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Wednesday, October 30

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 availiable 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases

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Latest news

Latest news

BPS Headliners Are Among 19 Schools in Massachusetts, 202 Schools Nationwide To Achieve Status For 2023-24

Curley K-8 School, Mattahunt Elementary School Receive National Banner

Schools

Early voting will take place at sites throughout the city until Friday, November 1.

City of Boston Issues Reminders Ahead of Election Day in One Week

Elections

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that care and custody of the Franklin Park Bear Dens will return to the Boston Parks Department after years of management by Zoo New England.

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Transfer of Care and Custody of Franklin Park Bear

Mayor's Office

Boston launching compact with Cambridge to build local economic growth, opening SCALE grant program, and celebrating major gains in city contracting with diverse and local small businesses

Mayor Wu Announces Start of Supplier Diversity Week

Mayor's Office
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We Are Black Boston

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

City of Boston YouTube Channel

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Boston City TV YouTube Channel

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
On Oct 31

Oct 31
BERDO Emissions Planning Office Hours
On Oct 31

Oct 31
Age Strong Commission - Medicare Open Enrollment
On Oct 31

Oct 31
Roxbury/South End Liquor License Info Session
On Oct 31

Oct 31
Small Business Forum
On Oct 31

Oct 31
Spotlight On Innovation In Adult Basic Education
On Nov 1

Nov 1
East Boston Liaison Office Hours
On Nov 1

Nov 1
City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #1202
On Nov 1

Nov 1
Mayor's Senior Advisory Council Meeting
On Nov 1

Nov 1
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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
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