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Nomination papers open for Retirement Board election

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The Board will hold an election for the third and fourth members of the Boston Retirement Board.

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Another $5 million dedicated to Rental Relief Fund; second round of applications open soon

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A total of $8 million will help prevent displacement of residents who have lost income due to the...

Mayor’s Garden Contest submissions open, deadline is July 10

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the 24th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this...

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Demolition Delay application: 1127 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury

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The application is to demolish the structure at 1127 Harrison Avenue in Roxbury.

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Statement from Mayor Walsh on protests in Boston

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Mayor Walsh released this statement about protests on Sunday, May 31, in the City of Boston.

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Boston

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The state has updated guidance on the Reopening Massachusetts website. We also continue to update...

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June is LGBTQ pride month

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This month, we look at celebrating pride month, and highlighting resources for the LGBTQ community.

Let’s build a fairy house!

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Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of...

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

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Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the...

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More than $780,000 in Boston Resiliency Fund grants going to 20 organizations

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Since the first round of fund distribution, the Fund has raised over $30.8 million from 6,000 donors...

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New 'Healthy Streets' program part of Boston's COVID-19 reopening process

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The City of Boston will reimagine streets in Boston to better support local businesses and...

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Return to workplace framework for commercial spaces in Boston

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The framework below represents the City of Boston’s operational recommendations for businesses...

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More than $1,750,000 in new funding to support Boston's immigrant communities impacted by COVID-19

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In total, $2.4 million has been raised to support the Boston Immigrant COVID-19 Collaborative.

Parks BINGO Is here!

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Are you up for a challenge? Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical...

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An update from the Boston AIR leadership team: Karin Goodfellow And Sharon Amuguni

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Here's what we're thinking about during COVID-19.

Franklin park master plan: survey results

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Thank you to those who participated in and spread the word about our community survey!

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Boston Parks graduates class of eight new rangers

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The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at Franklin...

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A message from Commissioner McCosh: Work continues through reopening

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

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Boston Parks scores ninth place in Trust for Public Land rankings

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Boston has landed near the top of the 2020 ParkScore list compiled by The Trust for Public Land...

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$6 million in new grant funding to support safe reopening of small businesses

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In total, the City of Boston has provided over $13.5 million in City, federal, and private funding...

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Demolition Delay application: 63 Westover Street (garage), West Roxbury

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The application is to demolish the garage at 63 Westover Street in West Roxbury.

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Boston Fire holding fire safety plan contest for Boston students

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Win a chance for a personal thank you from Boston Firefighters who will visit your house with a fire...

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City to distribute 10,000 community care kits across Boston

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Neighborhood Services this weekend will distribute the first half of the 20,000 care kits assembled...

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Notes from the Archives: Memorial Day in Boston

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On May 30, 1868, Americans observed the country’s first Memorial Day.

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City Council celebrates Boston EMS workers

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Boston EMS and Paramedics field on average 110,000 911 calls for help each year and transport nearly...

City Council calls for COVID-19 helpline

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This week, the Council adopted a resolution that calls for the creation of a helpline during the...

Remembering and honoring those who served our country

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution commemorating Memorial Day and...

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City of Boston reaches COVID-19 meal distribution milestones

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More than one million meals have been served at youth sites, and more than 60,000 meals have been...

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More than $875,000 in Boston Resiliency Fund grants awarded to 19 organizations

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Since the first round of fund distribution, the Fund has raised over $30.8 million from 6,000 donors...

Virtual graduation celebration for Boston Public School students set for June 13

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The City of Boston will honor graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation...