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654 East Broadway

Jan 8

Demolition Delay Application: 654 East Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 654 East Broadway in South Boston.

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Jan 7

Mayor Walsh lays out bold vision, transformative investments in State of the City address

Mayor Walsh tonight delivered his fifth annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall, sharing...

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Jan 7

First City-funded voucher program created for rental housing

The City of Boston will issue its own vouchers for rental assistance for the first time in City...

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Jan 7

Unprecedented investment to be made in affordable housing in Boston

In his State of the City address, Mayor Walsh pledged to dedicate $500 million over the next five...

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Jan 7

East Boston Transportation Action Committee created

Mayor Walsh announced the creation of the committee during his State of the City address.

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Jan 7

City to make single largest investment in direct funding to support Boston Public Schools students

The investment will reach $100 million over three years.

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Jan 7

Mayor highlights residents’ stories as he shares vision for Boston

During his State of the City speech, Mayor Martin J. Walsh tonight welcomed four Bostonians to the...

Union Street, Dorchester, 1888

Jan 7

Notes from the Archives: 150 years ago, Dorchester Joins Boston!

In January 1870, Boston annexed the Town of Dorchester. In honor of the 150th anniversary of...

Mayor Walsh with Alexandra Oliver-Dávila and Lorna Rivera.

Jan 6

Two reappointments announced for Boston School Committee

Mayor Walsh announced the reappointments of Alexandra Oliver-Dávila and Lorna Rivera to the...

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Jan 6

State of the City 2020

Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, January 7.

98 Prescott Street

Jan 3

Demolition Delay application: 98 Prescott Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 98 Prescott Street in East Boston.

560-574 Commonwealth Avenue

Jan 3

Demolition Delay Application: 560-574 Commonwealth Avenue, Fenway-Kenmore

The application is to demolish the structure at 560-574 Commonwealth Avenue in Fenway-Kenmore.

2019 summer fellows

Jan 3

Come join the Digital Team as a 2020 summer fellow

We’re now accepting applications for summer fellowships on the Digital Team and in the Innovation...

Jan 3

Demolition Delay Application: 249 Corey Road, Brighton

The application is to demolish the structure at 249 Corey Road in Brighton.

Dec 31

Starting strong in 2020

This month, we look at some ideas on how to start strong in the new year.

Older and Bolder, an elder voice project from Boston AIR

Dec 31

Application open for fourth round of Boston AIR, City's artist residency program

Since the creation of the Boston AIR program in 2017, the City has had a total of 20 artists-in...

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Dec 30

City of Boston traffic advisory for First Night Boston 2020

First Night festivities taking place in the City of Boston on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, will...

Dec 28

Applications open for fourth round of Boston AIR, City's artist residency program

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture announced that applications are now...

11 Robeson Street

Dec 27

Demolition Delay application: 11 Robeson Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the garage at 11 Robeson Street in Jamaica Plain.

12 Rock Hill Road

Dec 27

Demolition Delay application: 0, 12 , 29, 31 Rock Hill Road, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish 3 garages at 12 Rock Hill Road in Jamaica Plain.

1905 Centre Street

Dec 26

Demolition Delay Application: 1905 Centre Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 1905 Centre Street in West Roxbury.

1911 Centre Street

Dec 26

Demolition Delay Application: 1911 Centre Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 1911 Centre Street in West Roxbury.

231 Maverick Street

Dec 24

Demolition Delay Application: 231 Maverick Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 231 Maverick Street in East Boston.

233 Maverick Street

Dec 24

Demolition Delay Application: 233 Maverick Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 233 Maverick Street in East Boston.

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Dec 23

Mayor Walsh Signs Local Wetland Ordinance

Ordinance builds on the Walsh Administration's work to protect Boston against the impacts of climate...

38 Lexington Street

Dec 23

Demolition Delay Application: 38 Lexington Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the residential structure at 38 Lexington Street in East Boston.

Photo of BCYF Vine Street ribbon cutting

Dec 23

Artists selected to carry out three permanent public art projects in Roxbury

These three projects are funded through the City of Boston's Percent for Art program, which...

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Dec 21

Mayor Walsh Announces New Action Plan on Evictions in Boston

Eviction executions decline 10.1 percent over 3 year period; new goals set to further reduce...

Example of suffrage poster

Dec 20

Call for art! Tell us what the 19th Amendment means to you today

We're seeking original posters inspired by the Women's Suffrage and Equal Rights movements for our...

BCYF L Street Brownies Swim

Dec 20

It's time for the 'L Street Brownies' annual New Year’s Day Swim!

All are welcome to start off 2020 with a refreshing swim!