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Parking System Upgrade
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Boston is upgrading its parking enforcement and permitting systems. During the transition period from June 27 to June 30, brief service interruptions may occur as we migrate to the new platform. No late fees will be assessed during this outage.
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Thursday, June 26

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

Featured resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
Apply for a City Job
Building Permits and Licenses
City Property Information Search
Get a Resident Parking Permit
Mattress Recycling
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay a Parking Ticket
Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
Special Item / Bulk Item Trash Pickups
View Projects Across the City of Boston
Report an Issue with 311
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Latest news

Latest news

HOME-ARP Plan - Minor Amendment #3

Housing

A sunny day picture of the Boston skyline

Contracts Awarded For Equity Study; Citywide Survey Launched To Amplify Black

Black Male Advancement

A call to artists and designers to capture the spirit of Boston’s largest park

'Icons of Franklin Park' Poster Competition Launched

Parks and Recreation

The new VietAid development will create 36 new affordable apartments for older Boston residents in Dorchester

Groundbreaking of Hamilton at Mount Everett Celebrated

Housing
More City news

Featured videos

We Are Black Boston

Honoring the legacy, contributions, and presence of Black Bostonians.

City of Boston YouTube Channel

Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.

Boston City TV YouTube Channel

Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.

BOS:311 service requests

BOS:311
All BOS:311 requests Improper storage of trash barrels Request a bulk item pickup Request sidewalk repair Tree maintenance Report a pothole Report a parking violation Report a missing or damaged street sign Report a streetlight outage

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Entertainment Application Hearings
On Jun 26

Jun 26
City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0969
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Small Business Forum
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Textiles Untangled - Brighton
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Homebuyer Readiness Workshop
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Parks Fitness: Virtual Zumba Class with Saran
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Parks Fitness: Zumba Class With Ama
On Jun 26

Jun 26
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Michelle Wu

Meet the Mayor

Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community. 

Learn about Mayor Wu

Boston City Council

City Council
Contact: City Council
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