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May 10

Demolition Delay Application: 132 West 9th Street, South Boston

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 132 West 9th Street in South Boston.

May 10

Demolition Delay Application: 1 Elmwood St (291 Roxbury St), Roxbury

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the commercial and residential buildings at 1 Elmwood Street / 291 Roxbury Street in Roxbury.

May 10

Demolition Delay Application: 103-105 Hooker Street, Allston

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 103-105 Hooker Street in Allston.

May 10

Early College Program Expanded in Boston

To ensure that all Boston Public Schools (BPS) students have access to early college opportunities, the City is increasing school participation and seeking a competitive state grant.

May 10

Boston for Beginners: Early Impressions from a new Bostonian

Since joining the staff of the Boston Landmarks Commission in January 2022, I’ve had the chance to consider the various roles of historic preservation. One of those roles, in my opinion anyways, is to...

May 10

BCYF Nazzaro Community Center to Reopen May 16

The lead remediation project has finished and staff are cleaning and preparing to reopen.

May 10

Stories from Mount Hope: Zinc Monuments

One of the more unusual things you can find in Mount Hope Cemetery are the zinc markers — known to those who love them as "zinkies".

May 9

Commission Update: Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District Commission

The Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District Commission was created in 1985 to preserve the historic character of this neighborhood. Development in the area began in 1872 with the...

May 9

Access Increased to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Solarize Eastie will reduce costs for solar panel installation and the Community First Partnership will expand energy efficiency opportunities for environmental justice communities.

May 5

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Celebrating Arbor Day Weekend with Boston's Urban Wilds Program

The Urban Wilds program engaged residents in planting and watering new trees over Arbor Day weekend.

May 5

Student Debt Landscape Impacts Home Ownership in Boston

Learn about findings from the 2021 Living and Learning Debt Survey.

May 4

Artist Erica Imosi looking on at her Blue, wave designed PaintBox

Call to Artists for 2022 PaintBox Program Announced

Local artists are invited to apply to paint City-owned utility boxes with their original designs.

May 4

2021 Public Space Invitational: Community Compost

Since 2014, we have sought ideas on how to make Boston’s public spaces more delightful and beautiful through the Public Space Invitational, our annual civic design competition. In 2021, we focused on...

May 3

Women's Advancement Statement on Recent Roe v. Wade News

Read a statement from Alexandra Valdez, the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement, on the recent news related to the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade.

May 3

Demolition Delay Application: 36 Shepard Street, Brighton

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 36 Shepard Street in Brighton.

May 3

Demolition Delay Application: 39-45, 51 Dudley Street, Roxbury

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the commercial building at 39-45 and 51 Dudley Street in Roxbury.

May 2

Mental health resources and citywide efforts

Mental Health Mini-Grants Awarded to Six Immigrant-Serving Organizations

$39,000 goes to nonprofits to support mental health programming for immigrant communities.

May 2

Supplier Portal Upgrade Completed

Update: We have completed maintenance on The City of Boston's Supplier Portal. Please see below for tips on how to access the Supplier Portal.

Apr 29

From City Councilor to State Senator

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Edwards said her goodbyes to her colleagues and the residents of Charlestown, North End, and East Boston. Councilor Edwards will continue her work on...

Apr 29

Boston Celebrates 200 Years

Boston, an area long inhabited by the Massachusett Tribe, was conceived and established in 1630 by the arriving English colonists as a Town.

Apr 29

City Council Urges Boston to Recognize Eid al-Fitr as Municipal Holiday

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution, offered by Councilor Anderson Fernandes, to commence making Eid al-Fitr a holiday recognized by the City of Boston.

Apr 29

City Council Calls on MBTA to Advance Low-Income Fare Program

MBTA bus fares have increased by more that 200 percent since 1991, more than double the rate of inflation.

Apr 29

City Council Supports Greater Boston Starbucks Workers United

Starbucks workers in over 200 of 9,000 company-operated stores nationally, including here in Boston, have filed to unionize, demonstrating their desire to be represented by unions such as Starbucks...

Apr 29

May is Mental Health Month

This month, we look at self care, awareness around mental health, and its impacts.

Apr 29

$1.88 Million in Investments Proposed for Office of Returning Citizens

Mayor Wu's National Reentry Week announcement showcases the administration’s commitment to supporting all residents with access to opportunities despite background.

Apr 26

Images: Graphic highlighting new cohort of Artists-in-Residence with six artist's headshots and alternating blue and red backgrounds. Text: Boston AIR, A civic partnership between socially-engaged artists and City departments, 2022 Artists-in-Residence, Ashton Lites, Lily Xie, Ellice Patterson, Jaronzie Harris, Melissa Teng, Heloiza Barbosa

New Cohort of Boston Artists-in-Residence and Funding for Continued Projects Announced

Boston Artists-in-Residence is a civic partnership between socially-engaged artists and City departments.

Apr 26

$106 Million in Investments Proposed for Homeownership Programs for Boston Residents

Mayor Wu's proposed investments in homeownership are part of an unprecedented commitment of $380 million to address housing affordability and stability.