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Mar 13

Economic Development update on coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has compiled updates and guidance for businesses and...

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Mar 13

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: Boston Parks and Recreation

The public health situation is rapidly changing, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will...

555-557 East Broadway

Mar 12

Demolition Delay application: 555-557 East Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 555-557 East Broadway in South Boston.

189 Paris Street

Mar 12

Demolition Delay Application: 189 Paris Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the school building at 189 Paris Street in East Boston.

544 Washington Street

Mar 12

Demolition Delay Application: 544 Washington Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 544 Washington Street in Brighton.

Mar 12

Landmarks and Historic District Commission hearings status (UPDATED March 27)

Out of an abundance of caution regarding the public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the...

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Mar 9

South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade canceled

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today issued the following statement regarding the 2020 St. Patrick's Day...

59 Granite Avenue

Mar 9

Demolition Delay Application: 59 Granite Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 59 Granite Avenue in Dorchester and...

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Mar 8

City health officials announce five new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19

The City of Boston cases include one confirmed and eight presumptive positive cases.

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Mar 8

Centennial of 19th Amendment commemorated on International Women's Day

Today on International Women's Day, the City of Boston, the Boston Celtics, and the Boston Pride...

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Mar 6

Boston establishes Artist Relief Fund in response to Coronavirus

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture is receiving many questions from arts and culture...

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Mar 6

Registration open for Parks Department Summer Sports Centers

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the 2020 White Stadium, East...

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Mar 6

Proposal strengthens privacy of student information policy

The new policy reaffirms the City's commitment to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all...

Petition to Operate Bowling Alleys on the Lord’s Day, 1947, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives

Mar 6

Bowling on the Lord's Day: The West End's bowling alleys

If you put 15 Hanover Street into a GPS, it will bring you to the middle of a crosswalk looking...

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Mar 5

Registration opening soon for Boston Neighborhood Basketball League

Registration will open soon for the annual season of Boston’s favorite summer basketball league, the...

107-111 Terrace Street

Mar 5

Demolition Delay application: 107-111 Terrace Street, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the commercial structure at 107-111 Terrace Street in Mission Hill.

Mar 5

Expanded tuition-free plan to include Urban College of Boston

The Urban College of Boston becomes the sixth school to participate in the program.

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Mar 4

Mayor Walsh appoints five-member cannabis board

Appointees will work to advance equity, diversity, and opportunity in the cannabis industry, and...

6 Burton Avenue, Roxbury VIOLATION

Mar 4

Demolition Delay Application: 6 Burton Avenue, Roxbury - violation

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 6 Burton Avenue in Roxbury.

Mar 4

A friendly reminder to check your detectors on Sunday, March 8

With the clocks springing forward, the Boston Fire Department wants to remind you to Check your...

Frederick Mansfield Campaign pamphlet, 1929, Box 1, Folder 5, Political ephemera 9800.006, Boston City Archives

Mar 4

Notes from the Archives: Winning the women's vote

On August 18, 1920, 36 states ratified the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Women’s...

46 Wyvern Street

Mar 3

Demolition Delay Application: 46 Wyvern Street, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 46 Wyvern Street in Roslindale.

Mar 3

Mayor Walsh names Kathryn R. Burton as Chief of Staff

Burton previously served as Chief of Staff for then-Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman.

Mar 2

March is National Nutrition Month

We're re-introducing the wellness portal and sharing nutrition resources.

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Mar 2

City of Boston shares preparations for tomorrow's Presidential Primary

Polling locations in the City will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

449 Cambridge Street

Mar 2

Demolition Delay Application: 449 Cambridge Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the commercial structure and garage at 449 Cambridge Street in...

Mayor Walsh welcomed residents to City Hall for International Womans Day in 2019.

Mar 1

It’s Women’s History Month!

Women’s History Month is an opportunity for Bostonians to engage with stories of women who...

Feb 29

Moakley Park Winter Warmer continues engagement with community

Boston's Parks and Recreation, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, Boston Harbor Now, and South Boston...

BCYF Curley March 2020 Meeting Postponed

Feb 28

POSTPONED: Join us at the next BCYF Curley Renovation meeting on March 18

This meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Please join Boston...

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Feb 28

City of Boston pilot helps municipal employees build rainy day funds

The pilot program comes at a time when tens of millions of American households struggle to cover...