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Mar 18

Fire safety for seniors and the hearing impaired

View information about two preventative programs for our seniors and hearing-impaired constituents.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES BOSTON ART COMMISSION VOTES TO APPROVE FINAL DESIGN OF “THE EMBRACE,” A MEMORIAL HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND CORETTA SCOTT KING

Mar 17

Boston Art Commission approves final design of MLK, Coretta Scott King memorial

"The Embrace" is a bronze figural abstraction based on a photo of an embrace between Dr. Martin...

Mar 16

Mayor Walsh visits City Hall Plaza construction site

Joined by Chief of Operations, Pat Brophy, Mayor Walsh took a step outside of City Hall to visit the...

Mar 16

New housing lottery: Call Carolina Condos

Eight condos are available in Jamaica Plain.

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Mar 16

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Annual Resident Listing

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES MILESTONES IN BOSTON’S FOOD ACCESS EFFORTS ONE YEAR AFTER DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

Mar 15

Boston marks food access milestones one year after start of public health emergency

The Mayor’s Office of Food Access emergency food response system included strengthening the network...

Aero Scenic Airviews Co. 1929 Courtesy of BPL

Mar 15

Buildings we love: Custom House

Standing proud at 496-feet tall, the Custom House Tower is a monument to a previous era in Boston’s...

Mar 15

Notes from the trenches: Boston’s oldest buildings

The Landmarks Commission’s City Archaeologist, Joe Bagley, is celebrating 2021 Preservation Month...

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Mar 15

Celebrating Black Boston artists: Allan Rohn Crite

The South End Landmark District Commission recently approved the redevelopment of Crite Square, a...

Mar 15

Community Preservation Act funds, saving one historic building at a time

In 2019, the City awarded Old West Church $400,000 to restore its windows and repair and repaint the...

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Mar 15

How landmarks are designated in Boston

One of the most common questions we receive concerns the City’s process for landmark designation.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR DINING WILL NOW BEGIN IN BOSTON ON MARCH 22

Mar 12

Outdoor dining to begin in Boston on March 22

This is an earlier start than the previously-announced date of April 1.

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Mar 12

Applications open for funding for organizations supporting childcare

Applicants should prioritize equitable access and strengthening worker pay.

Mar 12

Celebrating women, their work, contributions, and history

National Women’s History month is an opportunity to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of all...

Mar 12

City Council supports Boston VNA healthcare professionals

Boston VNA (BVNA) is a certified home health agency that provides nursing care, therapies...

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Mar 11

42 percent increase in Linkage fees signed into law

The fee increase will leverage the development market to support affordable housing and workforce...

Mar 9

Demolition Delay application: 208-210 Everett Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the garage at 208-210 Everett Street in East Boston.

Solar panels at the Boston Police headquarters

Mar 9

City of Boston completes $11 million investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades across 14 City buildings

The solar canopy at Boston Police Headquarters completes the first phase of the Renew Boston Trust...

Mar 8

Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31

Licensing data from 2020 revealed the most popular dog names in Boston.

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Mar 5

March 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This March update...

Mar 5

City Council calls on MBTA to continue bus #55 service

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that as part of its “Forging...

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Mar 4

Bank on Boston partnership to support unbanked and underbanked Boston residents

USALLIANCE Financial’s Dora Everyday Checking meets 15 top-tier national standards for safety and...

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Mar 4

Renovations of historic Roxbury Lenox Apartments begin

.The complex was originally built by the Boston Housing Authority in 1939

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Mar 2

More than $38 million awarded to nonprofits providing services to homeless individuals

The funding represents the largest award of this type that the City has received and is a 70%...

Mar 2

Boston AIR: Learning from the past and moving forward

This is a blog post written by Director of Public Art Karin Goodfellow and Boston Boston Artists-in...

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Mar 1

Outdoor dining will begin in Boston on April 1

The City of Boston will provide additional assistance to restaurants and open outdoor dining sooner...

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Mar 1

Series of events to celebrate Women's History Month

All events will be conducted virtually, in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidance.

Mar 1

Self-care and continuing to cope with COVID-19 as the one-year mark approaches

This month, we review resources and coping skills for ongoing self-care, and discuss mental and...

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Mar 1

More than $34 million to create and preserve 841 affordable homes in Boston

Funding will support Boston’s homeless and aging population with 198 units set aside for individuals...

Feb 26

Boston Parks celebrate Women’s History Month

We're marking Women’s History Month by lifting up the stories behind the names of some of your...

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