor Walsh Announces DriveBoston Program

BOSTON - Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has partnered with Zipcar and Enterprise Carshare to bring 80 new car-share vehicles to Boston...

Aug 25

City of Boston's Elections department reminds voters absentee ballot deadline approaching

The City of Boston's Election Department is reminding all voters that the deadline to complete and submit an Absentee Ballot Application is September 4, 2015 by 5:00 PM. Absentee Voters are required...

Aug 25

Mayor Walsh launches seniors save program

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Seniors Save, a new, proactive program that will help eligible seniors replace failing or inefficient heating systems before winter begins. "With a very difficult...

Aug 24

Mayor's office of Public Safety launches neighborhood walks against violence

The Mayor's Office of Public Safety is encouraging community members to join local leaders, Boston Police and other advocates in a series of neighborhood walks to engage with neighbors in areas that...

Aug 21

Mayor Walsh announces new co-chair of the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Kris Carter as the new co-chair in the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics - the City's civic innovation team. Carter joins current co-chair Nigel Jacob, and...

Aug 21

Mayor Walsh announces City of Boston receives grant for climate change preparedness

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has received $350,000 in funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support climate preparedness in Boston, as part of the state's...

Aug 21

10 things to ask Julie Burros

This post was written by Linda Flynn.

Aug 21

Mayor Walsh Announces New Co-Chair of the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics

BOSTON - Friday, August 21, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Kris Carter as the new co-chair in the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics - the City's civic innovation team. Carter joins...

Aug 21

City of Boston receives grant for climate change preparedness

The City received $350,000 in funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Aug 20

City, partners to host Imagine Boston 2030 Youth Brainstorm at Berklee on August 26

The citywide plan will be informed by residents and community members of all ages and walks of life, and young people are essential to the conversation.

Aug 20

Image for mayor walsh speaking to two homeless men

New update on plan to house homeless veterans

As part of Mayor Walsh's initiative "Boston Homes for the Brave," the City's Departments of Veteran Services and Neighborhood Development will host a meeting later today for brokers and landlords to...

Aug 19

Mayor Walsh and HUD secretary Castro celebrate revitalization of Dorchester's quincy corridor

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro, the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) and the Dorchester...

Aug 18

Mayor Walsh highlights extensive improvements to Boston's Freedom Trail

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today highlighted the extensive improvements the City's Department of Public Works has been making to Boston's iconic Freedom Trail in over 60 locations from Boston Common to...

Aug 18

Boston Creates, me gusta!!

This post was written by Veronica Robles.

Aug 18

Mayor Walsh Highlights Extensive Improvements to Boston's Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail Rehab Includes Sidewalk Replacements, Installation of ADA Compliant Ramps

Aug 17

City of Boston reminds voters of registration deadline

The City of Boston's Board of Election Commissioners is reminding voters that the last day to register to vote, change one's voting address or party affiliation for the September 8, 2015 Preliminary...

Aug 17

Mayor Walsh and U.S. Secretary Julian Castro host Youth Enrichment Day

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and the City's Office of Health and Human Services, hosted the the City's 2nd Annual...

Aug 17

Mayor Walsh urges caution during hot temperatures

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the hot weather forecast for this week.

Aug 14

Mayor Walsh signs ordnance banning synthetic cannabinoid products

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance banning the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as "K2" or "Spice," in Boston. "I thank the City...

Aug 14

Lead consultant picked for Imagine Boston 2030

HR&A Advisors, with support from Utile Architecture + Planning, has been selected as the consultant team.

Aug 14

Mayor Walsh signs ordinance banning synthetic cannabinoid products

The new ordinance will be enforced by the Boston Police Department, which also has authority to promulgate rules and regulations.

Aug 13

Statement of Mayor Walsh on overnight violence

"I am extremely saddened and disturbed by the violence that took place overnight in our community; this has to stop. It is my utmost priority to ensure the safety of our residents and it is important...

Aug 13

Director of Imagine Boston 2030 appointed

Sara Myerson will become the City of Boston's Executive Director of Imagine Boston 2030.

Aug 11

The City’s ‘big cultural idea’ – Boston Creates

Since Martin J. Walsh took office, there has been a sea change in the city (in my opinion.)

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh files ordinance addressing disruptive use of recreational vehicles

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has filed an ordinance to address the hazardous operation and storage of recreational vehicles and motorized conveyances. "We are committed to creating safer streets for our...

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh launches Boston311

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Boston 311, a platform to better enable residents of Boston to report non-emergency issues to the City, such as graffiti and broken street lights, and access City...

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh files ordinance addressing disruptive use of recreational vehicles

If approved by the Boston City Council, these regulations would take effect immediately.

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh Launches Boston 311

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Boston 311, a platform to better enable residents of Boston to report non-emergency issues to the City, such as graffiti and...

Aug 10

Dr. Atyia Martin named City of Boston's first chief resilience officer

Dr. Martin will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive Resilience Strategy for the City.

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