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Mayor Janey Garden Contest Awards Ceremony

Aug 31

Winners of Mayor’s Garden Contest announced

The Mayor’s Garden Contest recognizes gardeners who have landscaped, planted flowers, trees, shrubs...

Aug 30

Mayor Janey, Boston EMS celebrate new EMT graduates

This graduating class will be assigned to 911 ambulances.

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Aug 30

Preparations ahead of 2021 Municipal Elections announced

Early voting and ballot drop boxes will both be available to voters in Boston.

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Aug 27

Notes from the Archives: #onthisday in 1918, the Spanish Flu arrived in Boston

On this day, in 1918, two sailors housed at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier reported to the sickbay with...

Aug 27

Mail-in voting information for the City of Boston

If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in the 2021 Municipal Elections.

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Aug 26

Mayor calls for withdrawal of Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan

City to tackle urgent environmental and equity concerns with new approach to waterfront development.

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Aug 26

Boston’s Public Records team expanded

This move will increase the number of staff members dedicated solely to public records transparency.

Aug 25

Grand opening of O'Connor Way Senior Housing Development celebrated in South Boston

New senior housing development provides 46 affordable housing units for seniors on donated Boston...

Aug 25

Demolition Delay application: 8 Lilly Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the house at 8 Lilly Street in South Boston.

Aug 25

Second round of Community Clean Air Grant applications open

The City encourages proposals from residents, nonprofits, and businesses to reduce air pollution and...

Aug 24

Deep roots: Celebrating cultural traditions in Boston

Culture is woven throughout the fabric of Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. Across the City, family...

Aug 23

Demolition Delay application: 515-519 East 2nd Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the two structures at 515-519 East 2nd Street in South Boston.

Aug 23

Demolition Delay application: 29 Tilesboro Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 29 Tilesboro Street in Dorchester.

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Aug 23

What you need to know about the mask requirements

The City of Boston response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is focused on following the science and...

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Aug 23

New locations announced for bike share stations in Boston

For the first time, Bluebikes will be made available in Hyde Park.

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Aug 20

Boston residents urged to take precautions ahead of Tropical Storm Henri

The storm is expected to impact the Boston area Sunday, August 22, through Monday, August 23, 2021.

Mayor Kim Janey joined residents, local leaders, and members of the Boston Landmark Commission for the official sign off of "Historical Landmark" status for the Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury.

Aug 20

Designation of Shirley-Eustis Place as Boston landmark celebrated

The Boston Landmarks Commission will commemorate the hidden history of Shirley-Eustis Place in...

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Aug 20

New mask mandate frequently asked questions

We have answers to some of the common questions around the City of Boston's new mask mandate.

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Aug 20

Mayor Janey announces indoor mask mandate for City of Boston

The City will address the COVID-19 Delta variant through a five-point plan.

Aug 19

$750,000 allocated for new mural projects in second phase of 2021 Transformative Public Art program

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture awards grants to artists and organizations to create short...

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Aug 19

Post-pandemic return to work trends report

Transforming Trends into Lasting Positive Change, new COB/ABC report offers roadmap for navigating...

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Aug 19

Jack Duggan appointed deputy director of Neighborhood Services; George Huynh transitions to liaison…

Together, they will work to encourage, facilitate, and maximize citizen input and participation.

Aug 18

Emergency Broadband Benefit: How to access federal funds for digital needs

The Emergency Broadband Benefit offers eligible households up to $75 a month for broadband service...

Aug 18

Introducing the Office of Arts and Culture’s new Director of Grants and Programs, Ty-Juana L. Flores

Ty-Juana came to the City of Boston from Berklee College of Music, where she worked for 10 years.

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Aug 18

$30 million in grant funding available for affordable housing

The new funding will support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Boston’s...

Aug 18

Demolition Delay application: 1 Au Bon Pain Way, South Boston

The application is to demolish the industrial building and shed at 1 Au Bon Pain Way in South Boston...

Aug 17

New affordable homeownership opportunities celebrated in Chinatown

Two row houses have been purchased, renovated, and are deeded for long-term affordability.

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Aug 17

Renovation of 201 affordable units in Roxbury and Dorchester celebrated

The project preserves long-term affordability for units at 21 locations in Roxbury, Dorchester, and...

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Aug 16

Latest round of applications open for Community Preservation Act funding

$28 million available to distribute to projects that build affordable housing, preserve historic...

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Aug 16

City Archaeologist announces federal grant to showcase 17th century artifacts

Boston archaeologists will create a new exhibit and digital files of approximately 100,000 artifacts...

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